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Created by: American Public Media

USA 11+6-10

Started: July 25th, 2013

Status: Active, 360 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Trends: How do they start?
00:31:54 | March 11th, 2025

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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Molly’s Inconceivable Preposterous Skateboard
00:01:39 | March 7th, 2025

Oh no! Molly’s been bequeathed her great-great grandfather’s skateboard, which unfortunately contains the spirit of dictionary editor Rutherford Williams Webster! Hoping to defeat the skateboard poltergeist, Anna and Marc must attempt to spell and define Webster’s most obscure words!

How does solar power work?
00:28:03 | March 4th, 2025

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What is asthma?
00:25:52 | February 25th, 2025

Asthma is a disease that can make it hard to breathe. And it’s common! One in twelve people in the United States have it, including host Molly Bloom. But what is asthma? And why do some people have it, but not others?

How does coral communicate?
00:35:01 | February 18th, 2025

Coral is one of the coolest creatures in the ocean. It comes in all shapes, sizes and colors, from bright yellow stars to big round brains. Sometimes, coral looks like rocks or even plants – but did you know it’s actually an animal?

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Smarty Pass Deli
00:01:48 | February 7th, 2025

Have you heard of Molly Bloom’s fantastic deli at Brains On HQ? It’s got the tastiest food in town! The only problem is that the delivery person, Rosie duPont, is having trouble figuring out who gets which order. Grab your smarty pass to hear how she manages some of the strangest orders in the animal kingdom!

Why does salt make food taste so good?
00:28:27 | February 4th, 2025

Salt is made up of tiny crystals! Under a microscope, some salt crystals look like pyramids, staircases, or even snowflakes. But why do these salty little crystals make food so tasty?

Why is Jupiter called Earth’s bodyguard?
00:26:13 | January 28th, 2025

Jupiter is the oldest planet in the solar system. It’s also the biggest. Some call it “Earth’s bodyguard” because it keeps asteroids and comets from hitting our planet. But is Jupiter really protecting Earth?




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Created by: American Public Media
Started: July 25th, 2013
Status: Active, 360 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

USA11+6-10
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