Moment Of Um
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We’re back! Brains On Universe has a new headquarters
October 8, 2025 · 8 minWe’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that…
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A big update about Moment of Um and the Brains On Universe
June 11, 2025 · 4 minWe're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. But, our new home is going to be bigger and better and the absolute BEST. We can't wait…
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How do braces work?
June 6, 2025 · 7 minThey come in cool colors, catch popcorn kernels and sometimes even have spacers - it’s braces! Ever wondered how braces magically straighten teeth? We asked Dr. ArNelle Wright - a real life dentist! - to help us break down the science of…
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How did the solar system and all the planets get their names?
June 5, 2025 · 6 minThe Milky Way! Neptune! Uranus! Halley’s Comet! There are so many cool features in our solar system – but how did they get their names? We asked space scientist and communicator Maggie Aderin-Pocock to help us find the answer. Got a…
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How do stoplights know when to change?
June 4, 2025 · 6 minWaiting for a stoplight to turn green can be really annoying, especially when you’re running late. It would be awesome if you had a magic wand you could wave to get the light to change. But alas, such things don’t exist. But how do…
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Can you control your dreams?
June 3, 2025 · 6 minHave you ever had a scary or weird dream and wished you could switch your brain-television to another channel? Great news! You can learn to use “lucid dreaming,” a technique that helps you realize when you’re in a dream. Once you know…
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How did people figure out how to make yogurt?
June 2, 2025 · 8 minThere are all different kinds of yogurt: Greek, vanilla bean, blueberry, even sheep’s milk yogurt! But how did people first figure out how to make this yummy food? We asked journalist Allison Conroe to help us find the answer. Got a…
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Why did snakes lose their legs?
May 30, 2025 · 5 minHappy Snake Week! Every episode this week explores a different question about our slithery friends. Here’s a mind blower for you: did you know the ancestors of snakes used to have legs? Somewhere along the zigzag path of evolution, they…