In this episode we explore how submarines dive, hover, and rise through the ocean. We'll discover the special ballast tanks that can fill with water or air to make the submarine heavier or lighter, learn about Archimedes' principle—the rule that explains why things float or sink—and find out how dive planes steer the boat up and down while the pressure hull keeps everyone safe from crushing water pressure.
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In this episode we will learn about the barn owl, a pale, ghostly hunter with two superpowers working in perfect harmony. We'll discover their asymmetrical ears that create a three-dimensional sound map, letting them pinpoint a mouse's exact location in complete darkness with pinpoint accuracy. And we'll explore their specially designed feathers—serrated leading edges, velvety surfaces, and fringed trailing edges—that make their flight absolutely silent.

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In this episode we will learn about the electric eel—a fish (yes a fish) with a triple-battery system that generates up to 860 volts of electricity. We'll discover how thousands of specialized cells stack together to create shocking power, explore the murky Amazon rivers where electricity became the perfect adaptation, and follow young eels as they grow from tiny hatchlings into full-powered predators. From navigation to hunting to defence, electric eels show us nature's most electrifying superpower.

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In this episode we learn about the axolotl, a remarkable salamander with not one but two superpowers. First, they can regenerate entire body parts, regrowing legs, tails, and even portions of their heart and brain with almost no scarring. Second, they've mastered the art of staying young forever, keeping their feathery gills and living their whole lives underwater instead of transforming into land-dwelling adults like other salamanders. 

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In this episode we explore three remarkable adaptations that help giant pandas thrive in the misty bamboo forests of China. We'll discover the "false thumb"—a special wrist bone that works like an extra finger for gripping slippery bamboo stalks. We'll learn how pandas manage a low-nutrition diet by eating for up to 16 hours a day while conserving energy between meals. And we'll explore how these solitary bears navigate steep mountain slopes, communicate through scent messages, and raise cubs that start life smaller than a stick of butter.

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📢📢 We would love your feedback on season 5! Send us an email at [email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and we will be very thankful. And, if you have any science questions, include them too!

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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 sapling brings the next hold closer. We also learn about their nightly nests and simple tools.

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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 the wonders of our own bodies. Each answer includes simple explanations and something kids can notice or try at home.

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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, and then slip into the physics of floating—buoyancy, density, and displacement (with lungs as soft balloons).

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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 drift forward/sideways), and the pedals with the tail rotor to keep the nose steady. We touch on translational lift, ground effect, and the reassuring idea of autorotation—how helicopters can glide safely if the engine has a problem.

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About Sleep Tight Science

We’ve got bedtime down to a (Sleep Tight) Science! Sleep Tight Science is an award winning bedtime podcast 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, 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. 

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