Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Is mold alive? A look at fascinating fungus

Fungus deserves a party because it’s everywhere and super important to life on this planet. The kingdom of fungus includes mushrooms and molds, but also yeasts, like the kinds that help make bread. So today, we’re embracing the ick, we’re snuggling up to the slimy, we’re making friends with mold and mushrooms… It’s a full on Fung-o-Rama! We'll learn about a day in the life of mold, a fungus that turns ants into zombies, and how fungi will help us in the fight against climate change. All that, plus a brand new mystery sound and a Moment of Um that answers the question: "How does air fry?" This episode is sponsored by: Purple(<a class="c-link" href="http://purple.com/brainson10">purple.com/brainson10</a> promo code brainson10) KiwiCo (<a class="c-link" href="http://kiwico.com/">kiwico.com</a> promo code brainson) ID Tech (<a class="c-link" href="http://idtech.com/brainson">idtech.com/brainson</a> code brainson)

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.