Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

Sleep Tight Science is an engaging bedtime show that makes science accessible and enjoyable for the whole family. Snuggle in and drift off to sleep while learning about science topics submitted by listeners! Designed for curious young minds (but simple enough for grown-ups to understand), Sleep Tight Science uses big words to answer big questions that kids wonder about, like why do we feel icky sometimes and how do our legs help us move? Learn something new about the natural world while drifting off to dreamland.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 20, 2024

Do you know about Dolphins? 🐬

In this episode, we’ll explore these intelligent, playful marine mammals known for their friendliness and incredible behaviours. Learn how dolphins, part of the “toothed whale” family alongside orcas, differ from their close…
Nov. 13, 2024

Listener Questions: From Dinosaur Power to Houses Made from Poop 🦕

In this episode, we're answering your questions! We'll learn why some animals use poop to build their homes—and whether it smells terrible, explore why cars need gas and oil, the science behind rising muffins, the importance…
Nov. 6, 2024

Do you know about The Milky Way? 🌌

In this episode, we'll journey through our home galaxy, the Milky Way, a vast spiral galaxy with over 100 billion stars, including our Sun. Located in the quieter Orion-Cygnus Arm, about 27,000 light-years from the center, o…
Oct. 30, 2024

Fun Facts: Creepy, Crawly, and a Little Bit Gross! 🧟🪳

In this episode, we are going to learn about the animal kingdom’s strangest and grossest creatures! We’ll start with the housefly, discovering its unique habits like tasting with its feet and vomiting on its food, and move o…
Oct. 23, 2024

Do you know about the human skeleton? 💀

In this episode, we'll learn all about the human skeleton—the framework of 206 bones that give our body shape, support us and help us move. We'll explore how the skull, rib cage, and spine protect our most important organs a…