Brainchild

Season 1

2018 · 13 episodes · 5h 10m in all · 10.0/10

From germs and emotions to social media and more, it's the science of your world explained in a way that's refreshingly relatable.

Episodes

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   1. Social Media

   2 Nov 2018 · 24 min · 10.0/10

   Why is social media so addictive? Turns out, it's by design. We'll also explore the science of selfies and why people can be so cruel online.

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   2. Germs

   2 Nov 2018 · 23 min

   What's the difference between good and bad germs? And how real is the "Five-Second Rule"? It's a dirty topic, but someone's got to cover it.

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   3. Superheroes

   2 Nov 2018 · 23 min

   Super vision, super hearing and super strength aren't just for mythical heroes. These amazing powers are real -- and, believe it or not, you have them!

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   4. Dreams

   2 Nov 2018 · 23 min

   Whether they're good or bad, we all have them. But what do dreams mean -- and is it possible to control them? Let's drift off to dreamland to find out.

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   5. Space

   2 Nov 2018 · 25 min

   Let's zoom to the farthest reaches of the galaxy to discover what stars are made of, whether aliens could exist and how space affects the human body.

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   6. Emotions

   2 Nov 2018 · 22 min

   When it comes to your emotions, who's in charge: you or them? We'll dig into feelings, what grosses you out and whether laughter is actually contagious.

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   7. Motivation

   2 Nov 2018 · 24 min

   Need a boost? Discover how motivation works -- and how to master it -- by learning the key to getting things done that you’d much rather skip.

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   8. Oceans

   2 Nov 2018 · 24 min

   Join Sahana for a journey under the sea to learn about ocean layers, discover how fish can drown and meet some of the strangest creatures on the planet!

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   9. Thinking

   2 Nov 2018 · 25 min

   Ever wonder where thoughts come from, how to think faster or how to overcome irrational thinking? Good news: We think we've got the answers.

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    10. Hidden Forces

    2 Nov 2018 · 25 min

    You can't see them ... but they're there. Learn how hidden forces like gravity, magnetism and electricity hold the world as we know it together.

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    11. Creativity

    2 Nov 2018 · 24 min

    Creativity is your friend. But what do you do when it's blocked? Learn how to unlock the secrets to becoming more creative -- no matter who you are.

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    12. Memories

    2 Nov 2018 · 24 min

    Want to get better at remembering? We'll learn what memory is, how memories are formed and how to improve your recall with some very cool hacks.

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    13. Beat the Parents

    2 Nov 2018 · 24 min

    We're pitting kids against their parents in an epic battle of the ages with both mental and physical challenges. Who will win? It's anyone's guess.