Listener Questions: Poisonous Animals, Sunsets and Earth ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒ

Listener Questions: Poisonous Animals, Sunsets and Earth ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒ

Author: Sleep Tight Media | Bedtime Science Podcast For Kids & Starglow Media August 7, 2024 Duration: 21:00
In this episode, we learn why some frogs are poisonous, which snake is more venomous, the king cobra or the rhinoceros cobra and what happens when a venomous spider bites you. Then, taking a break from poisonous animals, we learn why the sun looks red at sunset and about how the world was made. Thank you for submitting your questions! Sleep Tight!,ย Sheryl & Clarkโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ“– --- ๐Ÿ“ขย Have an interesting science topic you would like to investigate?ย Send us an email atย hello@sleeptightscience.comย , and we may feature it in an upcoming show. ๐Ÿ‘‰ First time listening to Sleep Tight Science? Pleaseย follow usย or listen onย Spotify. โค๏ธ We would love to hear from you,ย reach out to us via email. ย --- About Sleep Tight Science Weโ€™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 youโ€™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.ย 

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. Youโ€™ll hear complex ideas broken down with care, using proper scientific terms in a way that feels exciting and understandable, not intimidating. Itโ€™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 isnโ€™t just for the classroom-itโ€™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 Podcast For Kids
Podcast Episodes
Understanding Animals: Do You Know About the Eagle? ๐Ÿฆ… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:40
In this episode, we will learn all about eagles. We will discover how their eyes can spot a fish from three kilometres away, how their bodies are perfectly designed for hunting and flight, and why they build the largestโ€ฆ
Understanding Animals: Do you know about crocodiles? ๐ŸŠ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
In this episode we are going to learn all about crocodile, and hopefully, if you are listening to this before bed, get a good nights rest too. Grown-ups: we value your feedback. Our email and message link are in the episโ€ฆ
Understanding Animals: Do You Know About the Hedgehog? ๐Ÿฆ” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:17
In this episode, we learn about how hedgehog spines actually work, why hedgehogs can hunt venomous snakes without being hurt, what really happens to their body during hibernation, and a strange behaviour involving foam tโ€ฆ
Listener questions: The Science of Bioluminescence ๐ŸŒŠโœจ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:11
In this episode, we're going to find out how bioluminescence works, where it lives, and what scientists have discovered by studying creatures that glow in the dark. We'll go very deep into the ocean, and we'll meet someโ€ฆ
Do You Know Why Screens Are So Hard To Put Down? ๐Ÿ“บ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:34
In this episode, we're going to look at what science says about looking at screens. Researchers are still learning about the effects of staring at the screens of our devices, but what they've found so far explains a lot.โ€ฆ
Understanding Animals: Do You Know About the Flamingo? ๐Ÿฆฉ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:25
Have you ever seen a flamingo and thought โ€” that can't be a real animal? The colour alone is almost too much. That particular shade of pink, standing in the water, reflected back up from the surface. It looks like somethโ€ฆ
Understanding Animals: Do you know about the Octopus? ๐Ÿ™ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:31
In this episode, we're going to find out how the octopus thinks, how it hides, how it hunts, and why it might be the most fascinating animal in the ocean. Grown-ups: we value your feedback. Our email and message link areโ€ฆ
Understanding Animals: Do you know about the Rhinoceros? ๐Ÿฆ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:00
In this episode we are going to learn all about the Rhinoceros, and try something new! We have included a story about Rhino and Pip who will help us learn all about the life a rhino on the Savannah. Grown-ups: we value yโ€ฆ