Podcast Episodes

The Science of Butts [ENCORE]

This is a re-broadcast of one of our most popular episodes of season 7, The Science of Butts! 

What is a butt? That’s what science journalist Katheri…

3 years, 10 months ago

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Winter Road Trip Adventure!

Join Marshall as he treks through a blizzard to find a warm spot by the fire, and listen to these great winter-themed episodes of Tumble. In this Roa…

3 years, 10 months ago

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Do Aliens Exist?

Season 8 Episode 9

How likely is it that we’ll find intelligent alien life on other planets? Are there extraterrestrial civilizations that we could contact - or that co…

3 years, 11 months ago

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Thanksgiving Road Trip - Making a Difference

In this special road-trip collection of Tumble episodes, you'll hear all about scientists who are making a difference in their communities. This epis…

3 years, 11 months ago

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How Do Toilets Work?

Season 8 Episode 7

When you have to go, where does it go? That’s what our listener Ellie wants to know. Prepare for potty humor and science as we hear from civil engine…

4 years ago

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The Tomb of the Animal Mummies

Season 8 Episode 6

Ever wonder what a mummy smells like? Or why millions of animals were mummified - including baboons? We climb into ancient tombs with Egyptologist Sa…

4 years ago

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Gas Busters - Life Lab, Pt. 5

If there’s too much gas in the atmosphere, who you gonna call? Gas Busters! Find out how a bacteria from a rabbit’s gut could help fight climate chan…

4 years ago

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Fashion's New Spider Sense - Life Lab, Pt. 4

Season 8 Episode 4

Take the Kids Listen Survey! 

Tumble’s Life Lab Show at the Cambridge Science Festival 

Spider silk? Mushroom leather? Discover what’s next in fashion:…

4 years, 1 month ago

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“Is This a Good Idea?” - Life Lab, Pt. 3

Season 8 Episode 3

So far in Life Lab, we’ve uncovered the power of synthetic biology. But with great power comes great responsibility! In this episode, we’ll ask “Is t…

4 years, 1 month ago

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Moving to Mars? - Life Lab, Pt 2

Season 8 Episode 2

Should we make the move to Mars? And how would we live there? Join us as we pack our bags for Mars with the help of synthetic biology. We’ll find out…

4 years, 1 month ago

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