Brainchild

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

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   E1. Social Media

   Nov 2, 2018 · 24m

   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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   E2. Germs

   Nov 2, 2018 · 23m

   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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   E3. Superheroes

   Nov 2, 2018 · 23m

   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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   E4. Dreams

   Nov 2, 2018 · 23m

   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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   E5. Space

   Nov 2, 2018 · 25m

   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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   E6. Emotions

   Nov 2, 2018 · 22m

   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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