The Superpower of the Secret Names
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 “<a href="http://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/single-post/2018/02/09/The-Surprising-Story-of-Sea-Stars-Sticky-Feet" target="_blank">The Surprising Story of Sea Stars’ Sticky Feet.</a>”) 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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>. 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<a href="http://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/single-post/2019/01/25/The-Superpower-of-the-Secret-Names-Photo-Tour" target="_blank"> our blog at sciencepodcastforkids.com</a>. 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: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tumblepodcast" target="_blank">patreon.com/tumblepodcast</a>
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