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.

13 Episodes

Social Media

Season 1 - Episode 1

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

Season 1 - Episode 2

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

Season 1 - Episode 3

Super vision, super hearing and super strength aren't just for mythical heroes. These amazing powers are real -- and, believe it or not, you...

Dreams

Season 1 - Episode 4

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 t...

Space

Season 1 - Episode 5

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 hu...

Emotions

Season 1 - Episode 6

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...

Motivation

Season 1 - Episode 7

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 ski...

Oceans

Season 1 - Episode 8

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...

Thinking

Season 1 - Episode 9

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

Season 1 - Episode 10

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 toget...

Creativity

Season 1 - Episode 11

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 ...

Memories

Season 1 - Episode 12

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 ha...

Beat the Parents

Season 1 - Episode 13

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...