Podcast Episodes

Why do we like sugar so much?

Marshmallows, lollipops, gummi bears -- we want them all! But we’ve all heard that eating a lot of sugar isn’t that healthy for us. So what’s the deal? Why do we like sugar so much in the first place…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Do we live in a multiverse?

Get ready to learn the science behind the multiverse! That’s the idea that our universe isn’t the only universe out there. What if there were other, different universes existing alongside our own? On…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Why are giraffe tongues blue? - A Moment of Um extra

Wow, wow, wow! Our new Moment of Um podcast is finally here. Check out this sample episode, and subscribe to Moment of Um in your podcast player. There are already five episodes just waiting for you …

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Introducing Moment of Um!

We're super excited for you to hear our newest podcast: Moment of Um!

What’s that? You’ve already heard of Moment of Um featured on Brains On! You’re correct, congratulations! Moment of Um has been an…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

What happens if you drop a feather in space?

In space, will a feather stay still? Fall down? Float away? Turns out, the answer depends on where you are! But one thing affects your feather no matter what: gravity! So Galileo is joining us all th…

Published on 4 years ago

The innies and outies of belly buttons

Today’s episode is all about your belly button aka navel aka umbilicus. And not just your belly button -- every single person you can think of has one. This means our listeners have LOTS of questions…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

A guide to getting your COVID shot

Kids over 5 can now get a COVID vaccine in the U.S. We know a lot of you have been waiting for this day and lots of you have sent us questions about the vaccine since the pandemic started: like what'…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Shark teeth: The sharp bits of a squishy animal

In this episode, we’re asking sharks to say “aaaah”, and taking a close look at their chompers. We’ll see how shark teeth grow, and what those teeth can teach us about sharks of the past. We’ll also …

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Spooky superstitions! Why we think 13 is bad luck

Just in time for spooky season, it’s an episode all about superstitions! Do you avoid the number 13? Or maybe it’s your lucky number, like Taylor Swift? In this episode we’ll look at why we have such…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Crystals: More than just shiny rocks

This episode shines a light on crystals, and they’re sparkling right back at us! We’ll zoom way in on a diamond to understand the structure that makes crystals special, and hear about some unexpected…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago