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Do scientists have superpowers?

Do scientists have superpowers?



It's just a normal day at Brains On headquarters, until Molly and co-host Aaliyah find Forever Ago host Joy Dolo in the midst of a full-blown stress attack. She has a lot on her agenda: it's her birt…


Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Is it possible to clone yourself?

Is it possible to clone yourself?



Imagine an exact copy of you, someone with the same hair, eyes and DNA. That’s a clone. Scientists have been able to make clones of some animals. In this episode, we’ll hear the story of Dolly the sh…


Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

How is concrete made? And why does it matter?

How is concrete made? And why does it matter?



Concrete is so much more than just a sidewalk. We use it to build playgrounds and skateparks and even musical instruments! But how does it go from a powder to a sludge to the strong building material…


Published on 3 years ago

How were people mummified?

How were people mummified?



Ancient Egyptians did lots of amazing things, from building pyramids to inventing a form of writing called hieroglyphics. They also mummified important people after they died. In this episode, we’ll …


Published on 3 years ago

Do insects see the world in slow motion? Looking through animal eyes

Do insects see the world in slow motion? Looking through animal eyes



Do insects see the world in slow motion? Do animals see the same rainbow we do? How do eagles see so far away?

Our listeners have a lot of questions about the way animals see the world, and this epis…


Published on 3 years ago

Space: The ultimate intergalactic game show

Space: The ultimate intergalactic game show



Do you like games? Do you like space? Then this is the episode for you! We’ve got five space-inspired games for you: Cosmic Couplets, Infini-Trivia, First Things First, Stars in Space or Pasta Shapes…


Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

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Terrestrials: The Mastermind



Hi friends!

We wanted to share this episode from the fabulous new podcast: Terrestrials. If you like it, you’re in luck, because there are five more episodes waiting for your hungry ears.

Enjoy!


Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Flush! Where does our poo and pee go?

Flush! Where does our poo and pee go?



Every time you flush, your poo and pee start an epic journey. From the toilet, to the sewers, to a treatment plant, our waste travels quite a distance only to end up cleaner by the end. We'll hear fr…


Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Why are we so sweaty?

Why are we so sweaty?



When most bodies get hot, sweat starts pouring out. Why? In this episode, we'll hop in the Amazing Truck of Minimization (ATOM) to see how sweat glands work from the inside out, take a peek back in t…


Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

Introducing Smarty Pass: Your ticket to the Brains On! Universe

Introducing Smarty Pass: Your ticket to the Brains On! Universe



Become a Smarty Pass subscriber today to access bonus episodes and ad-free episodes of Brains On!, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago -- all right here in your favorite podcast player.


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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago





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