Why Are Sloths Slow? | Tumble Episode
Why are sloths so slow?? 🦥 Listen to our latest episode where we ask this question to Rebecca Cliffe, sloth scientist and founder of The Sloth Conservation! Put on your sloth backpack and try not to fall out of a tree, because we’re going to discover why being slow might be a good thing after all! Learn more about sloth conservation in our bonus interview episode, available on Patreon ! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🔎About The Featured Expert Dr. Rebecca Cliffe is the founder a
5 Podcast Episodes about Female Scientists - Listen During Women's History Month!
March 1, 2023 marks the start of Women's History Month! This month celebrates the influential contributions of women throughout history. Here's a collection of female scientists that show the power of women in the Tumble science world: Salima Ikram The Tomb of the Animal Mummies Egyptologist Salima Ikram is a real-life tomb adventurer, cautious of scorpions and curious about the dead. Join us as we excavate the secrets behind mummies and how you can follow your dreams! Burçi
The Science of Ocean Sounds | Tumble Episode
Join us on an underwater sound scavenger hunt in our latest episode! 🔊 We’ll explore the depths of ocean science as we talk to oceanographer Amy Bower 🌊 Discover the secrets of sounds, the sea, and super-powered data. Learn more about Amy's adventures on the sea in our bonus interview episode, available on Patreon ! This episode is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number # 2148711 - Engaging Blind, Visually Impaired, and Sighted Stude
The Hidden Histories of Plant Science | Tumble Episode
A Black botanist is on a mission to discover the hidden stories of Black plant scientists throughout history. Shawn Abrahams shares how Black people are responsible for vanilla cupcakes, and the microscopes you use in science class! Plus, hear how Shawn started their own journey to becoming a botanist and historian, with the help of Wikipedia. Learn more about how Shawn discovered their passion for plants in our bonus interview episode, available on Patreon ! 🎧 Listen to th
6 Podcast Episodes about Black Scientists - Listen during Black History Month
February 1, 2023 marks the start of Black History Month! This month honors the achievements of African Americans and their struggles throughout history. Here is a collection of Tumble stories from African American scientists that present Black innovation in science: Kevin Solomon What To Do About Trash? Kevin Solomon is a chemical and biomolecular engineer. He's working on using mealworm gut microbes to improve plastic recycling systems. In 2020, he won an award from the US D