Have you ever wondered what life on Earth would be like without trees? In this episode of Tumble Science Podcast... more

What does it take to become an inventor? To find out, we spoke with an inventor named Josh Miele about... more

Why do some animals play - and some don’t? That’s what Meredith wants to know. In this special collaboration with... more

Why do capybaras have such big teeth? Adrian had to know! To get to the bottom of this, we spoke... more

How does vision work? That’s what Junie wants to know. And is it possible to create vision for people who... more

Why are there so many axolotls in fishtanks, and so few in the wild? That’s what Maximiliano wants to know.... more

Happy New Year! This is a rebroadcast of “Polar Bear Adventure” from Season 8! Join us on an Arctic adventure as... more

Happy holidays! This is a rebroadcast of our chilly Season 7 episode, The Great Seal Count. How do you count the... more

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes from Season 8! When did smartness begin? We’ll find out how... more

This is a re-airing of our award-winning episode The Swift Quake! This episode won the AAAS Kavli Silver Medal Award... more

What does it feel like to be in space? That’s what Elijah wants to know. So we’re taking off on... more

Are cats evil? Are they hatching a plot to take over the world? Or are they just misunderstood? Scientist and... more

How do species evolve? Find out in the shocking conclusion of our Monkeyflower mystery series! Plant biologist David Lowry has... more

Why do plants grow in different places? How do they adapt to different environments? And what makes them different species?... more

Ever wondered how dinosaurs left their footprints behind millions of years ago? We embark on a prehistoric adventure with renowned... more

What do you call a scientist who studies poop? A poopologist! We’re exploring the stinky science of “poopology” at the... more

“Do dogs think and feel the way we do?” We all know dogs can’t talk. That’s why scientists have to... more

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes from the past. Do bugs have elbows? That’s what Clare... more

This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes from Season 8! This was voted on by our patrons... more

This is an encore episode, picked by our Patreon supporters. If you want to go vote for our next encore,... more

Happy Halloween! We’re headed to Candy Land, a sugary laboratory where mathematicians found a mysterious candy dagger appear - over... more

This is an encore of one of our favorite episodes from Season 5! If you'd like to help us choose... more

This is a summer encore episode of one of our favorite episodes from Season 4 of Tumble! Do you love fossils,... more

Is it possible to build a time machine? Can we time travel someday? That’s what Tumble listener Willa wants to... more

How do scientists find out if an asteroid might hit our planet? And what do they do if it’s on... more

How did cicadas evolve to go underground for so long? Why do cicadas spend so much of their lives underground?... more

Scientists stage an alien abduction to learn how bacteria avoid antibiotics, in this fact-meets-fiction episode! Meet our alien bacteria invaders... more

Why can’t we see black holes? Can we see black holes with a telescope? That’s what Tumble listener James wants to... more

What does a spider web sound like? Join us as we weave a web of connections between science and music... more

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse is coming to the United States! Join us for Tumble’s Eclipse Spectacular... more

When human health is on the line, it’s a case for a molecular detective! Meet Mona Minkara, a scientist who... more

How do you think a stadium full of Taylor Swift fans would shake the earth? Tumble enters the Swiftiverse with... more

What are the origins of human language? That’s what Elliana wants to know. Linguist Robert Englebretson joins us for a... more

It’s Tumble’s 150th episode! 🥳 To celebrate, we had a Quiz Show with four of our biggest fans. Hear our... more

Happy Holidays! If you would like to help support Tumble and get a last-minute holiday gift, consider becoming a Patreon... more

Our 150th episode is coming up! To celebrate, we’re doing a quiz show with trivia from all 9 seasons of... more

When you have to go, where does it go? That’s what our listener Ellie wants to know. Prepare for potty... more

What would the world be like without animals? Rae Wynn Grant - ecologist, podcaster, and bear cub cuddler - gives... more

It’s a Halloween episode! “There’s a scary secret lurking in the kitty litter…” We’re making a horror movie about a... more

How does reading work in the brain? It’s a question that has fascinated scientists for years. Could braille - the... more

Do fungi breathe? That’s what listener Alice wants to know - and we’ll find out in our punniest episode yet!... more

Tune into our Season 9 premiere to find out the answer to this stinky question. We’ll hear about dino gasses... more

A new season of Tumble is coming soon! Have you ever wondered whether dinosaurs burped? Or where the largest fungus... more

Join Marshall on a Cave Road Trip! On Season 8’s last road trip, you’ll find cave-themed episodes of Tumble, featuring... more

Do you ever wonder what would happen if Cinderella started her own rock band or if Medusa realized just cool... more

We're still on vacation, and while we wait to come back for our ninth season of Tumble Science Podcast for... more

Did you know that you can listen to Tumble in Spanish?! Tumble en Español is our Spanish podcast, hosted by... more

About The Ten News  The Ten News podcast explores topics that kids care about most including events, sports, science, gaming, pop... more

This special Road Trip edition of Tumble includes all five episodes of our Life Lab series, back to back! Listen... more

It's Tumble's first science quiz edition! Play along as Tumble fans Arlo and Talyse compete in three science games: Purr... more

We'll be back with a new episode in two weeks! What would Earth be like if our oceans never existed?... more

“Do dogs think and feel the way we do?” We all know dogs can’t talk. That’s why scientists have to... more

Can we hear and touch the stars, if we can’t see them? Yuma Decaux is trying to put the night... more

When did smartness begin? We’ll find out how a neuroscientist blends up brains, and cracks the case of the Tyrannosaurus... more

Have you ever wondered what bird you’re hearing? We’re going to discover how to recognize birds by their sound -... more

How big is the universe? And how do we know? It's a question that puzzled astronomers for centuries. They had... more

We're working on a special project that we'll announce in our next episode! Enjoy one of our favorite episodes while... more

Why are sloths so slow? We’ll find out how one sloth scientist got crafty and discovered why slowness is a... more

Explore the sounds of ocean science on a sound scavenger hunt! Tune in as oceanographer Amy Bower takes us to... more

A Black botanist is on a mission to discover the hidden stories of Black plant scientists throughout history. Shawn Abrahams... more

Join us on an Arctic adventure as we head out onto the sea ice with a polar bear scientist! Andrew... more

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

Join Marshall as he treks through a blizzard to find a warm spot by the fire, and listen to these... more

How likely is it that we’ll find intelligent alien life on other planets? Are there extraterrestrial civilizations that we could... more

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

When you have to go, where does it go? That’s what our listener Ellie wants to know. Prepare for potty... more

Ever wonder what a mummy smells like? Or why millions of animals were mummified - including baboons? We climb into... more

If there’s too much gas in the atmosphere, who you gonna call? Gas Busters! Find out how a bacteria from... more

Take the Kids Listen Survey!  Tumble’s Life Lab Show at the Cambridge Science Festival  Spider silk? Mushroom leather? Discover what’s next in... more

So far in Life Lab, we’ve uncovered the power of synthetic biology. But with great power comes great responsibility! In... more

Should we make the move to Mars? And how would we live there? Join us as we pack our bags... more

What does cheese have to do with technology? What does engineering have to do with biology? And why should we... more

Season 8 of Tumble begins September 16 with a special, five-part series called “Life Lab.” Life Lab will explore the... more

Hear sounds created from images by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, in this updated episode! The biggest space telescope in... more

Join Marshall for our final Road Trip adventure of the summer, as we travel back to the age of the... more

Tumble presents one of our favorite podcasts from RTÉjr Radio: Cereal!  Deception, Mystery and so much more in “Cereal” RTÉjr Radio’s... more

Join Marshall on a fantastic adventure to the center of the human brain. In this road trip adventure pack, we've... more

Since Lindsay and Marshall are on a break for the summer, we thought we'd share with you one of our... more

Join Marshall out to eat as we share this special road trip fun pack of Tumble episodes having to do... more

What would Earth be like if our oceans never existed? That’s what Charlie wants to know! We recruit Earth detective... more

Why do bubbles pop, and why do bubbles have shadows? We’re in double bubble trouble with two listener questions. Luckily,... more

How many seeds sprouted in the historic Beal Seed experiment we covered in 2021? Find out in this updated version... more

Why do colors exist in the world? That’s what Phoebe wants to know. The answer might change how you think... more

Trash is one of the biggest problems on the planet. But scientists are coming up with solutions that might surprise... more

Where did the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs come from? That’s what our listener Lucian wants to know. Prepare to... more

Come on a trip to Dreamland, as we explore the history of dreaming - and how science changed their meaning,... more

Why and how do cats purr? That’s what Reid wants to know. It sounds like a simple question, but it... more

Clare wants to know if bugs have elbows. Her question starts a debate between Team Bug Arms and Elbows, and... more

What is a butt? That’s what science journalist Katherine Wu wanted to know. Her quest for an answer leads her... more

How do you count the cutest seals on the planet? With the help from thousands of people around the world!... more

All-new Tumble episodes return January 21! We can't wait to share what we have in store.  Today, we're sharing the exciting... more

We have some exciting changes to share with you at the beginning of this episode!  Plus, Part 1 of our favorite-ever... more

How do you launch the largest space telescope ever built into space? The James Webb Space Telescope will travel 1.5... more

What do you need to know about the new COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5 - 11? Sam, age 8, and... more

What tools did Neanderthals use? That’s what Leo wants to know. We dig into the past of Neanderthal archeology, back... more

Why do carved pumpkins rot faster than uncarved pumpkins? That’s what Ari, an 11 year old podcast host, wants to... more

How do you find out why we laugh? With tickling, of course! Gorillas and other great apes appear to love... more

Want to explore the hidden treasures of the deep sea? Come on board the EV Nautilus, a research ship that... more

What are the worst sounds in the world? Lots of noises that can send your hands rushing to cover your... more

Tumble's seventh season is coming at you THIS FRIDAY! Here's a little taste of what's in store.  While you're waiting, why... more

We’re only two weeks away from starting our new season, with all new episodes, on September 17! We’re putting the... more

Tumble will return with all new episodes for Season 7, starting September 17! In the meantime, enjoy one of our... more

Arrrrr! Join two of our favorite pirates on an adventure across the seven seas of science. In this ocean-themed road... more

Tumble Media has a new podcast, Yoga Kids Adventure! Lindsay and Marshall share why we decided to make a yoga... more

From the makers of Tumble, meet Yoga Kids Adventure - the first ever yoga podcast for kids! Lindsay and Marshall... more

How did some animals start to walk on land? Why were dinosaurs so huge? What did our primate ancestors look... more

Would you fly to the top of a volcano that’s about to erupt at any moment? Volcanologist Helena Buurman did,... more

How can science help people? Charita Castro is a scientist who’s spent her life using science to make kids’ lives... more

What’s your favorite food? Why does it taste so good? It turns out, what we think is tasty isn’t just... more

How long can a seed live? To find out, scientists follow a secret map on a mission under the cover... more

Can viruses live in space? That’s what our listener Julian wants to know. It turns out, that’s a question that... more

How do you get a galaxy named for you? In this episode, we learn about the incredible life of Burçin... more

Fish with legs? Crazy, right? Turns out, fish with legs are a lot more real than you might think! We... more

What are the origins of owls, and why do they stay up at night? We answer questions from two owl-curious... more

What happens when a scientist is also a musician? For Barbara McClintock, the combination may have led the way to... more

What happens when a baby falcon meets a balloon telescope in an old Wild West town? An astrophysics animal adventure,... more

Do you love fossils and dinosaurs? Let us introduce you to Myria Perez, a paleontology-obsessed kid who grew up to... more

Tumble returns with all new episodes starting January 22! We’ll have stories about fossils, telescopes, and baby falcons getting into... more

A log that poops presents? Find out about Lindsay and Marshall’s favorite holiday tradition, Tió de Nadal! Followed by one... more