The Tiny World

Four documentary journeys into the microscopic life in a drop of water, a spoonful of soil, a cheese and our skin. Episodes in English and Spanish.

MicrobiologyScienceNature

4 episodesBilingualOriginal series

SEASON ONE

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Ciliates, algae and bacteria turn a pond-water drop into an ecosystem. A journey into what once seemed empty.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Four documentary journeys into the microscopic life in a drop of water, a spoonful of soil, a cheese and our skin. Episodes in English and Spanish.

Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.

Original scriptsResearched and written for every episode.

Natural voicesMateo · Sarah

Listen your wayEnglish and Spanish.

A continuing storyEpisodes connected by one shared universe.

THE SERIES AT A GLANCE

One dropCiliates and algae bring a pond’s food webs into view.

One spoonfulSoil combines minerals, pores, water, roots and living communities.

One cheeseFermentation and ripening transform flavor, aroma and texture.

Our skinDry, moist and oily sites host different communities.

A closer lookJourneys of scale are narrative devices; the cover is an illustration, not a micrograph.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to listen in order?

No. Each episode stands on its own, although the complete series builds a richer view of the subject.

Can I continue where I stopped?

Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.

Can I switch languages?

Yes. Use the language selector to switch between Mateo in Spanish and Sarah in English.

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