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Moment of Um
Moment of Um answers those questions that pop up out of nowhere. You know, the ones that make you squint a little and go ummmmmmm.
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Episode One: How do ping-pong balls bounce so high?
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Created by: American Public Media
Started: January 13th, 2025
Status: Active, 59 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
A big update about Moment of Um and the Brains On Universe
00:02:56 | June 11th, 2025
We’re moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. But, our new home is going to be bigger and better and the absolute BEST. We can’t wait until it’s ready for you to visit.
How do braces work?
00:06:19 | June 6th, 2025
They come in cool colors, catch popcorn kernels and sometimes even have spacers – it’s braces! Ever wondered how braces magically straighten teeth? We asked Dr. ArNelle Wright – a real life dentist! – to help us break down the science of these tiny metal wonders.
How do stoplights know when to change?
00:05:24 | June 4th, 2025
Waiting for a stoplight to turn green can be really annoying, especially when you’re running late. It would be awesome if you had a magic wand you could wave to get the light to change. But alas, such things don’t exist. But how do stoplights know when to switch colors? We asked Jerry Kotzenmacher with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to help us find the answer.
How did people figure out how to make yogurt?
00:06:57 | June 2nd, 2025
There are all different kinds of yogurt: Greek, vanilla bean, blueberry, even sheep’s milk yogurt! But how did people first figure out how to make this yummy food? We asked journalist Allison Conroe to help us find the answer.
Why am I allergic to raw egg but not cooked egg?
00:06:27 | May 23rd, 2025
Some people have allergic reactions to foods like peanuts, sesame, and raw eggs. But when people with egg allergies eat cooked eggs, there’s no reaction. What’s up with that? We asked pediatrician Liz Placzek to help us find the answer.
Why do we have weird dreams when we’re sick?
00:05:56 | May 21st, 2025
When you’re sick, it’s important to get plenty of rest to help your body heal. But it can be hard to sleep when your brain keeps showing you bizarre fever dreams (Like being chased by a giant fireball! Or swimming in nacho cheese!) Why do we have strange dreams when we’re sick, anyway? We asked dream researcher Michael Schredl to help us find the answer.
Where do poop and pee go on airplanes?
00:05:03 | May 19th, 2025
Dogs come in so many different sizes, from the tiniest teacup terrier to the giant Great Dane. How did we get such a delightful assortment of these furry best buddies? We asked Brains On producer and archaeologist Anna Goldfield to help us find the answer.
Could you make a candle out of earwax?
00:06:45 | May 16th, 2025
Dogs come in so many different sizes, from the tiniest teacup terrier to the giant Great Dane. How did we get such a delightful assortment of these furry best buddies? We asked Brains On producer and archaeologist Anna Goldfield to help us find the answer.
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Created by: American Public Media
Started:
January 13th, 2025
Status: Active, 59 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
