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13 episodes

Brainchild - Season 1

First aired Nov 2, 2018Season 1

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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Episode 1

Social Media

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Nov 2, 201824 min1 votes

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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Episode 2

Germs

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Nov 2, 201823 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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Episode 3

Superheroes

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Nov 2, 201823 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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Episode 4

Dreams

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Nov 2, 201823 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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Episode 5

Space

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Nov 2, 201825 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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Episode 6

Emotions

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Nov 2, 201822 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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Episode 7

Motivation

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Nov 2, 201824 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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Episode 8

Oceans

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Nov 2, 201824 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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Episode 9

Thinking

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Nov 2, 201825 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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Episode 10

Hidden Forces

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Nov 2, 201825 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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Episode 11

Creativity

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Nov 2, 201824 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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Episode 12

Memories

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Nov 2, 201824 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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Episode 13

Beat the Parents

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Nov 2, 201824 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.