Brainchild — 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.
About this season
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 (13)
1. Social Media
10.0Aired 2 November 2018 • 24 min
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. Germs
Aired 2 November 2018 • 23 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.
3. Superheroes
Aired 2 November 2018 • 23 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!
4. Dreams
Aired 2 November 2018 • 23 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.
5. Space
Aired 2 November 2018 • 25 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.
6. Emotions
Aired 2 November 2018 • 22 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.
7. Motivation
Aired 2 November 2018 • 24 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.
8. Oceans
Aired 2 November 2018 • 24 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!
9. Thinking
Aired 2 November 2018 • 25 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.
10. Hidden Forces
Aired 2 November 2018 • 25 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.
11. Creativity
Aired 2 November 2018 • 24 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.
12. Memories
Aired 2 November 2018 • 24 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.
13. Beat the Parents
Aired 2 November 2018 • 24 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.