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Halloween Science Podcast Pumpkin Activity for Kids and Families
Halloween is the perfect time to mix creativity and curiosity! Whether you’re carving, painting, or decorating pumpkins, you can make it a science moment — with Tumble Science Podcast for Kids playing in the background. Listen to Tumble’s “ Jack O’Lantern Science Mystery ” to turn your Halloween tradition into a STEAM activity! Here’s how: 🎃 Turn on the podcast before your hands get gooey or dirty 🎃 Listen to how the scientist describes the parts of the squash/ pumpkin �
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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?
In our latest episode, paleontologist Paul Olsen takes us on a journey of dino discovery! 🦖🔍 Hear the amazing story of why dinosaur...


Did Dinosaurs Burp?
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...
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?
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...


Why Are Capybaras So Big?
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...

Space & the Universe


Was there ever nothing?
What is nothing? Is it empty space?


How Does It Feel to Be in Space?
🚀 Ever wondered what it feels like to be in space? 👩🏼🚀 Join us and guest reporter Jason Strother for a trip to zero-gravity with...


Will An Asteroid Hit Earth?
Where and how do scientists protect Earth from asteroids ☄️? Tune into our latest episode with Edgard Rivera-Valentin to learn about...

Gross & Weird Science


The Poopologist
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...


The Mind-Control Cat Parasite
It’s a cinematically horrifying Halloween 🎃 and there’s a movie-like monster lurking in your kitty litter! 🎬 This week you’ll hear the...


Did Dinosaurs Burp?
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...
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