Brainchild - Season 1

Season 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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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