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Can a spider eat a wasp?

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// Today we’re stepping into the ring for a battle of the insect world. Molly and co-host Kiaan try to find out if a spider can eat a wasp. They speak with Dr. Paula Cushing. She has been researching spiders for over three decades. Plus, we flip the script and ask if a wasp can eat a spider. Then, Molly goes full game show mode and puts Kiaan in the contestant chair to play Spidey Sense. We also have a brand new Mystery Sound and a big mailbag reveal. //

© Brains On Universe Length 00:33:03 3 February 2026 Season 16 Episode 362 Age: 11plus , 6-10 Topics: Science , Educational , Thinking , Fact Country: USA Type: Episodic

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© Brains On Universe Length 00:33:03 3 February 2026 Season 16 Episode 362 Age: 11plus , 6-10 Topics: Science , Educational , Thinking , Fact Country: USA Type: Episodic

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Today we’re stepping into the ring for a battle of the insect world. Molly and co-host Kiaan try to find out if a spider can eat a wasp. They speak with Dr. Paula Cushing. She has been researching spiders for over three decades. Plus, we flip the script and ask if a wasp can eat a spider. Then, Molly goes full game show mode and puts Kiaan in the contestant chair to play Spidey Sense. We also have a brand new Mystery Sound and a big mailbag reveal.

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Feb 22 - The Neptune, Seattle, WA

March 7 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI

March 8 - Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul, MN

March 28 - Center Stage, Atlanta, GA

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