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Let's Go Bananas
Season 17 Episode 188
HARVEY, our omnipresent virtual voice assistant, gets a software update that makes him go bananas for bananas. And if we talk about anything except b…
4 hours ago
What is a generation and why do we have them?
Season 17 Episode 364
We’re all part of a generation, that’s a large group of people born around the same time as us. These generations have names too, like Gen X, Baby Bo…
1 week ago
Why doesn’t stomach acid burn right through us?
Season 17 Episode 363
Our stomachs are full of a powerful acid, one that can burn your skin and even melt metal. So why doesn’t this stuff burn a hole through our bellies?…
2 weeks ago
Can a spider eat a wasp?
Season 16 Episode 362
Today we’re stepping into the ring for a battle of the insect world. Molly and co-host Kiaan try to find out if a spider can eat a wasp. They speak w…
3 weeks ago
How do stickers stick?
Season 16 Episode 361
Stickers are everywhere. They label our groceries, cover our car bumpers, and decorate our notebooks. But how do they stick? We’ll zoom in on a stick…
4 weeks ago
Totally Slothsome: All about sloths
Episode 198
There’s more to sloths than slowness. They’re great at saving energy, hanging upside down, and swimming! In this episode, Sloth Appreciation Society …
1 month ago
Hoax Hunters: Can a lake turn animals to stone?
Season 17 Episode 360
Have you ever heard of Lake Natron? It’s located in Tanzania, Africa, and, if you believe the internet, it can instantly petrify anything that touche…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why do skunks stink?
Season 17 Episode 359
Skunks can stink, no doubt about it. But that stink is actually a superpower! Join Molly and co-host Diya as they find out how these critters use the…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Brains On presents - Rocket women: How a secret program paved the way for female astronauts
We're on a little winter break and we're gonna be back with a new Brains On episode next week. This week we have an episode of our Sister show forev…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Brains On presents: Smash Boom Best - Hot Wheels vs Monster Trucks
We're on a little winter break here, but we're gonna be back with a new episode of Brains On January 6th. Until then, we have an episode of our sist…
2 months ago