About this episode

Molly and co-host Maya explain how lightbulbs work step by step and share listener suggestions for bright ideas.

We use lightbulbs everyday, but how often do we stop to think about how they work? These genius little inventions are packed with cool science. Molly and co-host Maya will explain how they work step by step. Plus we’ll hear your suggestions for what to shout when you have a bright idea. Oh, and a new Mystery Sound to light up your life. Enjoy! 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. Fall 2026 show announcement coming soon! Click here for a transcript of this episode.

People in this episode

Host: Molly

Topics covered

• lightbulbs
• science
• inventions
• education
• kids

Keywords

• lightbulbs
• how they work
• science for kids
• Maya
• Molly

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brains On

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