Germs are all around us, but they're too small to see. Many germs are harmless, but two kinds, viruses and bacteria, can make you sick. How? Read and find out!
This clear and appealing picture book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, is all about germs, how they can make you sick, and how your body works to fight them off. Don’ ... Show More
Apr 2018
Ladies & Germs, Meet The Supervillain Superbugs!
Almost 100 years ago Alexander Fleming discovered what would go on to become the world's first antibiotic. Nearly a century later, the bacterial infections and diseases these antibiotics once treated are making a comeback. Join Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas as they delve into the Who, ... Show More
31m 15s
Sep 2024
How do you get rid of fruit flies in the kitchen?
These tiny insects, which reproduce at an astonishing rate, often invade our kitchens. They are particularly attracted to damp areas, stagnant water, organic waste, and ripe fruit—especially in warm weather.Fruit flies, or midges, can lay up to 100 eggs a day. While studies indic ... Show More
3m 33s
Sep 2024
Why do some of us have food allergies?
About 1 out of 13 kids has a food allergy. Some are allergic to peanuts, others can’t eat dairy or shellfish or – you name it! So, why do some of us have food allergies and others don’t?
Join Molly and co-host Gemma as they learn all about food allergies. First, they’ll explore t ... Show More
32m 2s
May 7
Listener questions: Winter colds, celiac disease, your teeth and yawning ❄️🦷🛌
In this listener-powered episode, we answer some of the curious, clever, and thoughtful questions you've sent us! Why do kids get sick more often in winter? What exactly is celiac disease? What happens if you never brush your teeth or go to the dentist? And why do we sometimes cr ... Show More
24m 24s
Dec 2024
Medicine Before the Discovery of Germs - Past Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)
STUDY PACKS AVAILABLE NOW (study exercises, transcripts, downloadable audio, and an EXCLUSIVE EPISODE on mixed conditionals) - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish/shop/
Before the development of germ theory and the discovery of bacteria and viruses, medicine relied on anci ... Show More
15m 48s