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
Sept. 16, 2026
Do Crows Really Hold a Grudge? 🐦⬛
Did you know a crow can remember your face? If it decides you're trouble, it can recognize you years later, and it might tell its friends. Even ones that never met you. Tonight's question comes from Anthony in Okemos, Michigan, who'd heard that crows hold grudges passed down through generations. We find out what a group of scientists in Seattle discovered when they tested it with rubber masks, and why "grudge" turns out not to be quite the right word. Have a question of your own? We'd love for
Sept. 9, 2026
Nocturnal Animals: How Can Anything See in the Dark? 🌙👀
Did you know the night is never really pitch dark, even with no moon out? There's always a little light, and some animals have eyes built to catch every bit of it. Tonight's question comes from Sage in Rochester, Minnesota, who wanted to know how nocturnal animals see in the dark. We'll find out why an animal's eyes sometimes seem to glow in a flashlight beam, and why an owl has to turn its whole head just to look at you. Have a question of your own? We'd love for you to send it to us. Sleep Tig
Sept. 2, 2026
Season 5 Finale: Everything Connects 🦏🦭🪲🧠🌌✨
What does a rhinoceros have in common with a flamingo, a hedgehog, and an eagle? Why does the same logic that put your brain in your head also explain how a crocodile lies in a river? And what does a dung beetle rolling dung across an African savanna have to do with a black hole? In this episode we 5 finale follow five threads that ran through all of season 5. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more science and fewer interruptions? Join Sleep Tight Premium for ad-free listening, bonu
Aug. 26, 2026
Do You Know About the Dung Beetle? 🪲
Did you know the horned dung beetle is one of the strongest animals ever measured for its size?
Aug. 19, 2026
What Would Happen If You Fell Into a Black Hole? 🕳️
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