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Nov 2024
26m 30s

Listener Questions: From Dinosaur Power ...

Sleep Tight Media / Starglow Media
About this episode

In this episode, we're answering your questions! We'll learn why some animals use poop to build their homes—and whether it smells terrible, explore why cars need gas and oil, the science behind rising muffins, the importance of math, and why hair turns gray as we age. We'll also take a look at why siblings can sometimes be annoying, touching on psychology and life skills. Plus, we've sprinkled in surprising facts about gasoline, muffins, and even some quirky poop trivia to keep things interesting. So whether you're in bed, in the car, or enjoying some quality science time, let's jump into our first question!

Sleep Tight!, 

Sheryl & Clark

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Poop Detectives: Working Dogs in the Field

How Car Engines Work

"Science Experiments You Can Eat" by Vicki Cobb

Math is Fun - Real-Life Math

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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!

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