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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

The Seed Treasure Map [UPDATE!]

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Tumble Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.32.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2022

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

How many seeds sprouted in the historic Beal Seed experiment we covered in 2021? Find out in this updated version of one of our favorite episodes for spring! We tag along with scientists following a secret map on a mission under the cover of night, to find a buried treasure. It’s all part of one of the longest running, most legendary experiments in science history! We follow plant biologist David Lowry and his team on this secret scientist-spy-treasure hunt, which only happens once every 20 years. But things don’t go quite as planned. Find out what happens on this epic science quest.

To learn more about the Beal Seed Experiment, listen to our bonus interview episode with David. It’s available to Patrons who pledge just $1/ month or more on patreon.com/tumblepodcast.

Learn more about the experiment and plant biology on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com.  

Send us your science questions at [email protected].

Transcript

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0:00.0

This week we're sharing an update of one of our favorite episodes for spring.

0:04.6

It's about a famous seed experiment.

0:07.2

When we recorded this episode last year, the first seeds had sprouted,

0:11.9

but it took scientists months to find out how many would grow.

0:16.1

So make sure to stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear the experiments full results.

0:25.5

Hi, I'm Lindsay.

0:27.3

And I'm Marshall. Welcome to Tumble, the show where we explore stories of science discovery.

0:31.9

Today we're following a secret map to a hidden treasure.

0:36.2

Ooh, what's the treasure?

0:38.2

The treasure is a bottle of seeds buried over 140 years ago.

0:43.5

We're going to follow the scientists on a mission under the cover of night

0:48.4

to dig it up in one of the longest running experiments in history.

0:53.4

Hey, Tumble fans. As always, I'd like to remind you that Tumble is free and available to everyone.

1:01.9

Thanks to the generous support of our advertisers.

1:04.4

But if you don't like hearing all those ads, you can listen to Tumble completely add free

1:08.3

by subscribing to our Patreon at the $1 level or higher.

1:12.3

Some of our new patrons this past week are Charlotte Mo Salvador, Leland Oak, Maya Joe,

1:17.8

Charlie, Tess, Magnolia, and Corana Joy.

1:21.0

Thanks so much, y'all, and I hope you're enjoying those ad-free episodes.

1:26.5

Tumble has brought you with support from Anchor.

1:28.8

If you love listening to Tumble and you've always wondered what it takes to make your own podcast,

1:33.0

I've got good news for you. You can do it!

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