Do you know how LEGO are made? 🧱🤖

Do you know how LEGO are made? 🧱🤖

Author: Sleep Tight Media | Bedtime Science Show for Kids & Starglow Media December 4, 2024 Duration: 22:49
In this episode, we’re exploring the world of LEGO! Discover how these iconic bricks are made, the fascinating science behind their strength and precision, and how they became a global favourite. From tiny plastic pellets to towering creations, we’ll explore the creativity, engineering, and fun that make LEGO so magical. Sleep Tight!,  Sheryl & Clark --- 👉 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. 

Ever wondered why we feel icky or what makes the stars twinkle? Those big, curious questions from kids are exactly where Sleep Tight Science-A Bedtime Science Show For Kids begins. This calming podcast turns bedtime into a gentle exploration of the world, answering real listener-submitted topics with clear, accessible explanations. Each episode is crafted to be engaging for young, inquisitive minds while remaining straightforward enough for any adult to follow along, making it a shared experience for the whole family. The tone is intentionally soothing, designed to help listeners wind down and drift off while learning something new. You’ll hear complex ideas broken down with care, using proper scientific terms in a way that feels exciting and understandable, not intimidating. It’s a unique blend of education and relaxation, transforming those last moments of the day into a peaceful journey through questions about nature, our bodies, and the universe. Created by Sleep Tight Media and Starglow Media, this series proves that science isn’t just for the classroom-it’s a perfect, wonder-filled companion for the quiet, cozy end of the day. So, snuggle in and let the curiosity flow as sleep approaches.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids
Podcast Episodes
🤖 🔬 How are we doing? 🦠🧪 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23
📢📢 We would love your feedback on season 5! Send us an email at hello@sleeptightscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and we will be very thankful. And, if you have any science questions, include them too! --- About Sleep Tight S…
Animal Superpowers: Orangutans - Treetop Engineers 🦧🌙 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:17
In this episode we learn how orangutans long arms and hand-like feet create extra leverage for hanging and reaching; why keeping the centre of mass below the branch makes wobbles settle; and how a gentle tug on a bendy s…
Listener Questions: From Space to Skin ✨ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:39
In this episode we answer four wonderful questions from curious kids around the world! From the Moon's reflected sunlight to the tiny muscles under our skin, we'll explore science that connects the vastness of space to t…
How Things Work: Swimming Pools and Buoyancy 💧 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:30
Tonight we follow the pool’s “tiny river” to see how calm water stays clean—and why bodies float. We picture the hidden loop (skimmer → pump → filter → return jets), learn how chlorine and balanced pH keep water friendly…
How Things Work: How Helicopters Stay in the Air 🚁🌙 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:12
In this episode, we picture a helicopter’s spinning rotor as a moving wing that makes lift; notice how blade pitchchanges lift; and hear how pilots use the collective (up/down), the cyclic (lean the “flying circle” to dr…
How Things Work: Fidget Toys and Focus 🧠🌙 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:33
Season 5 begins! In this episode we look at how fidget toys can help some brains focus—and why bedtime calls for softer tools. We explore attention as a gentle “spotlight,” meet the hidden sense of proprioception, try ti…
🎉 Season Finale: from 3D Printing to Stardust 🖨️⭐🌌 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:01
In this episode we're going to try our best to summarize 48 episodes of science discoveries—from 3D printers and ancient stardust, to why your body makes gas and Mars has a butterscotch sky. We'll revisit amazing body sy…
Do you know about Stink Bugs? 👃 (Plug your nose encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:36
While we take a short break this week, we’re bringing back one of our favourite Sleep Tight Science episodes all about Stink Bugs. Plus, we will share some fun facts about them and answer listener questions. Sleep Tight!…
Do you know about our solar system? ☄️ (Bernice learns science) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:39
While we take a short break this week, we’re bringing back one of our favourite Sleep Tight Science episodes all about the solar system—featuring Papa Bear telling Bernice about planets and moons, while they have some su…
Do you know about Polar Bears? 🐻‍❄️❄️🧊 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:08
In this episode, we travel to the Arctic to learn all about polar bears! Discover how their giant paws, thick fur, and clever hunting skills help them survive freezing temperatures. We explore their life cycle, behaviour…