How metal wires changed the world!
In our final look at metal, we explore how metal wires changed the world. Once humans figured out how to send little blasts of electricity through met...
How mastering metal saved lives
Humans have been fascinated by metal for thousands of years. But it took us a long time to master making things with metal. In this episode we go back...
How is metal made?
Metal is amazing. It can be super strong like a steel beam. Or super flexible, like a copper wire. Humans have been obsessed with metals of all kinds ...
How does music get recorded and stored?
Most of us take listening to music or podcasts for granted. You can find them on your phone, in the car or just about anywhere you can imagine. But, h...
Do dogs know that they're dogs?
We treat dogs like they're part of the family. But do they know they are a different species, or do they think they're just short, four-legged people?...
Mystery Sounds from the natural world
An all new Mystery Sound extravaganza with featuring sounds Thomas Rex Beverly has recorded from all over the world!
Why are octopuses so smart?
Octopus, more like ROCK-topus! Because these creatures bring the excitement. They can shape shift to match their surroundings. They have three hearts ...
Why do electric cars sound so unique?
You may have noticed that electric cars sound different from gas powered cars. The engine doesn’t rumble; instead, it might sound like a hum or even a...
Do fidget toys really help people focus?
Fidget toys are everywhere. There are ones you can squeeze, or click, or spin. Others are puzzles or have cool textures to touch. Some classrooms even...
We’re back! Brains On Universe has a new headquarters
We’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new epis...