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Science for the Family
Are you a “science person”?
The question isn’t about whether you’re a scientist or not. It’s about how you see yourself in relationship to science. Do you think you’re “good” at science? Are you interested in learning about science? Do other people see you as a person who’s into science?Your answer to these questions — whether it’s yes, no, or somewhere in between — is your “science identity.”
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Latest Tumble Episodes
What Sounds do Fish Make? | Tumble Episode
Ever wondered what a fish sounds like? Spoiler: it’s way more interesting than “blub blub blub.” In this episode of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, we explore the strange and hilarious noises that fish use to communicate underwater — from tiny ticking herrings to the booping Gulf toadfish. Grab your imaginary snorkel, because we’re going underwater to hear the ocean in a whole new way. 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🌊 What Kids Will Learn How fish make sounds underwater using s
Are Ghosts Real? | Tumble Episode
Are ghosts real? Or are they just in our heads? That’s what six-year-old Lily from Hawaii wants to know — and she’s 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 “spirit photography” and even Thomas Edison’s plans for a ghost phone, it’s a chilling journey through the science of
The Dino Butt Fossil | Tumble Episode
Ever wondered if dinosaurs sniffed each other’s butts like dogs? In our latest episode, The Dino Butt Fossil , we dig into one of the strangest and funniest fossil discoveries ever made—one that helps scientists understand how dinosaurs communicated, smelled, and even pooped! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🦕 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
Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Life
The Dino Butt Fossil | Tumble Episode
Ever wondered if dinosaurs sniffed each other’s butts like dogs? In our latest episode, The Dino Butt Fossil , we dig into one of the strangest and funniest fossil discoveries ever made—one that helps scientists understand how dinosaurs communicated, smelled, and even pooped! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🦕 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! 🦖🔍 Hear the amazing story of why dinosaur trackways are still here and how a curious kid turned into a legendary dino track hunter! 🦕 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 ! MEET OUR FEATURED EXPERT: ( National Archives photo by Earl
Did Dinosaurs Burp? | Tumble Episode
We know you’re wondering: did dinosaurs burp? 🦖 Tune into our Season 9 premiere to find out the answer to this stinky question. We’ll hear about dino “bottom burps” 💨 from paleontologist Jessica Whiteside and their influence on global warming from Dave Wilkinson, who studied the methane powers of dinos. You won’t want to miss this! 🦕 Learn more about Dave's study of the past in our bonus interview episode, available on Patreon! MEET OUR FEATURED SCIENTISTS JESSICA WHITESID
Animals & Ecosystems
What Sounds do Fish Make? | Tumble Episode
Ever wondered what a fish sounds like? Spoiler: it’s way more interesting than “blub blub blub.” In this episode of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, we explore the strange and hilarious noises that fish use to communicate underwater — from tiny ticking herrings to the booping Gulf toadfish. Grab your imaginary snorkel, because we’re going underwater to hear the ocean in a whole new way. 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🌊 What Kids Will Learn How fish make sounds underwater using s
Why Do Animals Play? | Tumble Episode
Why do some animals play-and some don't? That's what Evelyn wants to know. In this special collaboration with Outside/In, we investigate how and why animals - and people! - of all shapes and sizes play. Play scientists Juny Chu and Jackson Ham help us ask the important questions like: Can you tell an octopus to play? And what can rats teach us about why taking turns is important? It turns out that play is serious science! This episode is a collaboration with Outside/In from N
Why Are Capybaras So Big? | Tumble Episode
Why do capybaras have such big teeth? Adrian had to know! To get to the bottom of this, we spoke to a biologist named Santiago Herrera Alvarez. Capybaras are Internet sensations, and Santiago can't get enough of them! Santiago's questions were even bigger than capybara teeth: how did capybaras, a relative of rodents like mice and rats, get to be so enormous? Tune in for a capybara rodeo, and stick around to find out how one little animal can grow to superstardom. Learn more a
Space & the Universe
Was There Ever Nothing? | Tumble Episode
What is nothing? Is it empty space?
How Does It Feel to Be in Space? | Tumble Episode
🚀 Ever wondered what it feels like to be in space? 👩🏼🚀 Join us and guest reporter Jason Strother for a trip to zero-gravity with scientist Sheri Wells-Jensen, and a “dream team” of astronauts with disabilities on Astro Access ! Discover the incredible feeling of weightlessness and how scientists are working to make space more accessible for everyone 🌌 Learn more about Sheri and how she would communicate with aliens in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! MEET OUR FEAT
Will An Asteroid Hit Earth? | Tumble Episode
Where and how do scientists protect Earth from asteroids ☄️? Tune into our latest episode with Edgard Rivera-Valentin to learn about planetary defense and the moving story behind Arecibo Observatory 🔭 Learn more about Arecibo in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! MEET OUR FEATURED EXPERT: EDGARD RIVERA-VALENTÍN Dr. Edgard Rivera-Valentín is a planetary radar scientist at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. They use radar technology to research planetary defense strategie
Gross & Weird Science
Are Ghosts Real? | Tumble Episode
Are ghosts real? Or are they just in our heads? That’s what six-year-old Lily from Hawaii wants to know — and she’s 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 “spirit photography” and even Thomas Edison’s plans for a ghost phone, it’s a chilling journey through the science of
The Dino Butt Fossil | Tumble Episode
Ever wondered if dinosaurs sniffed each other’s butts like dogs? In our latest episode, The Dino Butt Fossil , we dig into one of the strangest and funniest fossil discoveries ever made—one that helps scientists understand how dinosaurs communicated, smelled, and even pooped! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🦕 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
The Poopologist | Tumble Episode
We’re kicking off Season 10 with our guest POOPOLOGIST Laurel Wescott 💩 Listen on your fav pod player to find out why she studies poop and how it helps zoo animals stay healthy! 🐍🦦🐁 Learn more about Laurel and poop science in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! MEET OUR FEATURED EXPERT: Dr. Laurel Fink Wescott is the Animal Welfare Specialist at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon. Laurel researches conservation biology, wildlife conservation, wildlife biology, wildlif
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