Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids

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? Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- 📢 Have an interesting science topic you would like investigated? Send us an email at hello@sleeptightscienc...

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...

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 ger...

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 t...

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 pe...

In this episode, we will look at one of our favourite animals, the dog. We will look at their powerful eyes, nose, and ears. We will go back to see how dogs evolved from wolves and became such good pets. We will also answer some listener's questions about cats purring, litter boxes, and farts.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- 📢 Have an interesting science topic you would like investigated...

In this episode, we will start talking about incredible animals and their super senses. For instance, did you know that animal's eyes differ from ours? Some have eyes that can see heat, just like superheroes! Not only do some animals have supervision, but they also can have incredible hearing and touch. After we see just how unique animal senses are, we will have a closer look at compound eyes, fo...

In this special episode, we went on an adventure to learn about space, Earth, and the deep sea. We talked about endless space, why Earth orbits the Sun, the Big Bang, deep-sea animals, and how oceans began. We think these topics are super cool and hope you do too.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- 📢 Have an interesting science topic you would like investigated? Send us an email at hello@sl...

In this special episode, we focus on the questions that listeners have submitted. We learn about bugs and why we sometimes feel itchy after we get bit. We also learn about how thunderstorms can sometimes cause problems with our electricity, why we cannot dig from one side of the earth through to the other, why ladybirds are called ladybirds when they are not always ladies are not birds and how gla...

In this special episode, we focus on the questions that listeners have submitted. We learn about ice cubes and why they can be white or clear. We also learn how squids go to the bathroom and how pearls are made. Lastly, we talk about different kinds of chocolate and why brushing our teeth is important.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- Thank you to our sponsor Kids’ Chemical Solutions and t...

In this episode, we learn about animal migration. Migration is the periodic movement of animals between two regions to breed or find food. We look at some of the different animals that migrate, such as birds, deer, whales and more. We talk about the different kinds of migration, like long-distance, short-distance, altitudinal, and latitudinal and some of the animals that perform these kinds of mig...

In this episode, we will learn about the different stages of sleep, how we dream, why sleep is important, and what our brain does while we sleep. When we sleep, our brain is busy working, sorting through the day's events and information and filing it away. Sleep helps our body to rest and recharge. Without enough sleep, we feel tired, confused and are not ready to have our best day. What are some...

In this episode we'll explore the taste buds on our tongues, discover the incredible range of flavours we can detect, and unravel the science behind why we experience different tastes. We explore why spicy foods make us feel hot and the important role that our nose plays when we taste food - like chocolate. We also give you a science experiment that you can do with your parents. But that's not all...

In this episode, we will learn about worms and try to answer some of the questions you, our listeners, have submitted about this topic and others. We will learn about worms by following along with the story of a little bear named Bernice, who you might already be familiar with if you listen to Sleep Tight Stories. Bernice has many interests, including science, and Papa Bear will help her learn.  ...

In this episode, we learn about Strawberries and that the 'seeds' on the outside of the strawberries are not actually seeds but tiny fruits. We also learned what might happen if we don't shower for a long time and what they might mean for our body. We talked about zombies and whether they are really green or if this is just artistic expression. We discussed our poop and why it is sometimes hard an...

In this episode, we are trying something different. Instead of following a specific topic, we answer questions that listeners have sent us. We learn about the amazing complexity of our bodies and how they move, electricity and how lightbulbs are made, why cheetahs have lines on their faces and why dinosaurs were so big. We look at why spiders have 8 legs and if flies have bones in theirs. We also...

Did you know? In this episode we are going to learn about satellites. We are going to discuss what is a satellite and look at how they get into space. We will talk about all the different kinds of satellites and what they help us to do.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- Please fill out our first listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sleeptightscience --- 📢 Have an interesting sci...

Did you know? In this episode we are going to learn about airplanes. We will answer some questions that have been sent in by our listeners and we are also going to look at the four principles that allow an airplane to fly which are lift, thrust, drag, and weight. We look at the differences between a plane’s wings and a bird’s wings and we find out why a plane cannot go backwards.  Sleep Tight!, Sh...

Did you know? In this episode we are going to look at the digestive system. We will answer some questions that have been sent in by our listeners and we are also going to look at the different systems in the body and learn what happens to our food from the time it enters our moths until it is eliminated from our bodies as waste, or poop.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- Please fill out our...

Do you know? In this episode we are going to look at energy. We are going to look at the different kinds of energy and how they are used. We will also talk about renewable and non renewable energy and what the difference is between them and We will finish up with a story where Bernice and her Papa talk about energy and answer some questions Bernice has.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- Ple...

Did you know? In this episode we are going to look at bones. We are going to find out about what our bones help us to do, how they are made, how we can protect them and how they can heal. We are also going to look at how our bones are like that of a bird.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- Please fill out our first listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sleeptightscience --- 📢 Have...

Sheryl's voice is still recovering from a bad cold, so we will delay our latest episode one week in order to allow her to sound like her best self. Meanwhile, you might be interested in some of our older episodes including an episode on one of our most requested topics, farts. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- 📢 Have an interesting science topic you would like investigated? Send us an email...

Did you know? In this episode we are going to talk about plastic. We are going to look at how plastic is made, why it is so useful but also so bad for the environment. We are going to talk about some different types of plastic and see what we can do to help make using plastic better for the environment.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- Please fill out our first listener survey: https://www...

Did you know? In this episode we are going to talk a bit about sound. We are going to look at the three things that you need to make a sound, sound recordings and how they have changed, and why sound is important to us and the world around us.  Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂🔬 --- Please fill out our first listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sleeptightscience --- 📢 Have an interest...

Did you know? In this episode of Sleep Tight Science we are going to start learning about our dinosaurs With the help of Bernice and Papa Bear we are going to learn about dinosaurs teeth, their bodies and what they look like, as well as what some of them eat. Bernice is going to share some jokes she heard and we are going to see if we can find out some facts that even Bobby doesn’t know. Let’s lis...