Most of us think we’re good at detecting lies, but it turns out humans only get it right about half the time. And why do we do it anyway? What makes us want to deceive other people? In this episode we get to the truth about lying. We take a look at when people start lying, and how that helps us in our development as humans. We also hear from A. Lie, who trie ... Show More
Jun 16
Crystals: More than just shiny rocks
This episode shines a light on crystals, and they’re sparkling right back at us! We’ll zoom way in on a diamond to understand the structure that makes crystals special, and hear about some unexpected crystals, too (hint: chocolate chip cookies contain a few different crystals!). ... Show More
35m 15s
Jun 9
Brains On Presents: Smash Boom Best - Slime vs Slinkies
We will be back next week with a new episode! This week we have an episode from our sister show Smash Boom Best: Slime vs Slinkies!Set out these two playthings on a table and see which one your kid grabs first. Is it the gooey, squishy, surprising slime? Or the springy, wiggly, w ... Show More
40m 46s
May 2024
ENCORE: Why Do We Lie with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers
We’re NOT lying when we tell you this is one of our favorites, which is why we just had to run it back for you! You know them from their amazing podcast “Las Culturistas:” Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. We’re talking about lies — the white lies, the not-so-white lies, and the lies t ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2022
The truth about why kids lie, with Victoria Talwar, PhD
Most parents want to raise their children to be honest adults, so the first time that they catch their child in a lie it may come as an unpleasant surprise. But psychologists’ research has found that lying is a normal part of childhood. In fact, it’s a developmental milestone. Vi ... Show More
41m 6s
May 2020
57. Ways Our Ego Tells Us Lies About Ourselves
<div>Hey girl!</div> <div> </div> <div>In this episode, we talk about some of the ways our ego tells us lies about who we are. We discuss how some of these lies develop from our childhood. Often times, we feel as though we are broken, as though something is inherently wrong with ... Show More
14m 55s
Feb 2022
69 Encore: Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Keeps Kids from Being Honest?
Nobody likes being lied to, especially by our own children. Why do kids lie? Dr. Lisa looks at lying from a developmental standpoint and points out that when a child asks for more privacy, it doesn't necessarily mean they’re doing something sneaky. But when a child does lie, how ... Show More
31m 50s