Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

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 something new about the natural world while drifting off to dreamland. Have an interesting science question or a topic you’re curious about? Email us at hello@sleeptightscience.com, and it might just be the focus of an upcoming episode!

Episodes

July 2, 2025 22 mins
In this episode of Sleep 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. Perfect for curious kids who love to learn about science! Sleep Tight!,  Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more stories and fewer interruptions? Join Sleep Tight ...
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In this episode, we explore some of the cutest wild animals on the planet and share fun, science-filled facts about each one! From fennec foxes and red pandas to sea otters and bush babies, learn how these amazing creatures survive—and why they’re so adorable. Perfect for curious kids who love animals and bedtime science fun!  Sleep Tight!,  Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more stories and fewer interruptions? Join Sleep T...
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Halfway through recording our latest episode, Sheryl's voice started to sound like a frog, and then like something else we couldn't identify. Sheryl caught a virus that is causing her to cough and affecting her voice. She should be back to normal next week, and with a new episode. Otherwise, you might have to listen to me (Clark) talking to you about science. 😳 Did you know? In this episode of Sleep Tight Science, we are goin...
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In this episode, we will learn all kinds of fascinating science from the questions you sent in! Questions like why we feel pain, and how it's our body's way of protecting us by sending warning signals to the brain. Why we vomit, and the amazing teamwork between your brain and belly that helps protect you from things that might make you sick. Then we learn why buses are so bumpy, especially in the back. Next, we will travel back in ...
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Clark is working on Season 5 of Sleep Tight Science—and we’d love your help! 
What science topics do you want to hear next? Should we change the music? Make the episodes longer? Shorter? Or something totally new? 
Talk it over with your grown-ups and send us your ideas by email (Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sleeptightscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or via our website). If we use your suggestion, you’ll get a special shoutout in an upcoming episod...
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June 4, 2025 22 mins
In this episode we head to the eucalyptus-filled forests of Australia to learn all about one of its most iconic animals: the koala! We discover why koalas aren’t actually bears, what makes marsupials so unique, and how koalas live, sleep, and snack high up in the trees. Along the way, we talk about how long koalas live, the challenges they face in the wild, and why they’re now considered endangered.Sleep Tight,Sheryl & Clark❤️👂📖 ...
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Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 ✨ Want more stories and fewer interruptions? Join Sleep Tight Premium for ad-free listening, bonus bedtime stories every week, and personalized shout-outs for your little ones! Start your free trial now on Apple Podcasts or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠sleeptightpremium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Themes in this episode: ✔️ What is memory? ✔️ How the brain stores memories (and why neurons matter) ✔️ Different types of memor...
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In this episode of Sleep Tight Science, we learn all about the world of jellyfish! Discover why jellyfish aren’t really fish, how they sting, what they eat, and the incredible ways they glow, swim, and grow. From tiny Irukandji to the giant lion’s mane, you’ll learn all about where jellyfish live, how they move, and their strange life cycle. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 ✨ Want more stories and fewer interruptions? ...
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In this episode of Sleep Tight Science, we take a colorful journey through the science of sunlight, scattering, and the atmosphere to find out why the sky looks blue during the day and red at sunrise and sunset. We’ll explore what light really is, how it behaves, and why the sky on other planets can look completely different! This calming, curiosity-sparking episode is perfect for kids who love to wonder about the world around them...
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In this listener-powered episode, we answer some of the curious, clever, and thoughtful questions you've sent us! Why do kids get sick more often in winter? What exactly is celiac disease? What happens if you never brush your teeth or go to the dentist? And why do we sometimes cry or yawn in strange places—like inside a car? With clear explanations and a warm, bedtime-friendly tone, we explore the science behind everyday mysteries ...
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Semiconductors might be tiny, but they do BIG things! In this episode of Sleep Tight Science, we explore what semiconductors are, how they’re made, and why they’re so important in everything from smartphones and laptops to space rockets and self-driving cars. This episode is perfect for curious minds who love asking questions like How do computers work? or What makes my phone so smart? Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 ...
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In this episode, we're going to start to learn all about the amazing field of computer science. We'll talk about what computers really do, how we can talk to them using code, and how they follow step-by-step instructions called algorithms. We'll even explore a big question: can computers learn? And finally, we'll think about how you might learn computer science someday—and what you could do with those skills. Sleep Tight!, Sher...
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In this episode, we'll learn all about cats and dogs—but not the kind that curl up on your couch or chase tennis balls in your backyard. We will explore facts about wild cats and dogs—the fierce, the fast, and … the faunal!? Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- Please check out: www.abcmouse.com/sleeptightscience --- Support Us 👉 Join Premium for AD FREE listening and extra bedtime stories! 👉 Sleep Tight Premium is now av...
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April 9, 2025 23 mins
In this episode, we will explore how batteries work, how they are made, the different types you might find at home or school, and why some gadgets gobble up more power than others. We'll even look at some wild, wacky, battery-powered inventions that might spark your imagination. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- Support Us 👉 Join Premium for AD FREE listening and extra bedtime stories! 👉 Sleep Tight Premium is now avail...
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In this episode, we're going to take a close-up look at both locomotives and trains. We'll discover how they work, why they're so important, and how they've changed over time—from the chugging steam trains of the past to the sleek, high-speed trains of today.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- Support Us 👉 Join Premium for AD FREE listening and extra bedtime stories! 👉 Sleep Tight Premium is now available in Apple Podcas...
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In this episode, we are going to answer more of your questions and a few fun facts. We will journey to the icy world of Pluto, meet the adorable underwater axolotl (ACK-suh-lot-ul), learn about the atmosphere, and discover what your teeth are really made of! And there is a really hard section too full of all kinds of chemical formulas! We hope you learn something as you drift off to sleep. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --...
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March 19, 2025 23 mins
In this episode, we will learn about the water cycle—evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. We will discover how water moves, changes form, and returns to us again and again. The rain that will fall today might once have been part of a glacier, floated in a cloud above a mountain, or even quenched the thirst of a dinosaur millions of years ago! Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- Support Us 👉 Join Premiu...
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In this fun facts episode, we will learn the secrets of the senses, ranging from flies tasting with their feet to owls hearing a mouse step on a twig from 23 meters away. Then, we will explore the world of inventions, learning how creativity, curiosity, and even accidents can lead to amazing discoveries like Band-Aids. We will also travel back in time to learn about mummies—how they were made, where they can be found, and even the ...
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In this episode, we’ll discover why yawning isn’t just about being tired—it helps cool your brain and can even be contagious! We’ll explore the nature of time and why building a time machine isn’t as simple as it sounds. We’ll also uncover why eating salty foods makes us thirsty and how different countries developed their languages over time. Finally, we’ll look at why children need parents and how this is similar to animals in the...
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February 26, 2025 24 mins
In this episode, you'll learn all about beavers! Discover how these skilled rodents shape their environment by building dams, lodges, and canals. Explore their unique adaptations—like waterproof fur, webbed feet, and ever-growing teeth—that help them thrive in water. You'll follow their life cycle from playful kits to hardworking adults, find out what's on their menu, and see how their underwater food storage helps them survive win...
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