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Science for the Family
Are you a âscience personâ?
The question isnât about whether youâre a scientist or not. Itâs about how you see yourself in relationship to science. Do you think youâre âgoodâ at science? Are you interested in learning about science? Do other people see you as a person whoâs into science?Your answer to these questions â whether itâs yes, no, or somewhere in between â is your âscience identity.â
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Latest Tumble Episodes
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
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'
The Minecraft Experiment | Tumble Episode
How do people learn â and how can a video game help us find out? In this episode, we meet cognitive scientist Dr. Charley Wu, who turned Minecraft into a giant science experiment. With help from a âbraintrustâ of kid Minecraft experts, Lindsay and Marshall explore how Charley used pumpkins, watermelons, and blocky rewards to study when we learn on our own and when we learn from others. Plus, ideas for turning your own games into experiments! đ§ Listen to the Episode âïž What K
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 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
What Sounds do Fish Make? | Tumble Episode
Ever wondered what a fish sounds like? Spoiler: itâs way more interesting than âblub blub blub.â In this episode of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, we explore the strange and hilarious noises that fish use to communicate underwater â from tiny ticking herrings to the booping Gulf toadfish. Grab your imaginary snorkel, because weâre going underwater to hear the ocean in a whole new way. đ§ Listen to the Episode đ 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! đ§ Listen to the Episode This episode is a collaborat
Space & the Universe
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?
How Does It Feel to Be in Space? | Tumble Episode
đ Ever wondered what it feels like to be in space? đ©đŒâđ Join us and guest reporter Jason Strother for a trip to zero-gravity with scientist Sheri Wells-Jensen, and a âdream teamâ 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 đ Learn more about Sheri and how she would communicate with aliens in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! đ§ Listen to
Gross & Weird Science
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
The Poopologist | Tumble Episode
Weâre kicking off Season 10 with our guest POOPOLOGIST Laurel Wescott đ© Listen on your fav pod player to find out why she studies poop and how it helps zoo animals stay healthy! đđŠŠđ Learn more about Laurel and poop science in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! đ§ Listen to the Episode đAbout The Featured Expert Dr. Laurel Fink Wescott is the Animal Welfare Specialist at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon. Laurel researches conservation biology, wildlife conservatio
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