Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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• The hows and whys of hair

  October 6, 2026 · 31 min

  The hair on our heads is on our minds. We have fun with follicles and learn about how they make hair. Our experts help us decipher what makes hair black or brown, blonde or red, and even why it turns gray. From eye lashes to ear and nose…

• Sneak peek: The history of pineapple on pizza

  October 5, 2026 · 8 min

  This is a sneak peak of a bonus episode available to Smarty Pass members. It’s a follow up to our Forever Ago episode on the history of pizza. In this one, we look at the man who made pineapple on pizza a thing. Plus, we tell the story of…

• Hoax Hunters: Why do crystals feel so special?

  September 29, 2026 · 28 min

  Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters. This time they’re looking at the myths surrounding crystals. For hundreds of years, people have believed that these rocks are special and have powers. But is there any proof? Join Marc, Sanden…

• Mystery Sound Extravaganza fall 2026

  September 22, 2026 · 39 min

  Oh boy, oh boy! Are you ready to do some guessing?!? We have doozies to detect. There are clues to calculate. And so, so many goodies to get into. We hope your ears are warmed up, because it’s time for the… Mystery Sound Extravaganza! Have…

• Why do we need pinky toes?

  September 15, 2026 · 31 min

  Pinky toes may seem small, but they’re kind of a big deal. Join Molly and co-host Luna Mae as they learn about why we have these tiny toes and what would happen if we didn’t have them. Plus, we talk about animals with two, three, or six…

• Why does music make us dance?

  September 8, 2026 · 36 min

  When you hear a good beat, it can be hard not to tap your toe or bob your head. Why is this? It turns out, we may be hardwired to start dancing when we hear certain rhythms. Join Molly and co-host Adriel as they explore how the brain turns…

• Black holes, wormholes and donut holes!

  September 1, 2026 · 40 min

  Black holes happen when you have a super huge, mega-giant amount of stuff --- crammed into a super-tiny, infinitely-small amount of space. AND THEY ARE SUPER COOL! In this episode, we learn all about what black holes are and how we found…

• How do we get Vitamin D from the sun?

  August 25, 2026 · 28 min

  There’s a bunch of vitamins and minerals our bodies need to do their body thing. Our bodies don’t make them, so we get them through food – except for vitamin D! We can get vitamin D from the UV rays from the sun, but the UV rays from the…