Growth Spurts!

Growth Spurts!

From Brains On! Science podcast for kids by Brains On Universe

May 26, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

This episode discusses growth spurts and related topics in the context of puberty.

Today we’re sharing with you part of an episode from our new special series, Brains On Universe Presents: Puberty! (the podcast). You can subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. This is an excerpt covering stuff that any one of any age might be interested in. Last week, we looked at skin, sweat and hair. Want to learn more about growing? Check out this Brains On episode: Why do our bodies take so long to grow? In the Puberty podcast feed, we’ll dive deeper into each topic. And answer your questions, with help from super smart experts. Want to support the show? Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smarty Pass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! Want to see Brains On live?!? We are probably coming to a city near you. For a complete list of shows and links to tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠head to our events page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. More shows announced soon! May 30 - Electric City, Buffalo, NY May 31 - Royal Theatre, Toronto, ON (2nd show added!) June 6 - Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI June 20 - Southern Theater, Columbus, OH June 21 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI Click ⁠here⁠ for a transcript of this episode.

People in this episode

Host: Brains On Universe

Topics covered

  • growth
  • puberty
  • body development
  • skin
  • sweat
  • hair

Keywords

  • growth spurts
  • puberty
  • body development
  • skin
  • sweat
  • hair
  • education

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Brains On Universe Presents: Puberty!, Why do our bodies take so long to grow?

Places: Electric City, Buffalo, NY, Royal Theatre, Toronto, ON, Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI, Southern Theater, Columbus, OH, Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI

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