Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Moon Myths: Why are there so many scary stories about the full moon?

The full moon is bright, beautiful, and reappears in the sky like clockwork. Many cultures use the full moon to mark the passing of time and organize calendars around the moon’s cycle. So why does the full moon also have a reputation for causing mischief and mayhem? In this episode, we’ll learn where some of these beliefs come from and investigate whether the full moon actually does affect humans and our behavior. We’ll also hear about folklore tied to the full moon and examine how the moon’s phases work. All that plus a brand new mystery sound! This episode was sponsored by: Indeed (<a class="c-link" href="http://indeed.com/BRAINS">Indeed.com/BRAINS</a> - For a $100 sponsored job credit Terms and conditions apply. Offer good for a limited time.) Shopify (<a class="c-link" href="http://shopify.com/brainson">Shopify.com/brainson</a> - for a free 14-day trial and full access to Shopify's entire suite of features) Outschool (<a class="c-link" href="http://outschool.com/brains">Outschool.com/brains</a> - save $15 on your child's first class) Bombas (<a class="c-link" href="http://bombas.com/brainson">Bombas.com/brainson</a> - get 20% off your first purchase)

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.