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Tumble - Science Podcast for Kids
A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family.
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Episode One: The Mystery of the Barton Springs Salamander with Dr. Hayley Gillespie
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Created by: Tumble Media
Started: February 24th, 2015
Status: Active, 248 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
Why Do Colors Exist?
00:22:53 | Season: 7 | Episode: 16 | April 29th, 2022
Why do colors exist in the world? That’s what Phoebe wants to know. The answer might change how you think about the colors that you see! Neuroscientist and artist Bevil Conway bends our minds and our eyes, to show us how colors are the ultimate optical illusion. We’ll discover what color is made of, why even plants can “see” color, and what color can tell us about how our brains work. Take out your coloring supplies and prepare for a color journey.
What to Do About Trash?
00:21:12 | Season: 7 | Episode: 14 | April 15th, 2022
Trash is one of the biggest problems on the planet. But scientists are coming up with solutions that might surprise you. In this Earth Day episode, we meet two researchers who are tackling trash in two very different ways. Kevin Solomon hopes to solve the challenge of recycling plastic with the help of meal worms, and Lily Pollans is figuring out what kids can do to help everyone make less trash. Find out how science can help tackle Earth’s biggest challenges – and how you can help.
The Dinosaur Asteroid
00:20:27 | Season: 7 | Episode: 14 | April 1st, 2022
Where did the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs come from? That’s what our listener Lucian wants to know. Prepare to hear a “podcast movie” about the fateful impact, starting with an explosive collision in space that sent asteroids careening towards Earth. Then we’ll discover the science behind the story, with the help of planetary scientist Sean Gulick. He led an expedition along with Dr. Joanna Morgan to drill into the impact crater – and find the final piece of evidence in the asteroid theory. This episode is sure to blow your mind.
Do Dreams Have Meaning?
00:19:46 | Season: 7 | Episode: 13 | March 18th, 2022
Come on a trip to Dreamland, as we explore the history of dreaming – and how science changed their meaning, forever. Our guide is Sidarta Ribiero, neuroscientist and author of “The Oracle of Night.” We’ll travel back to ancient times when gods and goddesses appeared in dreams, visit the offices of Dr. Sigmund Freud, and watch as an 8 year old boy contributes to a huge scientific breakthrough – while he slept. Plus, we’ll send you off to sleep with the three steps to exploring the meaning of your dreams. Let’s get dreaming!
Why Do Cats Purr?
00:23:26 | Season: 7 | Episode: 12 | March 4th, 2022
Why and how do cats purr? That’s what Reid wants to know. It sounds like a simple question, but it leads us to a deep challenge: Can we ever understand cats? To find out, we launch a full-scale cat purr investigation. You’ll hear from a puzzled veterinarian, a scientist who studied her cat’s annoying purr, and the author of purring.org, the premier cat purr research website. It’s a purr-fect episode for everyone who’s curious about cats.
Do Bugs Have Elbows?
00:19:40 | Season: 7 | Episode: 11 | February 18th, 2022
Clare wants to know if bugs have elbows. Her question starts a debate between Team Bug Arms and Elbows, and Team Bug Legs and Knees! Choose a side, and come on the trail of a bug bod mystery with superstar entomologist and dragonfly specialist Jessica Ware. Turns out, dragonflies are a lot weirder (and ancient!) than you might think!
The Science of Butts
00:19:11 | Season: 7 | Episode: 9 | February 4th, 2022
What is a butt? That’s what science journalist Katherine Wu wanted to know. Her quest for an answer leads her into a web of big butt questions, and a search to find the top butt scientists in the world. She discovers a debate over where butts come from, and a very strange butt that could rewrite the annals of butt history.
The Great Seal Count
00:17:58 | Season: 7 | Episode: 9 | January 21st, 2022
How do you count the cutest seals on the planet? With the help from thousands of people around the world! Conservation scientist Leo Salas explains the story behind the first-ever global count of Weddell seals in Antarctica. Plus, you’ll find out what counting seals shares with searching for ancient tombs!
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Created by: Tumble Media
Started:
February 24th, 2015
Status: Active, 248 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
