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What’s small, round, and threatening the health of our oceans? You guessed it— nurdles ! In our latest episode, we dive into the surprising world of these tiny plastic pellets with Jace Tunnell, founder of Nurdle Patrol . He’s turned beachcombers into citizen scientists, all on a mission to track—and stop—plastic pollution at its source. 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🌊 What Kids Will Learn In this episode, kids will learn: What nurdles are and why they’re a big problem How a simp

Our amazing contestants for the Tumble Joke-ha-thon! What’s the Tumble Joke-Ha-Thon? On May 28th at 6 pm ET/ 5 pm CT/ 3 pm PST, we'll be hosting a LIVE Joke Tournament featuring some of our favorite podcasters, YouTubers, and TikTokers. Come laugh with us and support your favorite podcast! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND SPONSOR A CONTESTANT! Why a Joke-Ha-Thon? To fund the future of kids’ science audio. Tumble is launching our first-ever Joke-Ha-Thon Tournament Fundraiser  — a ba

Have you ever wondered why the eyes of hurricanes are so calm? That's what Lydia wanted to know. To find out the answer, we called up Dr. Shirley Murillo, a meteorologist who studies hurricanes by flying right into them! The data she collects from flying into hurricanes turns out to be vital to people on the ground, who use it to understand how severe a hurricane might be if it hits land. Shirley is motivated to learn as much as she can about these dangerous weather events so

What is nothing? Is it empty space?

Have you ever wondered what life on Earth would be like without trees? In this episode of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, we’re exploring that big question with the help of two curious listeners, Rowan and Neesha! Join Lindsay and Marshall as they talk to plant ecophysiologist Angelica Patterson to uncover the essential role trees play in our world. From providing oxygen to supporting animals and keeping water clean, trees are a crucial part of life as we know it. But could