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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tumblescience/subscribe A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be en... Read more

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The Science of Poop with Mary Roach

The Science of Poop with Mary Roach

Everybody poops. But why? To find out, science writer Mary Roach takes us on a journey into the alimentary canal - that'... Read more

16 Jun 2017

16mins

Ranked #2

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Tumble Presents: Young Ben Franklin

Tumble Presents: Young Ben Franklin

Recommended for listeners age 8 and up This week, we’re presenting a new show from our friends at Gen Z Media! It’s call... Read more

8 Jun 2018

16mins

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The Rise of the Dinosaurs

The Rise of the Dinosaurs

“What’s the oldest dinosaur?” “How did dinosaurs come alive?” We tackle two listener questions in one epic story of dino... Read more

15 Nov 2019

16mins

Ranked #4

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The Tale of the Hungry Koala

The Tale of the Hungry Koala

How does a koala eat eucalyptus leaves? Eucalyptus is toxic to most animals, but they’re a koala’s only food. In this ep... Read more

4 Oct 2019

21mins

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The Secret Senses of Plants

The Secret Senses of Plants

“Do plants feel pain?” Jude’s question leads us to stunning discoveries about what plants feel, what they hear, and even... Read more

26 Jan 2018

14mins

Ranked #6

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The Puzzle of the Friendly Dog with Mia Cobb and Krista Macpherson

The Puzzle of the Friendly Dog with Mia Cobb and Krista Macpherson

What makes dogs loyal? This question comes from Amalia, a sixth grade student. We ask two different dog scientists, and ... Read more

17 Mar 2016

13mins

Ranked #7

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The Secret to Cheetahs’ Super Speed

The Secret to Cheetahs’ Super Speed

How do cheetahs get their super speed? We talk to a cheetah scientist to find out why a spotted cat is the fastest anima... Read more

8 Mar 2019

13mins

Ranked #8

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The Puzzle of the Flipping Cats with Greg Gbur

The Puzzle of the Flipping Cats with Greg Gbur

Wonder why a cat always lands on its feet? It's a question that stumped scientists for over a hundred years. Some suspec... Read more

7 Apr 2017

15mins

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The Science of Snot

The Science of Snot

Why do we have snot? Do animals get stuffy noses, too? We delve into the world of thick secretions with the help of Dani... Read more

29 Nov 2019

15mins

Ranked #10

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Dinosaur Poop Part 1: Who Dung It?

Dinosaur Poop Part 1: Who Dung It?

Call it fossil feces, dinosaur dung, or preserved poo. This is the first of a two part series on dinosaur poop! We kick ... Read more

9 Mar 2018

15mins

Ranked #11

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The Quest for the Hidden Planets with Dr. Joel Green

The Quest for the Hidden Planets with Dr. Joel Green

Science fiction is full of adventures to distant planets outside our solar system. But it wasn't until 20 years ago that... Read more

10 Apr 2015

12mins

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What Would Happen If There Was No Moon?

What Would Happen If There Was No Moon?

What would happen if our Moon suddenly disappeared? Would we still have tides? It turns out that the Moon has a much big... Read more

4 May 2018

16mins

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What Would Earth Be Like If Volcanoes Didn’t Exist?

What Would Earth Be Like If Volcanoes Didn’t Exist?

A volcanologist imagines a world without volcanoes, and tells us how her recipe for homemade lava bombs might lead to di... Read more

28 Sep 2018

11mins

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Dinosaur Poop Part 2: The Coprolite Queen

Dinosaur Poop Part 2: The Coprolite Queen

This is #2 in a series on dinosaur coprolites, AKA fossilized feces! In the 1800’s, Mary Anning was known as the best fo... Read more

23 Mar 2018

15mins

Ranked #15

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The Meow of the Misunderstood Cat with Brains On

The Meow of the Misunderstood Cat with Brains On

Are cats evil, or just misunderstood? That's what our friends at Brains On debate for a panel of kid judges. Find out wh... Read more

13 Aug 2016

12mins

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How to Become an Astronaut

How to Become an Astronaut

How do you become an astronaut? That’s what Tumble listener Margaret wants to know. We go straight to the source to get ... Read more

13 Dec 2019

15mins

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The Hurricane of the Future

The Hurricane of the Future

Why are hurricanes so powerful? Every year, monster storms develop in the Atlantic Ocean from June until November. It se... Read more

3 May 2019

14mins

Ranked #18

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The Animal Road Trip Adventure

The Animal Road Trip Adventure

Join us for a journey through Tumble's favorite animal episodes! Swim with whale sharks in Mexico, climb mountains with ... Read more

21 Dec 2018

2hr 10mins

Ranked #19

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Journey to the Center of the Earth with Ta-Shana Taylor

Journey to the Center of the Earth with Ta-Shana Taylor

What is the Earth made of? That’s the question at the core (pun intended!) of this episode. Geologist Ta-Shana Taylor sh... Read more

13 Jan 2017

16mins

Ranked #20

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The Butterflies of Paris

The Butterflies of Paris

This is the last episode of Season 4, but stay tuned for our special summer lineup! We’ll be back for Season 5 in fall 2... Read more

17 May 2019

13mins

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