The Superpower of the Secret Names

Published: Jan. 25, 2019, 8 a.m.

b'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\\u2019s where we meet Chris Mah, a sea star scientist who has discovered and named over 50 new species! (You might remember him from \\u201cThe Surprising Story of Sea Stars\\u2019 Sticky Feet.\\u201d) Chris shows us next season\\u2019s hottest new sea stars, shows off his amazing toy collection, and shares the secrets behind his super naming super powers.\\n\\nWhat would you name a new species, and why? Tell us at tumblepodcast@gmail.com.\\n\\nSee Marshall\\u2019s photos from our trip, including Chris\\u2019 amazing office and the giant not-so-giant sea star he shows us in the episode. It\\u2019s on our blog at sciencepodcastforkids.com.\\n\\nHear a bonus \\u201cinterview episode\\u201d with Chris Mah when you support Tumble on Patreon! Plus, hear from scientists from all our recent episodes! Pledge here: patreon.com/tumblepodcast'