This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes from the past!
It’s a scientific controversy of planetary proportions! Is Pluto a planet, or not? You decide, after we present two sides of an epic astronomy argument. Back in 2006, the International Astronomer’s Union voted on a definition of the word “planet” that excluded Pluto and other newly dubbed ... 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
May 2023
What Do You Believe? Question It. | The Show
In disruptive times like these, it can be useful to expand your mind with radical new ideas, especially when they challenge your own assumptions. We need to remember that discomfort can be the first step in genuine learning, but only if we’re open to it.
Today’s guest, Malcolm Co ... Show More
1h 52m
Apr 2025
Do you know about semiconductors? ⚡💻
Semiconductors might be tiny, but they do BIG things! In this episode of Sleep Tight Science, we explore what semiconductors are, how they’re made, and why they’re so important in everything from smartphones and laptops to space rockets and self-driving cars. This episode is perf ... Show More
26m 3s
Feb 2022
WeWow Day 5: Let's Meet Inventor, Lewis Latimer
Mindy and Guy Raz are back on the road in the Wowmobile! Today, they're learning about Lewis Latimer, a Black inventor behind some of the greatest inventions of his time, while listening to one of their favorite podcasts, "Who, When, Wow!" And don't forget to stock up your invent ... Show More
30 m
Apr 2022
How to Build a Solar-Powered Website
Like most modern publications, Low-tech Magazine has a website. But when you scroll through theirs, you’ll notice an icon in the corner: the weather forecast in Barcelona. That’s because Kris Decker, the creator of Low-tech Magazine, powers the site off a solar panel on his balco ... Show More
38m 40s