The Science of Candy Land

Published: Oct. 30, 2020, 9:10 a.m.

b'Happy Halloween! We\\u2019re headed to Candy Land, a sugary laboratory where mathematicians found a mysterious candy dagger appear - over and over again. So gather up your candy box, and let\\u2019s discover out why mathematicians are studying candy to understand the real-life landscapes around us. Mathematician Leif Ristroph shares how he stumbled into making sweet experiments.\\xa0\\n\\nWant to learn more about the reason behind Leif\\u2019s experiments? Listen to our bonus interview episode, available for Patrons at the $1/level a month or higher. Pledge now at Patreon.com/tumblepodcast!\\n\\nVisit our website to see photos and videos of the candy daggers, and find out what a stone forest looks like. Plus, follow Leif\\u2019s special recipe for \\u201cresearch-grade candy.\\u201d Check it out on the blog at sciencepodcastforkids.com!'