Brainchild - Season 1

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.

Network
Episodes13
DatesNov 2, 2018 - Nov 2, 2018

Episodes

Social Media
Season 1Episode 124 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Germs
Season 1Episode 222 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Superheroes
Season 1Episode 322 min

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!

Nov 2, 2018
Dreams
Season 1Episode 423 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Space
Season 1Episode 524 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Emotions
Season 1Episode 622 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Motivation
Season 1Episode 724 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Oceans
Season 1Episode 823 min

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!

Nov 2, 2018
Thinking
Season 1Episode 925 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Hidden Forces
Season 1Episode 1024 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Creativity
Season 1Episode 1124 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Memories
Season 1Episode 1224 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018
Beat the Parents
Season 1Episode 1323 min

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.

Nov 2, 2018

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