Decoding Dog DNA | Tumble Episode
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS Why do dogs look and act so different from each other? Listener Finley has two Chihuahuas named Peanut and Maggie, and she wants to know why they have different head shapes. She thinks it might have something to do with their DNA. It turns out scientists are studying what makes dogs the way they are, with the help of gigantic books of doggie DNA. Geneticist Jessica Hekman takes us on a journey through the history of dog breeding and int
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How to Become an Astronaut | Tumble Episode
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: ESS How do you become an astronaut? That’s what Tumble listener Margaret wants to know. We go straight to the source to get an answer: A NASA astronaut! Dr. Serena Auñon-Chancellor shares her journey to outer space with us. Starting from being a kid watching shuttle launches, to her school’s Astronaut Club, all the way to NASA’s Astronaut Candidate program, and finally to the International Space Station. Serena also shares the surprising t
The Science of Snot | Tumble Episode
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS 4-LS1-1 Crosscutting Concepts: Systems and System Models Why do we have snot? Do animals get stuffy noses, too? We delve into the world of thick secretions with the help of Dani Rabiaotti, zoologist and author of “Believe it or Snot: The Definitive Field Guide to Earth’s Slimy Creatures.” You’ll find out why we make so much mucus, and meet the slimiest animals on the planet. Plus, you’ll discover why scientists study slime, even though
The Rise of the Dinosaurs | Tumble Episode
NGSS Standards: LS 3-LS4-1 Crosscutting Concepts: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity “What’s the oldest dinosaur?” “How did dinosaurs come alive?” We tackle two listener questions in one epic story of dinosaur domination. Scientist Jessica Whiteside takes us back in time to the dawn of the dinosaurs, 230 million years ago. The story involves fascinating fossils, intense lava eruptions, climate craziness, and ultimately, an explosion of dinosaurs. We’re going to find out what ha