What’s the difference between mice and rats?

We’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that. If you want to support the show or drop u ...  Show more

We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. But, our new home is going to be bigger and better and the absolute BEST. We can't wait until it's ready for you to visit.In the mean ...  Show more

This is a short story for kids about a dog on a farm. Max the dog sees a big rat. The rat has sharp teeth. How can he stop the rat? Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/a7iT7LFRZCM Read story scripts: https://katrinahao.substack.com 

Naked mole rats are funny looking to be sure, but neither moles nor rats. So what are they? You'll have to tune in to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Squirrels are rodents, sure, but they’re rodents with personalities the size of Las Vegas and Detroit put together. Get to know your bushy-tailed (and sometimes not so bushy) neighbors who live interesting hidden lives right out in the open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...  Show more

The pheasant, the dove, and the magpie don't understand why the little mouse won't just take a break and hang out with them! But when a terrible drought comes and the birds don't have any food, they finally understand the value of planning ahead. Will the mouse help them out? If ...  Show more