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
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 i...
June 10, 2026
Understanding Animals: Do You Know About the Capybara? 🦫
In this episode we are going to learn all about the Capybara, which has become famous for being extraordinarily calm, for sitting in hot springs, and for apparently allowing other animals to use it as a piece of furniture. In...
June 3, 2026
Do You Know About the Eagle? 🦅
In this episode, we will learn all about eagles. We will discover how their eyes can spot a fish from three kilometres away, how their bodies are perfectly designed for hunting and flight, and why they build the largest nests...
May 27, 2026
Fun Facts: Bodies, Beasts, and the Big Beyond 🧠🐾🚀
In this episode were are returning to one of our favourite and fun formats; fun facts! We have three lists with three different topics. We'll start with some surprising facts about the human body. Then we'll learn about the a...
May 20, 2026
Understanding Animals: Do you know about crocodiles? 🐊
In this episode we are going to learn all about crocodile, and hopefully, if you are listening to this before bed, get a good nights rest too. Grown-ups: we value your feedback. Our email and message link are in the episode n...