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. 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? 🕳️
A bedtime podcast for kids all about their favourite science topics
Aug. 12, 2026
Fun Facts: Meat-Eaters, Giants, and the Strangest Dinosaurs 🦕
In this episode we are going to share some facts about dinosaurs. We have other episodes on dinosaurs which you can find on our feed, but like you we still like to learn more about these fascinating creatures. The inspiration for the episode came from your questions and a new book full of many fun and fascinating facts about things that go roar - or at least we think went roar. Grown-ups: we value your feedback. Our email and message link are in the episode notes—please send us your child’s que
Aug. 5, 2026
Why Is Our Brain in Our Head? 🧠
In this episode, Shiying asked us why our brain is in our head and the answer took us back more than 500 million years to some of the earliest animals with a clear front end and back end. It's an interesting question, one which we don't often answer because we think the answer is obvious right up until the moment you actually try to answer it. Grown-ups: we value your feedback. Our email and message link are in the episode notes—please send us your child’s questions and thoughts. Sleep Tight!,