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Brainchild

Created by Jerry KolberAlie WardBen SeidmanSahana Srinivasan
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2 Nov 2018First aired
1Season

The series

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

Season 1 · 13 episodes · 2018

  1. Episode 12 Nov 201824m

    Social Media

    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.

  2. Episode 22 Nov 201823m

    Germs

    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.

  3. Episode 32 Nov 201823m

    Superheroes

    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!

  4. Episode 42 Nov 201823m

    Dreams

    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.

  5. Episode 52 Nov 201825m

    Space

    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.

  6. Episode 62 Nov 201822m

    Emotions

    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.

  7. Episode 72 Nov 201824m

    Motivation

    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.

  8. Episode 82 Nov 201824m

    Oceans

    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!

  9. Episode 92 Nov 201825m

    Thinking

    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.

  10. Episode 102 Nov 201825m

    Hidden Forces

    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.

  11. Episode 112 Nov 201824m

    Creativity

    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.

  12. Episode 122 Nov 201824m

    Memories

    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.

  13. Episode 132 Nov 201824m

    Beat the Parents

    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.

Cast

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