The Case of the Invisibility Cloak with Andrea Alu

The Case of the Invisibility Cloak with Andrea Alu

What are invisibility cloaks made of, and when can we buy them in gift shops? That's right, invisibility cloaks are not just for wizards anymore. We get into the very real science of invisibility with Dr. Andrea Alu. Dr. Alu is one of the leading scientists working on "cloaking." We learn how scientists are playing with the laws of physics and optics to turn fantasy into scientific reality.  Have a question for Tumble? Send us a recording with your name, age, question, what you think the answer is, and how scientists might find out. Email it to tumblepodcast@gmail.com! If you love Tumble, support us by writing a review on iTunes or donating on our website. For more about Kids Listen, a new awesome organization for kids podcasts, visit kidslisten.org.

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Do Aliens Exist?

Do Aliens Exist?

How likely is it that we’ll find intelligent alien life on other planets? Are there extraterrestrial civilizations that we could contact - or that could contact us? And what would these aliens be like...

9 Dec 202219min

Thanksgiving Road Trip - Making a Difference

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 episode pack contains: How to be Helping Scientist ...

23 Nov 202248min

How Do Toilets Work?

How Do Toilets Work?

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 engineer and toilet expert Francis de los Reyes! Who inve...

11 Nov 202219min

The Tomb of the Animal Mummies

The Tomb of the Animal Mummies

Ever wonder what a mummy smells like? Or why millions of animals were mummified - including baboons? We climb into ancient tombs with Egyptologist Salima Ikram, to discover the science and culture of ...

28 Okt 202220min

Gas Busters - Life Lab, Pt. 5

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 change, in our final episode of Life Lab. This episode ...

14 Okt 202218min

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

Fashion's New Spider Sense - Life Lab, Pt. 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: Clothes made from synthetic biology. We hear the...

7 Okt 202216min

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

“Is This a Good Idea?” - Life Lab, Pt. 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 this a good idea?” when it comes to changing the DNA...

30 Sep 202219min

Moving to Mars? - Life Lab, Pt 2

Moving to Mars? - Life Lab, Pt 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 how astronauts could grow their own food, medicine...

23 Sep 202219min

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