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Do Trees Think? | Tumble Episode
Do trees think? That's the question nine-year-old listener Alden wanted to find out â and he already had a hunch that mushroom roots might be involved. In this episode, you'll meet a young soil scientist named Natalia Mondi, who studies forests from the ground up. She'll take us underground to discover how trees send messages through a hidden network â and how that knowledge is helping to heal a sick forest in Canada. đ§ Listen to the Episode đČ What Kids Will Learn Why tree
What's Dark Matter? | Tumble Episode
Why does most of the universe seem to be made of something we canât even see? And if dark matter is invisible, how do scientists know itâs thereâor find it? In this episode, youâll meet physicist Alvaro Chavarria, whoâs searching for answers deep inside a laboratory hidden under a mountain in the French Alps. Join us as we go underground to explore one of the biggest mysteries in scienceâand discover why everything we think we know about the universe might still be up for de
Can Axolotls Teach Us to Grow New Fingers? | Tumble Episode
Why do we have five fingers, and not five, six or seven? And if we lose a finger, why can't we grow it back? In this episode you'll meet a scientist named Jessica Whited who's on a mission to learn the answer to those questions. She's studying Axolotls to see if we can learn their secrets to growing limbs after they've been lost. đ§ Listen to the Episode đŠWhat Kids Will Learn Why most humans have five fingers â and how evolution and our common ancestors shaped our hands. How
Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life
The Dino Butt Fossil | Tumble Episode
Ever wondered if dinosaurs sniffed each otherâs butts like dogs? In our latest episode, The Dino Butt Fossil , we dig into one of the strangest and funniest fossil discoveries ever madeâone that helps scientists understand how dinosaurs communicated, smelled, and even pooped! đ§ Listen to the Episode đŠ What Kids Will Learn How scientists studied a rare fossilized dinosaur butt. How comparing it to modern animals helps reveal dinosaur behavior. How scientists use evidence t
How Were Dinosaur Tracks Made? | Tumble Episode
In our latest episode, paleontologist Paul Olsen takes us on a journey of dino discovery! đŠđ Hear the amazing story of why dinosaur trackways are still here and how a curious kid turned into a legendary dino track hunter! đŠ Also, we have a special announcement about how YOU can become a dino track explorer like Paul! Learn more about Paul and how he learns about the past in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! đ§ Listen to the Episode National Archives  photo by Earl Mc
Did Dinosaurs Burp? | Tumble Episode
We know youâre wondering: did dinosaurs burp? đŠ Tune into our Season 9 premiere to find out the answer to this stinky question. Weâll hear about dino âbottom burpsâ đš from paleontologist Jessica Whiteside and their influence on global warming from Dave Wilkinson, who studied the methane powers of dinos. You wonât want to miss this! đŠ Learn more about Dave's study of the past in our bonus interview episode, available on Patreon! đ§ Listen to the Episode đAbout The Feature
Animals & Ecosystems
Do Trees Think? | Tumble Episode
Do trees think? That's the question nine-year-old listener Alden wanted to find out â and he already had a hunch that mushroom roots might be involved. In this episode, you'll meet a young soil scientist named Natalia Mondi, who studies forests from the ground up. She'll take us underground to discover how trees send messages through a hidden network â and how that knowledge is helping to heal a sick forest in Canada. đ§ Listen to the Episode đČ What Kids Will Learn Why tree
Can Axolotls Teach Us to Grow New Fingers? | Tumble Episode
Why do we have five fingers, and not five, six or seven? And if we lose a finger, why can't we grow it back? In this episode you'll meet a scientist named Jessica Whited who's on a mission to learn the answer to those questions. She's studying Axolotls to see if we can learn their secrets to growing limbs after they've been lost. đ§ Listen to the Episode đŠWhat Kids Will Learn Why most humans have five fingers â and how evolution and our common ancestors shaped our hands. How
Do Animals Have Friends? | Tumble Episode
Do animals have friends? And what are those friendships like? In this episode we'll meet two scientists who have spent their life studying animal friendships. Karen Bales and Annaliese Beery each specialize in studying adorable animals who love to spend time with their closest friends. Listen in to find out what they've learned from animal besties! đ§ Listen to the Episode đ What Kids Will Learn How scientists look at animal's behavior to try to tell what it might be thinki
Space & the Universe
What's Dark Matter? | Tumble Episode
Why does most of the universe seem to be made of something we canât even see? And if dark matter is invisible, how do scientists know itâs thereâor find it? In this episode, youâll meet physicist Alvaro Chavarria, whoâs searching for answers deep inside a laboratory hidden under a mountain in the French Alps. Join us as we go underground to explore one of the biggest mysteries in scienceâand discover why everything we think we know about the universe might still be up for de
How Did Earth Start? | Tumble Episode
How did the Earth begin, and how do scientists know? In this episode, we'll meet Bill Bottke and learn how mysterious, ancient asteroids might hold the secrets to how the solar system began. We'll also hear an incredible story about the very beginnings of our planet--so buckle up for an amazing adventure! đ§ Listen to the Episode đ What Kids Will Learn How scientists think Earth formed How scientists use space rocks like asteroids and meteorites to uncover clues about Earth'
Was There Ever Nothing? | Tumble Episode
What is nothing? Is it empty space?
Gross & Weird Science
Can Axolotls Teach Us to Grow New Fingers? | Tumble Episode
Why do we have five fingers, and not five, six or seven? And if we lose a finger, why can't we grow it back? In this episode you'll meet a scientist named Jessica Whited who's on a mission to learn the answer to those questions. She's studying Axolotls to see if we can learn their secrets to growing limbs after they've been lost. đ§ Listen to the Episode đŠWhat Kids Will Learn Why most humans have five fingers â and how evolution and our common ancestors shaped our hands. How
Are Ghosts Real? | Tumble Episode
Are ghosts real? Or are they just in our heads? Â Thatâs what six-year-old Lily from Hawaii wants to know â and sheâs not the only one! In this spooky Halloween episode of Tumble , Lindsay and Marshall team up with a real-life ghost historian, Dr. Efram Sera-Shriar, to explore how scientists once tried to prove the existence of spirits. From floating tables to âspirit photographyâ and even Thomas Edisonâs plans for a ghost phone, itâs a chilling journey through the science of
The Dino Butt Fossil | Tumble Episode
Ever wondered if dinosaurs sniffed each otherâs butts like dogs? In our latest episode, The Dino Butt Fossil , we dig into one of the strangest and funniest fossil discoveries ever madeâone that helps scientists understand how dinosaurs communicated, smelled, and even pooped! đ§ Listen to the Episode đŠ What Kids Will Learn How scientists studied a rare fossilized dinosaur butt. How comparing it to modern animals helps reveal dinosaur behavior. How scientists use evidence t
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