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Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids

Sleep Tight Media | Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids & Starglow Media

We’ve got bedtime down to a (Sleep Tight) Science! 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

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21:24

Fun Facts: Snake-Headed Caterpillars & Sand Made by...

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/10/21

In this episode, we’ll trade the big questions for a handful of small fun facts. We’ll meet a caterpillar that bluffs like a snake, then swim to a coral reef to find out how a fish helps make the sand on the beach. Lots of great facts to explore as you drift off to sleep .Have a question of your own? We'd love for you to send it to us. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more science and fewer interruptions? 👉 Join Sleep Tight Friends (Sleep Tight Premium) No ads on any of our

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28:31

Do you know about ghosts? 👻🎃 | Encore spook

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/10/16

We are bringing back this one from a few years ago. In this episode, we discover why you might have thought you saw a ghost. We found out that many cultures, even if they are far apart, have tales about ghosts or spirits. We looked at ghosts from a science perspective and learned that sometimes our eyes and brains play tricks on us, like seeing things that aren't really there. We also talked about how you could design an experiment to find out if the ghost your friend saw was real. Plus, we dived

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24:49

Why Is Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Red? 🪐

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/10/14

Éabha, who is six, and Fionn, who is eight, both wrote to us about the same thing: what is the red spot on Jupiter made of, and why is it red?In this episode, we'll find out that the Great Red Spot is a storm so big that Earth could fit inside it, and that a spacecraft called Juno has measured how far down it reaches. We'll visit a laboratory where scientists turned a frozen chemical reddish orange, and we'll learn why nobody can say for certain yet what colours the storm. Have a question of your

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23:48

Why Do a Butterfly's Wings Match? 🦋

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/10/07

Luna and Elodie both noticed that the pattern on one side of a butterfly looks copied onto the other. In this episode, we'll find out that butterfly wings actually grow separately, following the same genetic instructions. Along the way, we'll meet two genes that scientists found by switching them off, and see why the match isn't always perfect.Have a question of your own? We'd love for you to send it to us. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more science and fewer

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22:12

Why do cats rub against us? 🐈‍⬛

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/09/30

This episode’s question comes from Gabe, who lives in Des Moines, Iowa. Gabe wanted to know why cats rub against us. We will explore what a cat's scent glands are doing, why cats rub against each other, and what all of that might tell us about why your cat does the same thing to you.Have a question of your own? We'd love for you to send it to us. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more science and fewer interruptions? 👉 Join Sleep Tight, Friends (Sleep Tight Premium) No ads

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24:02

How Does a Bee Choose a Flower? 🌼🐝

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/09/23

Ava, age 5, wants to know how bumblebees land on flowers. It turns out bees can sense something invisible in the air before they even touch down, and it took scientists years of clever experimenting to figure out what. We'll uncover the surprise hiding in our garden, then drift off to sleep as the bees head home for the night.Have a question of your own? We'd love for you to send it to us. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more science and fewer interruptions? JoinSleep Tight

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24:13

Do Crows Really Hold a Grudge? 🐦‍⬛

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/09/16

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 you

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25:05

Nocturnal Animals: How Can Anything See in the Dark? 🌙👀

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/09/09

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

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27:58

Season 5 Finale: Everything Connects 🦏🦭🪲🧠🌌✨

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/09/02

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? JoinSleep Tight Premiumfor ad-free listening, bonus

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24:32

Do You Know About the Dung Beetle? 🪲

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/08/26

In this episode, before you drift off to sleep, we are going to learn all about the dung beetle. The dung beetle does a job nobody else wants. It eats dung, rolls dung, and raises its young inside dung. And while we think this is kind of stinky, we think it's a pretty extraordinary creature. You might too.Sleep Tight!,Sheryl & Clark❤️👂📖--- ✨ Want more science and fewer interruptions? JoinSleep Tight Premiumfor ad-free listening, bonus bedtime stories every week, and personalized shout-outs

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25:59

What Would Happen If You Fell Into a Black Hole? 🕳️

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/08/19

In this episode we are going to try to answer the question, What Would Happen If You Fell Into a Black Hole. And in trying to do so we are going learn all kinds of cool science.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!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more science and fewer interruptions? JoinSleep Tight Premiumfor ad-free listening, bonus bedtime stories every week, and

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25:10

Fun Facts: Meat-Eaters, Giants, and the Strangest...

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/08/12

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

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22:47

Why Is Our Brain in Our Head? 🧠

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/08/05

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

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18:20

Do you know about trees? 🌲 (New version)

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/07/29

Have you ever wondered about how trees grow? How can you tell how old they are? or Why are trees so important? In this episode we are going to talk about all these things. With the help of Craig Tupper, a forester in New Brunswick Canada, we are going to try and answer some questions about trees.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!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more stories

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23:44

Do you know about jets? ✈️🛫🌍🛬 (Encore vroom)

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/07/22

In this encore episode ofSleep Tight Science, we’re learning all about jets! What makes a jet different from other airplanes? How do jet engines work? And why are jets so fast? We’ll learn about the science of thrust, engines, and speed—and finish with some fun facts. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- 📢Send us your topics at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sleeptightscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or leave a voice mail on our website: ⁠https://www.sleeptightscience.com⁠. ✨ Want more stories and fewer

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26:38

Do you know about mosquitoes? 🦟 ( Buzzy Encore )

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/07/15

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 at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sleeptightscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or leave a voice mail on our website: https://www.sleeptightscience.com. ✨

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28:19

Listener Questions: Stars, the Universe, and Deep...

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/07/08

In this episode, four listeners ask four of the biggest questions in astronomy. We explore how the universe went from total darkness to its first stars, what a light-year really means, and what eventually happens to our sun. 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!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more science and fewer interruptions? JoinSleep Tight Premiumfor ad-free listening,

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26:55

Listener Questions: Plants, Seeds, and the First...

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/07/01

In this episode we have two questions from two six-year-olds living on opposite sides of the world. Nora Peng is six years old and lives in Hangzhou, China. Yumi is six years old and lives in Florida in the United States. Nora Peng wants to know where the very first seed on Earth came from. And Yumi wants to know how plants get their colour. 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

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25:38

Listener Questions: Chameleons, Octopuses, and Living...

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/06/24

In this episode we have three super questions. One from Callum is 6 years old and lives in Manchester, England. He wants to know how chameleons change colour. Next, Albert who is 5 years old and lives in Maine, wants to know something very specific — can chameleons turn white? And Cora who is 8 years old and lives in the Pacific Northwest, wants to know how octopuses change colour. Grown-ups: we value your feedback. Our email and message link are in the episode notes—please send us your child’s

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27:19

How Things Work: Why Is Air Invisible? 🌬️🔍

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids ·

2026/06/17

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

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