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
April 23, 2025
Do you know about Computer Science? 🖥️💡
In this episode, we're going to start to learn all about the amazing field of computer science. We'll talk about what computers really do, how we can talk to them using code, and how they follow step-by-step instructions called algorithms. We'll even explore a big question: can computers learn? And…
April 16, 2025
Fun Facts About Wild Cats & Wild Dogs 🐆🐺
In this episode, we'll learn all about cats and dogs—but not the kind that curl up on your couch or chase tennis balls in your backyard. We will explore facts about wild cats and dogs—the fierce, the fast, and … the faunal!?...
April 9, 2025
Do you know about batteries? ⚡🔋
In this episode, we will explore how batteries work, how they are made, the different types you might find at home or school, and why some gadgets gobble up more power than others. We'll even look at some wild, wacky, battery...
April 2, 2025
Do you know about locomotives and trains? 🚂🚆🚝
In this episode, we're going to take a close-up look at both locomotives and trains. We'll discover how they work, why they're so important, and how they've changed over time—from the chugging steam trains of the past to the ...
March 26, 2025
Listener questions: Pluto, Axolotls, and Teeth 🪐🦎🦷
In this episode, we are going to answer more of your questions and a few fun facts. We will journey to the icy world of Pluto, meet the adorable underwater axolotl (ACK-suh-lot-ul), learn about the atmosphere, and discover wh...