Wildfires in Los Angeles County have burned homes, businesses, and schools. Many people have had to evacuate and there’s smoke... more

Anna Goldfield is full of facts! She knows the capital of New Hampshire is Concord and that the Greek God... more

Paper is all around us. There’s toilet paper and pizza boxes, wrapping paper, and receipts. Most of the paper in... more

Bzzz. Shloop! Bang Bang. Wooooosh! It’s time for another Mystery Sound Extravaganza.Join Molly and co-host Violet as they figure out... more

Listeners send us LOTS of questions. Like hundreds a month! We read every single one — and we love all... more

Baleen whales sing. Toothed whales click. But how and why do they make these musical sounds?Join Molly and co-host Tyler... more

It’s almost midnight and Mr Bone Jangles has snuck into the studio to debut his new show -- Bones On!... more

Brains On will be back with new episodes starting December 17! We’ve got a gaggle of mystery sounds, so many... more

Molly’s got a case of poetry fever, and she’s ready to rhyme! She’s testing out her newest stash of stanzas... more

Usually, bonus episodes like this are exclusively for Smarty Pass subscribers but this month we’re sharing them with all our... more

According to legend, vampires are creatures with pale skin and sharp teeth who drink blood. These creepy ghouls are not... more

Molly has her sparkly special suit on which means it’s time for GAME SHOW MOLLY! Game show Molly is just... more

Every sneeze is like a snowflake. Unique, beautiful, wet! Sneezes help our noses get rid of stuff that’s not supposed... more

People who are blind or have low vision use different tools to navigate the world. One of the most common... more

Here in the U.S., we’re gearing up for the 2024 election! We’re about to vote to pick a new president... more

Ahoy, avast, and welcome aboard the good ship Iris, captained by the host with the most in all of the... more

The internet can feel like magic. You send a video of a squirrel eating an acorn to your friends and... more

About 1 out of 13 kids has a food allergy. Some are allergic to peanuts, others can’t eat dairy or... more

Eyes are incredible. But sometimes they need a little help to see clearly. Enter: glasses! In this episode, we'll hear... more

Have you ever wondered how things in space get their names? Us, too! In this week’s episode, Molly and co-host... more

Smash Boom Best producers Rosie duPont and Aron Woldeslassie are a little early for the BIG game. Looking to kill... more

Ping! Another episode of Brains On just dropped! And it’s all about phones: how they help us, why they’re so... more

Have you ever seen an aurora? These spectacular night-time displays can fill our skies with dancing lights and bursts of... more

Uh-oh, Molly’s new pets are missing! And to make matters worse, Molly won’t tell us what her missing animals are.... more

Seahorses can be as tiny as a grain of rice or more than a foot long. They also beat their... more

Whether you hum in the shower or yodel on stage, you can make music with your voice! But what’s going... more

Curious about cats? Us too! Join Molly and co-host Lynx as they sniff out the answers to some of your... more

Molly is working on a musical about trees that live in cities. But she can’t finish her rhymes! So she... more

Did you know that more than half the people in the world lives in cities? The hustle and bustle of... more

98.6 degrees is hot. If it were that hot outside, you’d be sweaty and want to go jump in a... more

Looking for some sneaky sound puzzles to solve? Tune in to our all-new mystery sound extravaganza! Join co-host Maggie as... more

Vacuums are full of surprises! Did you know that they blow air out to suck things up? Or that old-fashioned vacuums were... more

Have you ever wondered why a guitar sounds different from a violin? Or why a banjo is twangy and a... more

Looks like Marc has a beautiful new plant but doesn’t know where to put it. Direct sunlight or indirect sunlight?... more

Humans have visited the Moon but we’ve never lived there. Could we build a home on our lunar neighbor? Join... more

Looking for an escape? Join Molly and co-host Julian as they explore Antarctica! They’ll learn about Antarctica’s massive ice sheets... more

Have you ever taken a big ol’ whiff of rotten milk? It probably smelled like dirty socks or stinky garbage.... more

Ouch! If you’ve ever stubbed your toe, gotten a paper cut or fallen off your bike, you know that getting... more

Oh no! It looks like Brains On host Molly Bloom and producer Marc Sanchez are in some deep trouble, and... more

We love a good mystery, and UFOs are magnificently mysterious! But are they real? In this episode, Marc and Sanden... more

Hello friends! We're so excited to announce that Brains On is coming to the east coast! We’re doing three live... more

Laughter is like a language and humans are really good at understanding it. In this episode, Molly and co-host Milla... more

Satellites are like robots in the sky: they monitor the weather, make GPS possible, and take stunning pictures of outer... more

What’s that alluring flute music and what does it have to do with Molly Bloom’s biting new game? Well, there’s... more

Have you ever seen someone strike a match? The match rubs against a scratchy strip and a split second later... more

Sand! We use it to make all kinds of things, from spectacular sandcastles to roads and bridges. But where does... more

Hypnosis. You’ve seen it in movies, cartoons, and maybe even on stage! But is it real? And if so, what... more

Your teeth are like a squad of superheroes inside your mouth. They help you crunch on carrot sticks, nibble popcorn... more

Producers Rosie duPont and Aron Woldeslassie are at the Brains On petting zoo checking out some of the cutest baby... more

Listener Gideon sent in this brilliant question: “How did ferns survive the dinosaur extinction and are they the same ferns... more

Dig in with Molly and co-host Audrey as they learn about our extinct ancient relatives, the Neanderthals! With archaeologist and... more

Sparklemuffin, turdus maximus, and sarcastic fringehead. These are the names of some of Marc’s favorite animals! Will Molly be able... more

Grab your raincoat, and join Molly and co-host Lily as they float into the clouds to learn about lightning! They’ll... more

The Brains On crew is hard at work on our next batch of episodes, and we'll be back in your... more

Join Molly Bloom and co-host Ishalo as they learn about the ingredients we need to grow – and why sometimes... more

Join Molly and co-host Arjun on a reptilian romp, where they learn all about chameleons’ color-changing abilities, powerful eyes, and... more

Explore the dark with Molly and co-host Sasha! They’ll chat with psychologist Dr. Sandy Pimentel about why it’s totally normal... more

Pluto is tiny, icy, and used to be the ninth planet in the solar system. Used to be. So why... more

Millions of kids and adults across the world have ADHD, which stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD doesn’t affect everyone... more

Ah-CHOO! We know viruses make us sick, but what happens when a virus infects your computer? This episode, go digital... more

Prehistoric animals rock! How much do you know about these unusual beasts? Join Brains On! host Molly Bloom as she... more

People are really good at building homes out of everything from wood and concrete to mud and ice. But when... more

Apples are a delicious treat! These crispy crunchy sweet snacks are everywhere: in our school lunches, at the farmers market,... more

Everything in our world is powered by energy. We need it to drive our cars, bake cupcakes and even jump... more

Artificial intelligence has been all over the news lately — but how does it even work? In this episode, Molly and... more

All the different colors in our eyes, hair and skin are made by a super special substance called melanin! In... more

Your brain does so much stuff! It makes sure your heart is always pumping and your lungs are breathing... more

Boredom is something we all feel sometimes, when nothing seems fun or interesting. But have you ever wondered what’s actually... more

Jellyfish are some of the most unique creatures on the planet. They’ve been around longer than the dinosaurs. They don’t... more

Happy birthday to us! Brains On is celebrating its tenth birthday and we’re throwing a big party. Molly is putting... more

Hey, Smarty Pal, want more Brains On? Check out this sneak peek of Gungador Hosts a Dinner Party! Gungador is... more

Molly, Marc and Sanden are hitting the road to perform the show Your Brain is Magic in Portland on June... more

Chirp chirp, y’all! Ever wondered what birds mean when they’re singing their little birdy hearts out? This week, Molly and... more

Humans and every other living thing on Earth are perfectly suited to our wonderful planet. There’s life everywhere, from boiling-hot... more

Video games are fun, challenging and sometimes hard to put down. But are they good for you? Or do they... more

If you love big thoughts, this is the episode for you. We’ll ponder what would happen if a fly flew... more

Do you have a favorite food that your friend doesn't like at all? Do you look at what your parents... more

Reading is your one-way ticket to adventure! You can ride fire-breathing dragons, explore outer space, or even save the world... more

We’re super-jazzed to share this episode of Million Bazillion, a podcast for kids and families that helps you understand money.In... more

We use plastic for all kinds of things, from shampoo bottles to glitter. It’s useful but also a danger, because... more

Insects can live almost anywhere: backyards, mountaintops, scorching hot deserts, underwater, even on Antarctica! There are more than a million... more

Have you heard the expression “dogs are people’s best friend”? Where did it come from? And why are dogs and... more

Friendship rules! Friends help us work through problems, keep us company and bring joy to our lives. Making friends might... more

Humans need sleep to survive, but do plants doze off too? In this episode, we’ll look into how plants rest.... more

Our big, beautiful sky stretches all the way from the ground beneath our feet to about sixty miles above the... more

Lots of creatures are able to glow, like fish, mushrooms, fireflies and even some bacteria! This special ability is called... more

Xuan June’s hearing aids have kept her company for pretty much her entire life. They go with her to school,... more

It's just a normal day at Brains On headquarters, until Molly and co-host Aaliyah find Forever Ago host Joy Dolo... more

Imagine an exact copy of you, someone with the same hair, eyes and DNA. That’s a clone. Scientists have been... more

Concrete is so much more than just a sidewalk. We use it to build playgrounds and skateparks and even musical... more