
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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 194 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Education for KidsKids & Family | |||

This episode’s question comes from Gabe, who lives in Des Moines, Iowa. Gabe wanted to know why cats rub against us. We will explore what a cat's scent glands are doing, why cats rub against each other, and what all of that might tell us about why yo... more
Ava, age 5, wants to know how bumblebees land on flowers. It turns out bees can sense something invisible in the air before they even touch down, and it took scientists years of clever experimenting to figure out what. We'll uncover the surprise hidi... more
Did you know a crow can remember your face? If it decides you're trouble, it can recognize you years later, and it might tell its friends. Even ones that never met you.
Tonight's question comes from Anthony in Okemos, Michigan, who'd heard that crows... more
Did you know the night is never really pitch dark, even with no moon out? There's always a little light, and some animals have eyes built to catch every bit of it.
Tonight's question comes from Sage in Rochester, Minnesota, who wanted to know how noc... more
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I love this science show maybe you could do some music at the end it’s easier to fall asleep though
Oki so the people that sound like “parents” might be kids or 50,60,70,or 80 year olds and beyond. I’m just saying, anyways I am like IN LOVE with this Podcast it calms me and teaches me A LOT.. and it
Helps me through the hardest times, goodnight!
Kid I love this show. It’s so good. Also, can you please do a penguin episode? my opinion is that it gives you so much information I love asparagus because it gives summer much information and I also shared about like phone cell phones I watch Hotel Transylvania last night and it was the second movie and it was so cool because they had smart phones or regular phoneI gave you so much information. I love that and I spent so much of the time like giving information to us. That’s so cool. Love you p... more
We love listening to this every night as our 6 and 7 year old goes to sleep. We’ve learnt so much (including the adults) and find it perfect to unwind. Thank you! From the UK
I’ve been here since the beginning of season 4 it’s come a long way if you’ve been here longer you really know what I mean.🥹
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A bedtime science show that makes complex topics approachable for families, blending kid-friendly explanations with audience questions. Episodes span brain evolution, trees, jets, mosquitoes, space, plants, animal biology, and everyday physics, all delivered in a calm, storytelling cadence designed to help kids wind down while learning. The format often features listener questions, guest experts, and light sponsorships, which helps keep content fresh and engaging for curious young minds and their grown-ups. A standout trait is the podcast's ability to entertain and educate without sacrificing sleep-friendly framing, making it a reliable science resource for families seeking approachable, question-driven science storytelling.
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Sleep Tight Science launched 6 years ago and published 194 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Sleep Tight Science include:
1. Jo Pai
2. Craig Tupper
3. Nora Peng
4. Danny Ethington
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