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Brains On is coming to a city near you!
The Brains On crew is hitting the road in 2026, and our first shows have just been announced. If you like fun, games, dancing, optical illusions and.…
2 months ago
How metal wires changed the world!
Season 16 Episode 358
In our final look at metal, we explore how metal wires changed the world. Once humans figured out how to send little blasts of electricity through me…
2 months, 1 week ago
How mastering metal saved lives
Season 16 Episode 357
Humans have been fascinated by metal for thousands of years. But it took us a long time to master making things with metal. In this episode we go bac…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How is metal made?
Season 15
Metal is amazing. It can be super strong like a steel beam. Or super flexible, like a copper wire. Humans have been obsessed with metals of all kinds…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How does music get recorded and stored?
Season 15 Episode 335
Most of us take listening to music or podcasts for granted. You can find them on your phone, in the car or just about anywhere you can imagine. But, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Do dogs know that they're dogs?
We treat dogs like they're part of the family. But do they know they are a different species, or do they think they're just short, four-legged people…
3 months ago
Mystery Sounds from the natural world
Season 15 Episode 334
Today’s episode is full of Mystery Sounds from around the world. Molly and co-host Rehema are joined by sonic explorer Thomas Rex Beverly, who travel…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why are octopuses so smart?
Season 15 Episode 333
Octopus, more like ROCK-topus! Because these creatures bring the excitement. They can shape shift to match their surroundings. They have three hearts…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do electric cars sound so unique?
Season 15 Episode 332
You may have noticed that electric cars sound different from gas powered cars. The engine doesn’t rumble; instead, it might sound like a hum or even …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Do fidget toys really help people focus?
Season 15 Episode 383
Fidget toys are everywhere. There are ones you can squeeze, or click, or spin. Others are puzzles or have cool textures to touch. Some classrooms eve…
4 months ago