Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Hoax Hunters: What is the Bermuda Triangle

Have you heard of the Bermuda Triangle? It’s an area of the Atlantic Ocean that some people think can make ships and planes mysteriously disappear. In this episode, Marc and Sanden, aka the Hoax Hunters, investigate this weird and wild patch of water. Turns out the Triangle isn’t as unusual as it seems. Plus, Molly tries to stump the Hoax Hunters with a new mystery sound. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass [http://smartypass.org] to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! Want to see Brains On live?!? We are probably coming to a city near you. For a complete list of shows and links to tickets head to our events page [https://brainson.org/events]. More shows announced soon! March 28 - Center Stage, Atlanta, GA March 29 - Amaturo Theater, Fort Lauderdale, FL April 11 - Walker Theater, Chattanooga, TN April 12 - Carolina Theater, Durham, NC April 25 - Marines Memorial, San Francisco, CA (2nd show added!) April 26 - Newmark Theater, Portland, OR May 30 - Electric City, Buffalo, NY May 31 - Royal Theatre, Toronto, ON (2nd show added!) Click here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u8nzMuLYDTYgCOQ41p51nwVVvZ1Pa8Ck/view?usp=sharing] for an episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How do flowers get their smells?

Flowers are famous for their smells. Most are sweet, but a few are downright stinky. Either way, the science of how and why they make these scents is fascinating. Join Molly and co-host Isla as they learn about pollinators, flower smells and the mighty corpse flower! Plus a smell for your ears: the Mystery Sound! Guest: Dr Kelsey Byers, evolutionary chemical ecologist and group leader at the John Innes Center. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass [http://smartypass.org] to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! Want to see Brains On live?!? We are probably coming to a city near you. For a complete list of shows and links to tickets head to our events page [https://brainson.org/events]. More shows announced soon! March 7 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI March 8 - Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN March 28 - Center Stage, Atlanta, GA March 29 - Amaturo Theater, Fort Lauderdale, FL April 11 - Walker Theater, Chattanooga, TN April 12 - Carolina Theater, Durham, NC April 25 - Marines Memorial, San Francisco, CA April 26 - Newmark Theater, Portland, OR May 30 - Electric City, Buffalo, NY May 31 - Royal Theatre, Toronto, ON Click here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/12u-qZXNUeMYqsc6qHulQQFFKlDRm7SOP/view?usp=sharing] for an episode transcript See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's time for the....Mystery Sound Extravaganza!

What's better than a mystery sound? How about 11 mystery sounds! We have mystery sounds from listeners all over the world to share with you, plus two from scientists. And our co-host Juniper will try to stump Molly with a mystery sound of her own! Click here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AyG5LIE9Dn5xUZlFphruKCPgzY1KBgDI/view?usp=sharing] to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass [http://smartypass.org] to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Why do we have Daylight Saving Time?

Every spring we set our clocks one hour forward. Every fall we move them one hour back. It’s a strange ritual when you think about it, so why do we do it? Join Molly and co-host Ava as they explore the seasons and why days are shorter in the winter and longer in the summer. We’ll hear about the history of Day Light Saving and play a game. And it’s always time for a Mystery Sound! So set an alarm so you don’t forget to tune in to this episode! Want to support Brains On and all of the shows in the Brains On Universe? Sign up for Smarty Pass [https://brainson.supercast.com/]. You'll get ad-free episodes of all our shows, bonus content, virtual hangouts, discounts on merch and more! Want to see Brains On live?!? We are probably coming to a city near you. For a complete list of shows and links to tickets head to our events page [https://brainson.org/events]. More shows announced soon! March 7 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI March 8 - Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN March 28 - Center Stage, Atlanta, GA March 29 - Amaturo Theater, Fort Lauderdale, FL April 11 - Walker Theater, Chattanooga, TN April 12 - Carolina Theater, Durham, NC April 25 - Marines Memorial, San Francisco, CA April 26 - Newmark Theater, Portland, OR May 30 - Electric City, Buffalo, NY May 31 - Royal Theatre, Toronto, ON Click here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xQJQKNsLQqe12CuurVG3tNqDRarl7pOa/view?usp=sharing] for a transcript of this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

New Brains On tour dates added: St. Paul, Atlanta, Portland -- and more!

Exciting news! We’ve announced a bunch of new tour stops for this spring! Learn more about the show and get tickets here! [https://g3j1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=69a05492b194764555eec9ea&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbrainson.org%2Fevents%3Fss_source%3Dsscampaigns%26ss_campaign_id%3D699fc28721f8bb345f8ae071%26ss_email_id%3D69a05492b194764555eec9ea%26ss_campaign_name%3DNew%2BBrains%2BOn%2Btour%2Bdates%2Badded%2521%2B%26ss_campaign_sent_date%3D2026-02-26T14%253A11%253A42Z&w=68c1dc0b951fbe6ec4ab3770&c=b_699fc28721f8bb345f8ae071&l=en-US&s=FLCdg1t5o2sPdWa91zGiEBkM_7A%3D] Mar 7............MILWAUKEE Mar 8..................ST PAUL Mar 28..............ATLANTA Mar 29.....FT LAUDERDALE Apr 11......CHATTANOOGA Apr 12.................DURHAM Apr 25.....SAN FRANCISCO Apr 26.............PORTLAND May 30...............BUFFALO May 31..............TORONTO Jun 6.............ANN ARBOR Get tickets at brainson.org/events -- hope to see you there!! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.