Are Ghosts Real? | Tumble Episode
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
Why Do Cicadas Live Underground for So Long? | Tumble Episode
You may have heard their song, but have you heard their story? In our latest episode, cicada scientist Chris Simon helps us dig into the surprising science of cicadas - and figure out how they’re changing! Learn more about cicada history in our in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🔎About The Featured Expert Chris Simon is a senior research scientist at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Among m
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
How Do Toilets Work? | Tumble Episode
When you have to go, where does it go? Prepare for some potty humor as we hear from engineer Francis de los Reyes. In this episode, you'll hear all about toilet science and history. What did people do before toilets? And how can toilet science flush to the future? 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🔎About The Featured Expert Dr. Francis de los Reyes is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at North Carolina State University . He researches and teaches proper wastewater
The Tomb of The Animal Mummies | Tumble Episode
Halloween science podcast! Ever wonder what a mummy smells like? Or why millions of animals were mummified - including baboons?