Why do ants and bees both work so hard — and which one works harder? That's what listener Hadi wants to know! In this episode, you'll meet Dr. Sammy Ramsey, an entomologist who studies insects from around the world. He's going to be our judge as we pit ants against bees in four rounds to try to crown the Hardest Working Insect! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🐜🐝 What Kids Will Learn Why scientists study animal behavior by comparing species — and what that reveals about evolution a

Can you tickle a dog? A rat? A chimpanzee? Our listeners have been wondering — and it turns out, the science of tickling is way weirder and more fascinating than anyone expected. In this special Mailbag edition, we answer your tickling questions with the help of a real tickle scientist, and Marshall debuts a brand-new song inspired by a listener's spider roommate! 🎶🕷️ 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🤣What Kids Will Learn Whether dogs, rats, and other animals can be tickled — and

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! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🐭 What Kids Will Learn How scientists look at animal's behavior to try to tell what it might be thinki