Have you ever wondered what life on Earth would be like without trees? In this episode of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, we’re exploring that big question with the help of two curious listeners, Rowan and Neesha!
Join Lindsay and Marshall as they talk to plant ecophysiologist Angelica Patterson to uncover the essential role trees play in our world. From p ... Show More
Apr 17
Are Animals Ticklish? (Mailbag + New song!)
A special “tickle attack” Mailbag edition of Tumble! We’re tackling your questions about whether animals can be tickled, and why we laugh when we’re tickled. David Leavens, a professor of psychology, helps us break down the not-so-silly science of tickling. Plus, a brand NEW SONG ... Show More
20m 52s
Sep 2024
✨Encore✨ Do you know about trees? 🌲
Did you know? We are back with another episode of Sleep Tight Science, and in this episode, we will learn about trees. Have you ever wondered about how trees grow? How can you tell how old they are? Why are trees so important? In this episode, we are going to talk about all these ... Show More
18m 28s
Jul 2023
Beavers, Pando Tree, $7 Violin. July 7, 2023. Part 1
<p><a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/beaverland-book-club/" target="_blank">How The Humble Beaver Shaped A Continent</a></p>
<p>The American beaver, Castor canadensis, nearly didn’t survive European colonialism in the United States. Prized for its dense, lustrous fu ... Show More
47m 11s
Dec 2024
'Why Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves'
An injured little bird needs to find a safe home, but will the trees of the forest come to her rescue? Find out in the charming tale ‘Why Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Valerie Kahler, illustrations by N ... Show More
5m 28s
Mar 2025
The Birthday Tree by Sara Connor
<p>Have questions for Sara about trees, forestry or her career? Send an email or a voice memo to makedupstories@gmail.com.</p><p>Today we have a guest story by Sara Connor. Sara was a Flight Instructor and High School Science teacher. She taught kids about forests, water, soil, a ... Show More
17m 57s
Aug 2024
The not-so-secret life of plants
From the perspective of Western science, plants have long been considered unaware, passive life forms; essentially, rocks that happen to grow. But there’s something in the air in the world of plant science. New research suggests that plants are aware of the world around them to a ... Show More
39m 4s
