The Superpower of the Secret Names

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Tumble Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.3 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 25 January 2019

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

How do species get their scientific names? To find out, Lindsay and Marshall take a field trip behind the scenes at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. That’s where we meet Chris Mah, a sea star scientist who has discovered and named over 50 new species! (You might remember him from “The Surprising Story of Sea Stars’ Sticky Feet.”) Chris shows us next season’s hottest new sea stars, shows off his amazing toy collection, and shares the secrets behind his super naming super powers. What would you name a new species, and why? Tell us at [email protected]. See Marshall’s photos from our trip, including Chris’ amazing office and the giant not-so-giant sea star he shows us in the episode. It’s on our blog at sciencepodcastforkids.com. Hear a bonus “interview episode” with Chris Mah when you support Tumble on Patreon! Plus, hear from scientists from all our recent episodes! Pledge here: patreon.com/tumblepodcast

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Lindsay.
0:04.6	And I'm Marshall.
0:05.6	Welcome to Tumble, the show where we explore stories of science discovery.
0:09.6	How do species get their names?
0:12.4	We're headed behind the scenes at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History to meet a
0:17.0	scientist with super naming superpowers.
0:20.4	He's kind of a sea star, superstar, and he's going to show us how he's discovered and
0:25.9	named over 50 new species.
0:34.3	Tumble is brought to you with support from Spotify for podcasters.
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1:04.7	app.
1:08.0	We asked our listeners what they would name a new species.
1:11.4	And here's what 5-year-old Frankie has to say.
1:14.4	My species is a Jack Millior and it has a body of a Jackuar and a head and tail of a
1:21.0	million.
1:22.0	It has turkey feathers.
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