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 drift…
Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Do you know about mosquitoes? 🦟 ( Buzzy Encore )
In this encore episode, we’ll explore the fascinating world of mosquitoes. You’ll learn what they are, why they buzz in our ears, why only some bite, and how they find us. We’ll also discover what happens after a bite, how mosquitoes grow up, and even a few surprising ways they help nature stay in balance. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- 📢 Send us your topics at hello@sleeptightscience.com , or leave a voice mail on our website: https://www.sleeptightscience.com.
July 8, 2026
Listener Questions: Stars, the Universe, and Deep Time ✨ ⭐
A wonder-first, bedtime-friendly introduction to stellar science for kids ages 5–11.
July 1, 2026
Listener Questions: Plants, Seeds, and the First Green Thing 🌱🍃
A bedtime podcast all about the questions that kids wonder about science.
June 24, 2026
Listener Questions: Chameleons, Octopuses, and Living Colour 🦎🐙
A bedtime podcast for kids all about science
June 17, 2026
How Things Work: Why Is Air Invisible? 🌬️🔍
In this episode we are going to try and find out what air actually is and why it counts as real matter — because it does, even though it behaves as if it has nothing to prove. Then we'll look at what your eyes actually need in order to see something, and why air usually doesn't give them enough to work with. And then we'll go looking for clues — because invisible things leave evidence, if you know where to look. Grown-ups: we value your feedback. Our email and message link are in the episode no