Why do bubbles pop, and why do bubbles have shadows? We’re in double bubble trouble with two listener questions. Luckily, Dr. Bubbles is here to save the day! We’ll find out how a normal, everyman physicist named Justin Burton became a superhero bubble scientist, on a quest to make a scientifically proven recipe for giant bubbles. Along the way, we’ll discov ... Show More
Nov 2
Mailbag: How Did Mars Form?
In this mailbag episode, Marshall and Lindsay tackle two great questions from listeners about rainbows and how Mars formed. Also, you'll get to hear about Marshall's trip to the Cambridge Science Carnival in Cambridge, MA, and as always your listener reviews. Help Tumble on our q ... Show More
20m 40s
Feb 2020
The Secret to Blowing Massive Soap Bubbles
Everybody loves bubbles, regardless of age—the bigger the better. But to blow really big, world-record-scale bubbles requires a very precise bubble mixture. Physicists have determined that a key ingredient is mixing in polymers of varying strand lengths, according to a new paper ... Show More
9m 4s
Jan 2024
S3E2: Splish Splash Bubble Bath
Celebrate National Bubble Bath Day with Clem and her brother Corey, as they revel in the joys of long, relaxing bubble baths. Join them at Party Central, where they teach customers the art of bubble-making with simple ingredients like warm water, sugar, and dish soap. Plus, disco ... Show More
7m 5s
Mar 2021
Dennis asks: What if bubbles ate cats?
Mining robot K8-E3, aka Kaytee Three, is trying to find the last piece of a lost asteroid, but she accidentally unleashes a horde of hungry bubbles!
Lessons include: Getting to know the other party can help an argument resolve itself; there are usually renewable resources availa ... Show More
24m 57s