There are a whopping 10 sounds for you to guess in this episode. Are your ears up to the challenge?

There are a whopping 10 sounds for you to guess in this episode. Are your ears up to the challenge?

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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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Mystery sound extravaganza!

Sports and science go hand in hand, especially when it comes to softball and baseball. Join Molly and co-host Caris as they answer more of your questions about these two ballgames. Like why are bats measured in ounces? Or why do some players wear black paint under their eyes? Plus, we’ll hear more of your chants and guess an all new Mystery Sound.

Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass 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. More shows announced soon!

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!)

June 6 - Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI

June 20 - Southern Theater, Columbus, OH

June 21 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI

Click here for a transcript of this episode.

Sports and science go hand in hand, especially when it comes to softball and baseball. Join Molly and co-host Caris as they answer more of your questions about these two ballgames. Like why are bats measured in ounces? Or why do some players wear black paint under their eyes? Plus, we&rsquo;ll hear more of your chants and guess an all new Mystery Sound.
Want to support the show? Join <a href="http://smartypass.org">Smarty Pass</a> 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&nbsp;<a href="https://brainson.org/events">head to our events page</a>. More shows announced soon!
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!)
June 6 - Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI
June 20 - Southern Theater, Columbus, OH
June 21 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13FpMYIBxZR5mkFVckY_UlR4bgUXysWPv/view?usp=sharing">here</a> for a transcript of this episode.

More sport science: bats and black eyes

Baseball and softball are both a feat of physics, from the curve of a pitch to the swing of a bat. Today, we’re exploring the science of these popular pastimes. Join Molly and co-host Kian as they learn about curve balls and the stuff inside a ball. Plus, our listeners share their chants for Team Science! Oh, and what’s that noise? It’s a brand new mystery sound. Play ball!

Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass 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. More shows announced soon!

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 for an episode transcript

Baseball and softball are both a feat of physics, from the curve of a pitch to the swing of a bat. Today, we&rsquo;re exploring the science of these popular pastimes. Join Molly and co-host Kian as they learn about curve balls and the stuff inside a ball. Plus, our listeners share their chants for Team Science! Oh, and what&rsquo;s that noise? It&rsquo;s a brand new mystery sound. Play ball!
Want to support the show? Join <a href="http://smartypass.org">Smarty Pass</a> 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&nbsp;<a href="https://brainson.org/events">head to our events page</a>. More shows announced soon!
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 <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1it2w52Smyij4hsxzA7Fy8MrkRq1vcQVj/view?usp=sharing">here</a>&nbsp;for an episode transcript

Sport science: softballs, baseballs, and curve balls

Ever look closely at a raspberry and notice it could use a shave? Those tiny hairs are actually super important. And thankfully totally edible. Join Molly and co-host Zoe-Samarah as they learn all about this fantastic little fruit, and why some raspberry flavored foods are actually colored blue. All that and a Mystery Sound that’ll feel like a snack for the ears!

Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass 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. More shows announced soon!

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 for an episode transcript

Ever look closely at a raspberry and notice it could use a shave? Those tiny hairs are actually super important. And thankfully totally edible. Join Molly and co-host Zoe-Samarah as they learn all about this fantastic little fruit, and why some raspberry flavored foods are actually colored blue. All that and a Mystery Sound that&rsquo;ll feel like a snack for the ears!
Want to support the show? Join <a href="http://smartypass.org">Smarty Pass</a> 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&nbsp;<a href="https://brainson.org/events">head to our events page</a>. More shows announced soon!
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 <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gIv8Z0uJVhT8H6EMdq-sB8yyXGs9Iy5M/view?usp=sharing">here</a>&nbsp;for an episode transcript

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