Where does lightning come from?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

American Public Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 13.5K Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Grab your raincoat, and join Molly and co-host Lily as they float into the clouds to learn about lightning! They’ll explore how lightning is made and what it takes to stay safe during thunderstorms. To close with a bang, Molly will slip on her Thunderpants and host an electrifying lightning-themed game show. But don’t bolt too soon. We’ve got a mystery sound reveal that promises to shock!

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0:00.0	You're listening to Brainson where we're serious about being curious.
0:05.0	Brainson is supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
0:11.0	Okay. Foundation.
0:18.0	Okay, Molly, your new Thunder Pants are ready. Why do you need these again?
0:20.0	For today's lightning-themed game show, Mark,
0:22.0	you know I always like sporting fresh fashion when I host.
0:25.6	For a podcast where no one can see you?
0:30.0	That's why I asked you to make the Thunder Pants extra loud.
0:33.6	Well, I did my best. Ta da!
0:37.4	I used every pattern imaginable, and several unimaginable ones too.
0:43.0	Wow, they are very busy.
0:47.0	Yeah, most designers recommend against using Paisley and Plaid
0:51.0	with pinstripes and zebra stripes, but I say if it doesn't cause
0:55.4	immediate vertigo, is it really fashion? I feel nauseous just looking at them, but
1:01.4	are they loud enough? What? This is the loudest pair of pants I
1:05.2	could make. I can't make them any louder. Really? Because I don't hear anything?
1:11.2	Hear anything? What do you mean? I thought you wanted loud thunderpants.
1:16.4	Loud like clashing, garish, brightly colored and unmissible.
1:21.1	What? No, I mean like literally loud. I wanted pants that rumble when I wiggle,
1:26.7	crack when I jump and thunk when I shake my trunk. You know, pants that make
1:31.4	thunder sounds?
1:32.8	Oh, thunder pants.
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