Brains On! Science podcast for kids

American Public Media

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Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.

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We're back December 17!

Brains On will be back with new episodes starting December 17! We’ve got a gaggle of mystery sounds, so many great questions to answer and surprises in store. We can’t wait for you to tune into our next season!

1m
Nov 26
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Mystery Animal Poetry Slam

Molly’s got a case of poetry fever, and she’s ready to rhyme! She’s testing out her newest stash of stanzas on her pals, Marc and Sanden. They’ll have to guess the animals featured in four of Molly’s poems. It’s a case of AND in the…MYSTERY ANIMAL POETRY SLAM CHALLENGE! 

1m
Nov 11
Smarty Pass Presents: Noun Noun

Usually, bonus episodes like this are exclusively for Smarty Pass subscribers but this month we’re sharing them with all our listeners. If you like this bonus episode and want to hear fun games every month, plus ad-free episodes, sign up for Smarty Pass. Did you know Brains On host Molly Bloom likes to collect things? Oh yeah, she has a collection of doorknobs, stickers, Dolly Parton-themed rugs, and even a collection of collective nouns! Her collection of collective nouns is so great she has a new game just to show them off. Join producers Sanden Totten and Ruby Guthrie as they play Noun Noun! To get more bonus episodes like this every month, sign up for Smarty Pass at SmartyPass.org.

8m
Oct 21
The real vampires of the animal world

According to legend, vampires are creatures with pale skin and sharp teeth who drink blood. These creepy ghouls are not real, but in this episode, we'll meet some vampire animals that do exist! Join Molly and co-host Quinn as they learn about all kinds of bloodsuckers, from mosquitos to birds to fish! They'll hear about vampire bats from Dr. May Dixon. Then Molly will share her top eight reasons to love vampire squids! Mr. Bonejangles will also give us a sneak peek of his new musical, Squiddler on the Roof, plus a spooky new mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! TODAY’S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: __ __

26m
Oct 15
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Game Show Molly

Molly has her sparkly special suit on which means it’s time for GAME SHOW MOLLY! Game show Molly is just like regular Molly but with an awesome new game! Grab your smarty pass to hear Molly’s new rhyming game.

1m
Oct 15
Achoo! How fast does a sneeze travel?

Every sneeze is like a snowflake. Unique, beautiful, wet! Sneezes help our noses get rid of stuff that’s not supposed to be there, like dust, dirt, or pollen. But how fast do sneezes travel? And how exactly does our body make them? Join Molly and co-host Anna as they explore the science behind sneezes, snot, and boogers! They’ll take a tour inside Marc's nose and watch a daredevil booger attempt to break the sneeze speed record! Then they’ll learn all about nasal mucus from otolaryngologist a.k.a. self-described professional snot sucker, Dr. Andrew Redmann. Plus a honker of a mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! TODAY’S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: __ __

26m
Oct 08
Navigating the world with white canes

People who are blind or have low vision use different tools to navigate the world. One of the most common is called a white cane. White canes are long, thin, and lightweight with a handle on one end and a special tip on the other. Join Molly and co-host Jaden as they explore how white canes work. They’ll log into an interactive game called Cane Quest 3000 where they'll use white canes to move through a fantastical world and capture a bunch of tiny, yodeling aliens! Then they’ll link up with fan Phoenix to chat about what it’s like to use white canes on the day-to-day. All that, plus a puzzler of a mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! TODAY’S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined http://greenlight.com/inclined. http://greenlight.com/

29m
Oct 01
How do animals pick their leaders?

Here in the U.S., we’re gearing up for the 2024 election! We’re about to vote to pick a new president and choose other leaders too. Maybe you’ve seen yard signs for different candidates around your neighborhood or campaign commercials on TV. All this election fever got us wondering: how do differentanimals pick their leaders? Join Molly and cohost Emily as they get to know some of the  leaders in the animal kingdom, from tiny ants to orca whales. Plus, they’ll learn about a special group of monkeys that vote! And as always, a new mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! TODAY’S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined http://greenlight.com/inclined. http://greenlight.com/

30m
Sep 24
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Eye-Eye, Captain!

Ahoy, avast, and welcome aboard the good ship , captained by the host with the most in all of the Seven Seas, Molly Bloom! Molly’s brought producer pals Sanden and Jess on board to play a game of EYE-EYE, CAPTAIN! Sanden and Jess will have to guess the answers to some fiendish questions about EYES. Can they navigate their way to the answers, or will their trivia timbers be shivered? YAAARRR!

1m
Sep 20
How does the internet work?

The internet can feel like magic. You send a video of a squirrel eating an acorn to your friends and BOOM! A few seconds later, they can watch it! But how does the internet actually work? In today’s episode, Molly and co-host Kayson take a tour of the internet. They find out where information on the internet is stored and how that information moves around the world using long skinny cables on the ocean floor! They also call on Shark Manchez the computer hacker to explain the secret language computers speak. Plus, another tricky mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! TODAY’S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined http://greenlight.com/inclined. http://greenlight.com/

32m
Sep 17
Why do some of us have food allergies?

About 1 out of 13 kids has a food allergy. Some are allergic to peanuts, others can’t eat dairy or shellfish or – you name it! So, why do some of us have food allergies and others don’t? Join Molly and co-host Gemma as they learn all about food allergies. First, they’ll explore the immune system, the tiny army inside our bodies that fights off things that can make us sick. Turns out, these fighter cells sometimes think certain foods are a threat! Then they’ll chat with Dr. Adora Lin about why some people are allergic to certain foods and others aren’t — and visit a cafeteria to hear from kids with food allergies! Plus, a new mystery sound you won’t want to miss. SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined http://greenlight.com/inclined. http://greenlight.com/

32m
Sep 10
Why do some people need glasses?

Eyes are incredible. But sometimes they need a little help to see clearly. Enter: glasses! In this episode, we'll hear how eyes take in light and paint a picture of the world around us. We'll take a peek inside the eye to see why sometimes vision can be blurry and how glasses help. Then, we'll learn all about eye exams with a visit to the eye doctor! All that, plus a brand new mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined http://greenlight.com/inclined. http://greenlight.com/

29m
Sep 03
How do we name things in space? The quest to name a quasi-moon!

Have you ever wondered how things in space get their names? Us, too! In this week’s episode, Molly and co-host Cassie hear the story of a funky little moon with a very strange name. It all started when Radiolab https://radiolab.org/podcast/zoozve co-host Latif Nasser noticed something unusual on his son’s map of the solar system: a moon next to Venus called Zoozve. He’d never heard of Venus having a moon – and he’d  never heard of a moon named Zoozve. So, he called up his friend at NASA, and a wild space quest began! Plus, Latif will share how YOU can enter a contest to name one of Earth’s quasi-moons. And of course, a new mystery sound that we’re really  FEATURED EXPERTS: Radiolab https://radiolab.org/team/latif-nasser co-host and host and executive producer of  Latif Nasser. RESOURCES: Learn more about the  contest at radiolab.org/moon https://woobox.com/wc2qxd — and submit your own idea! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Greenlight - Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined

36m
Aug 20
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: SPORTSBALL Impression Sound

Smash Boom Best producers Rosie duPont and Aron Woldeslassie are a little early for the BIG game. Looking to kill some time they decide to play Impression Sound. Just like the great Brains On game Mystery Sound, Impression Sound has players guessing sounds. BUT unlike Mystery Sound, Aron and Rosie will be making the sounds with their mouths -- like an impression. Hence the very appropriate name for this game: Impression Sound!

1m
Aug 16
Phones: The fun, the annoying and the confusing

Ping! Another episode of Brains On just dropped! And it’s all about phones: how they help us, why they’re so hard to put down – and how to have a balanced relationship with them. In this episode, Molly and co-host Linden do a deep dive on phone use. They’ll chat with an expert about whether screens are bad for us and hear from some teenagers about how they really feel about their phones! Meanwhile, Marc takes his camels Humpty and Dumpty to a phone-free picnic, and Dwayne the Brain demonstrates the powerful connection between phones and dopamine. All that, plus a stumper of a mystery sound! We’ve been thinking about our phones a lot here at Brains On – so we started this new thing called ANALOG AUGUST, a month-long campaign to unplug our phones and get out in the world. If this episode inspires, we hope you and your family will join in the fun, and do your best to use your phones less! Parents can attend our virtual event https://www.brainson.org/page/analogaugust about kids and phones on Thursday, August 15th from 12pm PT / 2pm CT / 3pm ET and sign up for our newsletter https://www.brainson.org/page/analogaugust of ideas for phone-free adventures and tips on finding a healthy screen-life balance. Read more here. https://www.brainson.org/page/analogaugust FEATURED EXPERTS: Julia Storm https://www.reconnect-families.com/about is a digital wellness specialist, educator, and advocate. She helps families work through issues around tech. Jacqueline Nesi https://cdh.brown.edu/people/jacqueline-nesi-phd is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University and a Clinical Psychologist at Rhode Island Hospital. She specializes in issues affecting kids and teens. SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson

39m
Aug 13
Auroras: Nature's light show

Have you ever seen an aurora? These spectacular night-time displays can fill our skies with dancing lights and bursts of color. But why do they happen in the first place? Join Molly and co-host Mariam as they learn about what makes an aurora (hint: it starts with spicy sun burps) and chat with scientist Dr. Liz MacDonald about the best places to see them. Stick around for aurora trivia with Gameshow Molly and a dazzling new mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson

30m
Aug 06
Seahorses! Curly-tailed wonders of the sea

Seahorses can be as tiny as a grain of rice or more than a foot long. They also beat their small fins up to 70 times per second – about as fast as hummingbird wings. These cowboys of the sea are full of surprises! Join Molly and co-host Noemi as they swim through an episode full of seahorse facts. They’ll hear from seahorse expert Heather Koldewey about what it’s like to swim with these fabulous little fish. Then they’ll head down to the beach to chat with a seahorse dad who’s expecting! Plus, an all-new mystery sound. SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson

25m
Jul 30
Everybody sings! The how and the wow of your voice

Whether you hum in the shower or yodel on stage, you can make music with your voice! But what’s going on inside of your body when you do it? And are there ways to change how your voice sounds? Molly and co-host Kate will explore these questions and more in this episode all about singing. They’ll join Marc to watch a famous opera star do her thing and learn about what happens in our bodies when we sing. They’ll hear samples of everything from throat singing to rock and roll. Plus they'll chat with voice teacher and opera singer Mikalia Bradberry about all the ways we can learn to control our voice and sing in different styles – from Broadway belting to crooning like Taylor Swift. Plus, a noteworthy mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson

31m
Jul 23
Catnip, cat naps, and the history of house cats

Curious about cats? Us too! Join Molly and co-host Lynx as they sniff out the answers to some of your most pressing cat questions. They’ll head to a chaotic cat café to learn the history of house cats, they'll hear a song all about cat breeds, and chat with cat expert Mikel Delgado about catnip, cat naps, and why cats love to lick themselves! Plus a purr-plexing new mystery sound. SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson

31m
Jul 16
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Rhyme or Reason

Molly is working on a musical about trees that live in cities. But she can’t finish her rhymes! So she enlists Ruby and Anna to help. Molly gives them some of her unfinished lyrics and it’s up to them to help her turn a single sentence into a fact-filled musical couplet!

1m
Jul 05
How do trees help our cities?

Did you know that more than half the people in the world lives in cities? The hustle and bustle of a city can be awesome, but cities can also be hot and polluted. Luckily, there’s a solution we can all get behind – trees! Join Molly and co-host Nallini as they learn how these magnificent towering giants make our cities better places to live and help fight climate change. They’ll also visit an urban orchard that grows fruit in the middle of Philadelphia. All that plus a -mendous mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Poshpeanut.com/brainson http://poshpeanut.com/brainson - Receive 20% off your first order - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Inside Out 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEjhY15eCx0&ab_channel=Pixar - Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th - PRX's Jamming on the Job https://pbskids.org/jammingonthejob/ - Check out new episodes of PRX's Jamming on the Job https://pbskids.org/jammingonthejob/ wherever you get your podcasts. - Mrs. Wordsmith https://mrswordsmith.com/?utm_sorce=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}&tw_source=google&tw_adid=635889998780&tw_campaign=1902065980&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6auyBhDzARIsALIo6v-VgP24eCDib984I0LijCo7aFyzlkM6j9UXve-L5vySP1QSWhvCr-0aAkKwEALw_wcB - Visit mrswordsmith.com https://mrswordsmith.com/ and use code brainson15 to get 15% off your order.

27m
Jun 04
If our bodies are 98 degrees, why does it feel so hot outside?

98.6 degrees is hot. If it were that hot outside, you’d be sweaty and want to go jump in a nice cold pool. But the insides of our bodies are that hot all the time! And that’s because there’s  going on in there that creates heat. In this episode, Molly and co-host Saathvik find out how our bodies keep our insides at a nice steady temperature (and why that’s harder to do when it’s hot outside!). And we’ll talk with Dr. Joe Alcock about why humans and lots of other animals get fevers. Plus, a new mystery sound guaranteed to make you sweat! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Poshpeanut.com/brainson http://poshpeanut.com/brainson - Receive 20% off your first order - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Inside Out 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEjhY15eCx0&ab_channel=Pixar - Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th - PRX's Jamming on the Job https://pbskids.org/jammingonthejob/ - Check out new episodes of PRX's Jamming on the Job https://pbskids.org/jammingonthejob/ wherever you get your podcasts. - Mrs. Wordsmith https://mrswordsmith.com/?utm_sorce=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}&tw_source=google&tw_adid=635889998780&tw_campaign=1902065980&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6auyBhDzARIsALIo6v-VgP24eCDib984I0LijCo7aFyzlkM6j9UXve-L5vySP1QSWhvCr-0aAkKwEALw_wcB - Visit mrswordsmith.com https://mrswordsmith.com/ and use code brainson15 to get 15% off your order.

24m
May 28
It’s a mystery sound extravaganza!

Looking for some sneaky sound puzzles to solve? Tune in to our all-new mystery sound extravaganza! Join co-host Maggie as she listens to recordings of sounds from listeners – and tries to figure out what they are. You’ll hear Maggie and her brother Sam go head-to-head in a sibling mystery sound battle and listen to podcast producers Nichole Hill and Yowei Shaw struggle to solve some sonic stumpers. Get your listening ears ready for this one! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Poshpeanut.com/brainson http://poshpeanut.com/brainson - Receive 20% off your first order - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Inside Out 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEjhY15eCx0&ab_channel=Pixar - Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th.

29m
May 21
How do vacuums work?

Vacuums are full of surprises! Did you know that they blow air  to suck things up? Or that old-fashioned vacuums were so huge, they had to be hauled from house to house by horses?! Join Molly and co-host Baker as they learn all about these awesome appliances. They’ll dig into vacuum history, shrink to the size of air molecules and explore the inside of this curious contraption, and even check out a vacuum museum in Missouri. All that, plus a tricky new mystery sound that will blow you away! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Poshpeanut.com/brainson http://poshpeanut.com/brainson - Receive 20% off your first order - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Inside Out 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEjhY15eCx0&ab_channel=Pixar - Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters, June 14th.

29m
May 14
How do stringed instruments make sounds?

Have you ever wondered why a guitar sounds different from a violin? Or why a banjo is twangy and a cello is mellow? Then this episode is for you! Join Molly and co-host Ellie as they explore the ear-tickling world of string sounds! Together, they’ll learn about sound waves, and visit the Brains On instrument petting zoo, where they'll learn about all the amazing sounds that stringed instruments can make. Plus, a shiny new mystery sound! SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Poshpeanut.com/brainson http://poshpeanut.com/brainson - Receive 20% off your first order - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Paramount’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss2KvK-w6w8&ab_channel=ParamountPictures - From writer and director John Krasinski comes a new film about what happens to our Imaginary Friends (IFs) when we grow up. Out in theaters on May 17th!

27m
May 07
Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Radical Design

Looks like Marc has a beautiful new plant but doesn’t know where to put it. Direct sunlight or indirect sunlight? It’s too hard to figure out! But you know what’s not hard to figure out? Whether or not you should play Molly’s new game, Radical Design! Grab your Smarty Pass to see what producers Marc Sanchez and Rosie duPont think homes would look like on other planets!

1m
May 03
How to build a house on the Moon

Humans have visited the Moon but we’ve never lived there. Could we build a home on our lunar neighbor? Join Molly and co-host Ira as they find out why the Moon can be a dangerous place, and what it would take to live there. We’ll imagine a visit to a lunar hotel, hear about all the stuff humans have left up there and even hear a song sung by the Moon herself! FEATURED EXPERT: Phil Plait, astronomer, journalist and author of several books, including, , which uses science and imagination to paint a picture of what it would be like to vacation on the moon. SUBSCRIBE TO SMARTY PASS https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Poshpeanut.com/brainson http://poshpeanut.com/brainson - Receive 20% off your first order - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Paramount’s - From writer and director John Krasinski comes a new film about what happens to our Imaginary Friends (IFs) when we grow up. Out in theaters on May 17th!

29m
Apr 30
Are there insects in Antarctica?

Looking for an escape? Join Molly and co-host Julian as they explore Antarctica! They’ll learn about Antarctica’s massive ice sheets and active volcanoes — plus they’ll meet the largest land animal on the continent! (Hint: it’s black, shiny, and can perch on a pencil eraser!) Then they’ll chat with scientist Dr. Jennifer Mercer about what it’s like to live and work in one the coldest places on the planet and explore what Antarctica was like 90 million years ago. (Hint: It was a lot like a beach resort!) And stick around for a  mystery sound that’s so it’ll give you ! Subscribe to Smarty Pass https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Sitkaseafoodmarket.com http://sitkaseafoodmarket.com/ - Use promo code Molly35 to receive $35 off your first order. - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Poshpeanut.com/brainson http://Poshpeanut.com/brainson - Receive 20% off your first order

34m
Apr 23
How can you tell when food is expired?

Have you ever taken a big ol’ whiff of rotten milk? It probably smelled like dirty socks or stinky garbage. Blech! But why does food go bad, and how can we be sure that something is fresh and safe to eat? Join Molly and co-host Rachel as they explore the world of food expiration dates — those little numbers and dates on food packages that help us figure out how old food is! Together, they’ll find out why food goes bad, listen to a rotten egg sing about the power of the sniff test, and learn about the history of expiration dates from  host Joy Dolo! All that plus a treat for your ears — an all-new mystery sound! Subscribe to Smarty Pass https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Sitkaseafoodmarket.com http://sitkaseafoodmarket.com/ - Use promo code Molly35 to receive $35 off your first order. - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson - Poshpeanut.com/brainson http://Poshpeanut.com/brainson - Receive 20% off your first order

26m
Apr 16
How does ibuprofen help stop pain?

Ouch! If you’ve ever stubbed your toe, gotten a paper cut or fallen off your bike, you know that getting hurt is no fun. Sometimes we can take medicine to help feel better, like ibuprofen. But how does that medicine know where to go in our bodies to stop the pain? In this episode, Molly and kid co-host Skylar explore where pain comes from and chat with expert Dr. Amanda C de C Williams about why it’s useful. Then they’ll eavesdrop on an ibuprofen pill on its first day of work to find out how it does its job. And of course, an all new mystery sound! Subscribe to Smarty Pass https://www.smartypass.org/ for ad-free feeds, bonus episodes, and ticket discounts! Today’s episode is sponsored by: - Sitkaseafoodmarket.com http://sitkaseafoodmarket.com/ - Use promo code Molly35 to receive $35 off your first order. - Indeed.com/brainson https://www.indeed.com/hire/audio-promotion-highimpact - Receive a $75 sponsored job credit with code brainson

24m
Apr 09