Episodes

June 11, 2025

Listener Questions: Ouch! Barf! Bumps! and the Moon πŸŒ•πŸšŒπŸ€’βš‘

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 vom...
June 9, 2025

πŸŽ‰ We need your help with season 5! πŸŽ‰

Clark is working on Season 5 of Sleep Tight Scienceβ€”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 ...
June 4, 2025

Do you know about the Koalas? 🐨

Perfect for sparking bedtime curiosity or thoughtful family chats, this episode blends science, storytelling, and compassion to help young listeners understandβ€”and care aboutβ€”these fuzzy, tree-hugging creatures from down under.
May 28, 2025

Do you know how your memory works? 🧠

In this calming and curiosity-sparking episode of Sleep Tight Science, we explore the fascinating world of memory.
May 21, 2025

Do you know about Jellyfish? 🌊πŸͺΌ

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 Iruka...
May 14, 2025

Do you know why the sky is blue? β˜€οΈπŸ”΅

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 explor...
May 7, 2025

Listener questions: Winter colds, celiac disease, your teeth and yawning β„οΈπŸ¦·πŸ›Œ

In this episode, we’ll answer some of the questions you’ve sent in!
April 30, 2025

Do you know about semiconductors? βš‘πŸ’»

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 sp...
April 23, 2025

Do you know about Computer Science? πŸ–₯οΈπŸ’‘

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…
April 16, 2025

Fun Facts About Wild Cats & Wild Dogs πŸ†πŸΊ

ο»ΏIn this episode, we'll learn all about cats and dogsβ€”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 dogsβ€”the fierce, the fast, and … the faunal!?...
April 9, 2025

Do you know about batteries? βš‘πŸ”‹

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...
April 2, 2025

Do you know about locomotives and trains? πŸš‚πŸš†πŸš

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 timeβ€”from the chugging steam trains of the past to the ...
March 26, 2025

Listener questions: Pluto, Axolotls, and Teeth πŸͺπŸ¦ŽπŸ¦·

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 wh...
March 19, 2025

Do you know about the water cycle? πŸ’§

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March 12, 2025

Fun facts about Mummies, Inventions, Senses, and Food πŸΊπŸ’‘πŸ‘€πŸ•

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, learnin...
March 5, 2025

Why We Yawn, Time Travel, and Other Big Questions? πŸ€”β³πŸ₯±

In this episode, we’ll discover why yawning isn’t just about being tiredβ€”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’l...
Feb. 26, 2025

Do you know about the beaver? 🦫

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 adaptationsβ€”like waterproof fur, webbed feet, and ever-gro...
Feb. 19, 2025

Do you know about the Canada Goose? 🍁

In this episode, we are going to learn about one of our favourite birdsβ€”the Canada goose! We’ll learn how these birds communicate, why they fly in a V-formation, and what makes them such devoted parents. Plus, we’ll discover ...
Feb. 12, 2025

Do you know about carnivores? πŸΊπŸ†

In this episode, we’ll explore the world of carnivoresβ€”meat-eaters big and small, from lions and sharks to ladybugs and even plants! We’ll learn how they fit into the food chain, the different types of carnivores, and the spe...
Feb. 5, 2025

Do you know about climate change? πŸŒŽπŸ’š

In this episode, we explore a big and important topic climate change! We break down the difference between weather and climate, uncover how human activities are driving rapid warming, and explain the greenhouse effect. We als...
Jan. 29, 2025

Listener Questions: Heat, Cold, Climate Change and the Sun ❄️πŸ”₯β˜€οΈ

In this episode, we will answer some of the questions you, our listeners, have sent in. We will cover why the South Pole is colder than the North Pole, why snow feels so cold, and why fire is so hot. We will also learn how he...
Jan. 22, 2025

Do you know about the ocean? 🌏🌊

In this episode, we are going to start to learn about the ocean, its origin, ocean life, and its importance. We might learn a few fun facts, too. In previous episodes, we learned a lot about animals in the ocean, waves, and w...
Jan. 15, 2025

Fun Facts About Space and the Mystery of Space Junk πŸš€βœ¨

In this episode, we are going to learn facts about the wonders of space and the surprising world of space junk! We'll learn facts about planets, stars, and the Sun, learn how spacecraft are launched and explore the secrets of...
Jan. 8, 2025

Do you know how animals survive in winter? β„οΈπŸ»β€β„οΈ

In this episode, we’ll learn how animals survive the cold of winter. We’ll discover that animals use three strategies to make it through: hibernation , where they slow down and sleep through the cold; migration , where they t...