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April 30, 2025 25 mins
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 ❤️👂📖 ✨ 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: ✔️ Basic electronics: How semiconductors help devices work ✔️ Materials science: What semiconductors are made of and why they’re special ✔️ Tiny technology: Understanding microchips, transistors, and nanometers ✔️ Manufacturing process: How semiconductors are made from silicon crystals ✔️ Everyday science: Real-world uses of semiconductors in technology we use daily ✔️ Science literacy: Making complex scientific ideas like doping, circuits, and logic accessible to young listeners --- Support Us 👉 Join ⁠Premium⁠ for AD FREE listening and extra bedtime stories! 👉 ⁠Sleep Tight Premium⁠ is now available in Apple Podcasts! 🎉 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts, or share our podcast with your friends. 📢 Have an interesting science topic you would like to investigate? Send us an email at ⁠hello@sleeptightscience.com⁠ , and we may feature it in an upcoming show.  --- About Sleep Tight Science 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! Dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of children, Sleep Tight Media helps families replace bedtime struggles with bedtime snuggles.  -- Please check out: ⁠⁠www.abcmouse.com/sleeptightscience⁠ Advertising provided by Starglow Media. Learn more about Starglow Media ⁠here
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