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 21 - Just for Laughs Festival, Vancouver, BC

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

March 29 - Amaturo Theater, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Today we&rsquo;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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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&nbsp;<a href="https://brainson.org/events">head to our events page</a>. More shows announced soon!
Feb 21 - Just for Laughs Festival, Vancouver, BC
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
March 29 - Amaturo Theater, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9tSVND98dK5fu1P3VfY1MO2JiqgONMu/view?usp=sharing">here</a> for a transcript of this episode
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Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.

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Brains On!&reg; is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they&rsquo;re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.
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Can a spider eat a wasp?

Stickers are everywhere. They label our groceries, cover our car bumpers, and decorate our notebooks. But how do they stick? We’ll zoom in on a sticker to see how a special glue helps a sticker cling to a surface. Plus, we’ll hear about stickers that can help people heal from surgeries. We’ll also find out what kind of stickers Bob collects, and guess a new Mystery Sound.


Guest: Phillip Messersmith, professor of material science and engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Stickers are everywhere. They label our groceries, cover our car bumpers, and decorate our notebooks. But how do they stick? We&rsquo;ll zoom in on a sticker to see how a special glue helps a sticker cling to a surface. Plus, we&rsquo;ll hear about stickers that can help people heal from surgeries. We&rsquo;ll also find out what kind of stickers Bob collects, and guess a new Mystery Sound.
 Guest: Phillip Messersmith, professor of material science and engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.
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How do stickers stick?

There’s more to sloths than slowness. They’re great at saving energy, hanging upside down, and swimming! In this episode, Sloth Appreciation Society founder Lucy Cooke stops by to tell us all about these amazing animals. We also get into a sloth mystery: The Case of the Perilous Poop Journey. Luckily, there’s a sloth sleuth on the case. And sloths aren’t the only animals who aren’t in a hurry — a few others show off their slowest skills.

There’s also a Mystery Sound for you to guess. Stay sloooooooooow!

Guests

Lucy Cooke, zoologist and founder of the Sloth Appreciation Society

Jonathan Pauli, UW-Madison Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Dr. Sushma Reddy, Breckenridge Chair of Ornithology, Bell Museum

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There&rsquo;s more to sloths than slowness. They&rsquo;re great at saving energy, hanging upside down, and swimming! In this episode, Sloth Appreciation Society founder Lucy Cooke stops by to tell us all about these amazing animals. We also get into a sloth mystery: The Case of the Perilous Poop Journey. Luckily, there&rsquo;s a sloth sleuth on the case. And sloths aren&rsquo;t the only animals who aren&rsquo;t in a hurry &mdash; a few others show off their slowest skills.
There&rsquo;s also a Mystery Sound for you to guess. Stay sloooooooooow!
Guests
Lucy Cooke, zoologist and founder of the <a href="http://www.slothville.com/">Sloth Appreciation Society</a>
<a href="https://pauli.russell.wisc.edu/">Jonathan Pauli</a>, UW-Madison Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Dr. Sushma Reddy, Breckenridge Chair of Ornithology, <a href="https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/sushmareddy/">Bell Museum</a>
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Totally Slothsome: All about sloths

Have you ever heard of Lake Natron? It’s located in Tanzania, Africa, and, if you believe the internet, it can instantly petrify anything that touches it. Lucky for us, we have a direct line to the Hoax Hunters (aka Sanden and Marc) - they love myths, and they hate getting tricked.

Along the way to saying yea or nay to this stoney phenomenon, the Hoax Hunters speak with Neovitus Sianga. Not only does he have firsthand knowledge of the lake, but he works for African People and Wildlife, where he helps protect the environment around Lake Natron.

We also have a brand new Mystery Sound… and Marc and Sanden start a cleaning service?!?

Guest: Neovitus Sianga

Want more Hoax Hunters? Here are a few more episodes featuring our hoax hunting pals:

Are UFOs real?
Lost Cities
Mermaids, Kraken and Loch Ness Monster
Bigfoot, Unicorns and Dragons

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Have you ever heard of Lake Natron? It&rsquo;s located in Tanzania, Africa, and, if you believe the internet, it can instantly petrify anything that touches it. Lucky for us, we have a direct line to the Hoax Hunters (aka Sanden and Marc) - they love myths, and they hate getting tricked.
Along the way to saying yea or nay to this stoney phenomenon, the Hoax Hunters speak with Neovitus Sianga. Not only does he have firsthand knowledge of the lake, but he works for <a href="https://www.africanpeoplewildlife.org/">African People and Wildlife</a>, where he helps protect the environment around Lake Natron.
We also have a brand new Mystery Sound&hellip; and Marc and Sanden start a cleaning service?!?
Guest:&nbsp;Neovitus Sianga
Want more Hoax Hunters? Here are a few more episodes featuring our hoax hunting pals:
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/brains-on-science-podcast-for-kids/are-ufos-real">Are UFOs real? </a><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/brains-on-science-podcast-for-kids/lost-cities-making-sense-of-myths-pt-2">Lost Cities </a><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/brains-on-science-podcast-for-kids/mermaids-kraken-and-the-loch-ness-monster-making-sense-of-myths-pt-3">Mermaids, Kraken and Loch Ness Monster </a><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/brains-on-science-podcast-for-kids/bigfoot-unicorns-and-dragons-making-sense-of-myths-pt-1">Bigfoot, Unicorns and Dragons</a>
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