Science

That’s the theme song, sung by Taj Mahal, for Peep and the Big Wide World, a new animated television show for preschoolers that is meant to introduce them to some basic scientific ideas and practices.

You’re hearing a familiar tune, set to some new words by the group Tickle Tune Typhoon on their new CD, “Singing Science.”

It’s Inventor’s Day, in honor of the birthday of Thomas Edison. Here’s Rita Smith with a Found Again essay.

Tomorrow is Edwin Hubble’s birthday, and John Cech has some reflections on his life and scientific contributions.

You are hearing a little of “What is the Smallest Part” from a recent CD about chemistry produced by Kim Mitzo Thompson and Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, the sisters of Twin Sisters Productions.