Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Scientist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach discusses the 'Swift Quake' - earthquakes caused by Taylor Swift fans. She compares seismic data from concerts and sports events. Jackie explores the link between music and ground shaking, revealing unique frequencies in the data. The podcast uncovers the intersection of music fandom and scientific research in a fun and engaging way.

Linguist Robert Englebretson discusses the origins of human language, touching on its evolution, challenges in tracing its beginnings, and the idea of time travel to observe language development. The podcast explores the significance of language in human existence, the uniqueness of human language, and encourages listeners to consider scientific questions they would investigate with a time machine.

Quiz show with Tumble's fans competing in trivia about creatures, robots, and science facts from all nine seasons. Unique buzzers and camaraderie make for a fun atmosphere. Listeners can play along at home and win prizes too!

Unveiling the history of dreams and how science transformed their interpretation. Discover the discovery of REM sleep and its link to dreams. Explore the complexity of dreams as children grow. Learn how to understand the meaning of your dreams.

Exploring the likelihood of intelligent alien life, discussing extraterrestrial civilizations, the Drake Equation, and how scientists might detect aliens. Also, the importance of considering alien ecosystems and the evolution of communication and technology for contacting aliens.

Learn about the invention of toilets, the history of waste management, and the future of sanitation. Find out how toilets save lives and the potential of waste treatment to generate energy. Plus, listen for exciting birthday shoutouts and learn how to support the podcast on Patreon.

Rae Wynn Grant, ecologist and bear cub cuddler, discusses what a world without animals would be like. She explores the impact of animals on ecosystems and the consequences of human activities on animal habitats, focusing on birds. The significance of endangered species and the success of conservation efforts are also highlighted. The episode emphasizes the importance of preserving animal life and taking action to protect endangered species.

A horror movie about a mind-controlling cat parasite is discussed, focusing on how it manipulates mice to lose their fear of cats. The correlation vs causation debate is explored, along with the life cycle of the parasite and potential treatments. The episode also delves into parasites' survival strategies and encourages listeners to create Scary Science movie trailers.

How does reading work in the brain? It’s a question that has fascinated scientists for years. Could braille - the system of raised dots that blind and low vision people use to read - be the key to understanding how it works? We talk to writer Andrew Leland (“The Country of the Blind”) and neuroscientist Simon Fischer-Baum to learn about the invention of braille, and how it could be the key to learning how reading works - for everyone. And we might just solve a bedtime reading mystery along the way.  Learn more about braille on the bonus interview episode on our Patreon, at patreon.com/tumblepodcast.  We have more free resources about braille and the science of reading available on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number # 2148711 - Engaging Blind, Visually Impaired, and Sighted Students in STEM with Storytelling through Podcasts. 

Curator Lee Davies from the Fungarium discusses fascinating fungi facts with lots of puns. They explore how fungi breathe, the importance of fungi in ecosystems, discovering new species, and the creepy world of zombie fungi. Dive into the safety tips for fungi collection and get engaged in the world of mushrooms!