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How do people learn — 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 “braintrust” 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! 🎧 Listen to the Episode ⛏️ What K

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.”

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? 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

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 �