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Meet the Brainiac Bunch
Your guides to science, stories, and discovery
Every great adventure needs a guide. Our mascots are here to make science fun, friendly, and unforgettable—whether you're 5 or 55.
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Featured Guides
Meet our most popular characters helping thousands of learners
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Explore our complete cast of science characters
Fix the Fox
Inventor, builder, and fixer of all things broken and awesome
Fix the Fox is the hands-on builder and enthusiastic reactor of Little Lab Challenges. He sets up every experiment, performs every step, and reacts with genuine wonder and excitement — making science feel thrilling and safe for kids ages 5–10.
Nova the Star Cat
The universe is so much bigger than your worries — come look!
Nova the Star Cat is the cosmos-obsessed host of Curious Cosmos for Tweens 9–12! She brings genuine astronomical wonder to every episode, connecting the physics of distant stars to the curiosity of curious minds right here on Earth.
Bella the Butterfly
I started life as something that looked nothing like me — that's the most amazing part of being alive!
Bella the Butterfly is the joyful biology host for Kids 5–8! Having transformed from a caterpillar into a butterfly herself, Bella is uniquely qualified to teach what makes living things alive, how they grow, and how they change.
Pixel the Robot
Every pattern is a question waiting to be asked.
Pixel the Robot is the computational thinking guide for Tweens 9–12! Pixel approaches every problem with systematic logic, helping young thinkers develop the pattern recognition and algorithmic reasoning that underlies all computing — and a lot of real-world science.
Rocky the Armadillo
Every rock is a story frozen in time — you just need to know how to read it.
Rocky the Rock Armadillo is the geological expert host for Tweens 9–12! Rocky brings the deep history of the Earth alive — from plate tectonics and volcanic geology to mineral crystallization and the formation of the solar system.
Why Mascots Matter
How our characters make science stick
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Explain Tricky Ideas
Our mascots break down complex concepts into relatable stories that make sense.
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Make Learning Fun
Science is an adventure! Our guides bring personality and joy to every discovery.
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Ask Curious Questions
They wonder out loud, model curiosity, and show that questions are just as important as answers.
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Help You Remember
Characters create memorable connections that stick long after the episode ends.
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Mascots designed for every age and learning style
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Kids' Guides
Heading Playful, friendly characters for ages 5-8 with simple explanations and big personalities
5 mascots
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Teen Guides
Curious, knowledgeable guides for ages 9-17 who love deeper questions
6 mascots
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Adult Guides
Thoughtful narrators and experts for lifelong learners 18+
3 mascots
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Our guides love hearing from curious minds! Send your science questions and our mascots might answer in a future episode.
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"Brainiac Bunch mascots are designed by educators and storytellers to support real learning while bringing science to life with personality and joy."
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