Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

In this episode, we will explore the Earth through some engaging fun facts. We will investigate why Earth is often referred to as the "Blue Marble," examine the ten largest islands and their unique features, and dive into some of the remarkable animals native to Australia. Also, we will discuss why Earth could be considered a vast playground. We'll also answer questions from our listeners: Porter Murdock, who will ask why mountains...

In this episode, we will learn a little about raccoons. We will look at their appearance, life cycle, and how they adapted to living in cities and other urban environments. We also answer listener questions regarding how legs help us move, why we are ticklish, and how our body feels pain. This is a fun one!

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In this episode, we will learn about electricity and computers with questions from James, Daniel, Silas, Addalyn, and Caleb. We'll talk about how we make electricity using methods such as generators, water, wind, solar power, and burning fuels. We'll also explain how electricity travels through a cord into your gadgets. Plus, we'll look at how we make computers and the chips inside them, where they're made, and what we need to make...

This episode taught us a little about solar eclipses and some safe ways to view them. We had questions from Adeline, who wanted to know how the Northern Lights appear; Nate, who asked why the lighting is so hot; and Isaiah, who asked why the sky is blue. We would love to hear your thoughts if you experience the upcoming total solar eclipse. 

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In this episode, we will learn a little about aliens or extraterrestrials. We will discuss why scientists think there could be life outside our planet and how they will look for it. We will look at the “Goldilocks Zone,” where it is not too hot or cold for liquid water and possibly life. We will examine questions from Harrison, Alba, Griffin, and Rohan. They will ask about how the earth was made; how lava is made; why we have to go...

In this episode, we will learn more about the solar system, uncovering intriguing facts about the solar system and the moon, comets, and space travel. We will start with a brief recap of what we have previously explored about the solar system. With these new facts—from the moon's mysterious craters to the tail-spinning journeys of comets and the exciting realities of voyaging through space—you can share fascinating tidbits with you...

In this episode, we explore why we sometimes feel yucky, like after eating too many sweets or not enough veggies or when we're super worried or stressed out. Feeling yucky can mean our body is trying to tell us something, but figuring that out can be tricky because everyone's body is different. We're also going to talk about why we get hiccups, sneeze, and sore throats when we're sick. Thank you for listening!

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In this episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of penguins! Imagine journeying from the icy South Pole to exotic islands near the equator, discovering where these fantastic birds call home. We'll uncover the secrets of their black and white feathers, learn about the different penguin species from the tiny to the towering, and find out how they keep cozy in the chilliest places. Plus, we'll solve mysteries like why we have...

Did you know that the dinosaur with the longest name is Micropachycephalosaurus? In this episode we answer questions from our listeners about dinosaurs.  Questions like, what caused the dinosaurs to become extinct, and What was the first dinosaur ever discovered? If you love dinosaurs as much as we do, then you will love listening to all the facts we discovered. 

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In this episode, we start to learn about viruses. Viruses are extremely small and can only be seen with a special microscope. Even though they are small, they can have a very big impact on our bodies. We learn about this topic by following a story with Bernice and Papa Bear as they learn all about it.

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In this episode, we learned about spiders, especially the Darwin's Bark Spider and some questions from you, our listeners. Spiders are fascinating creatures with unique characteristics: they belong to the arachnid family and can be found worldwide in various sizes and colours. They exhibit remarkable abilities, from web-spinning and hunting to having special features like blue blood and multiple eyes. These diverse and often misund...

In this remastered episode, we are going to learn a bit about food. Which we thought was worthy of a repeat, considering all the food we eat during this time of year. 

What is a balanced diet? What does our body need to function properly? We are also going to look at some quick answers to come listener's questions. Come and join us and see what you can learn! 

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In this episode, we will learn about snow, what it is made of and the different colours it can be. Did you know that snow could be in different colours? We will discuss the water cycle and how important snow is for the water supply in many places. We will look at The Science of Snowflakes and discuss how they are created and how each is unique. We will examine how the temperature influences the design of the snowflake. We wil...

In this episode, we will explore the amazing world of Marine Mammals and their incredible superpowers! Marine Mammals are warm-blooded, breathe air with lungs, and even have a bit of hair at some point in their lives. They can do awesome things like dive super deep into the ocean. We will also answer listeners' questions! We'll talk about why narwhals have long, pointy horns, whether we can train fish like we train do...

In this extra science episode, we answer the questions: Do cats and dogs have the same organs? How do cats balance so well? Where does lightning come from? How are medicines made, and how do they (and poisons) affect the body? and How do markers work?

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In this episode, we'll dive into the fascinating science behind video games. We'll explore how they'll tap into physics, applying Newton’s laws of motion and projectile motion. We'll see how chemistry plays a role, especially when characters mix elements to concoct new potions. The focus will also shift to biology, reflecting on ecosystems and character evolution that mirror our world. We'll peek at the programm...

In this episode, we answered listener questions. We talked about our amazing bodies and how they work. Our skin has three special layers, and the top one protects us. When we're sweaty, some things can stick to our skin because of the sticky sweat. We also learned that inside our bones, there's a special place that makes blood cells. These cells do important jobs like carrying air and fighting germs. And we learned th...

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 ...

In this episode, we'll explore hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons. Ever wonder why these storms have different names? It's all about where they form! We'll dive into the cool parts of a hurricane: the eye, eyewall, and rainbands. Plus, we'll track a hurricane's journey from formation to decay. Curious about how concrete is made or why it's great for building? Eager to know how birds soar or why penguin...