Tonight, we gently explore the mysterious world of dinosaurs—those ancient creatures that once ruled the Earth. With Benjamin Boster as your guide, you’ll drift through soft reflections on fossil records, prehistoric landscapes, and the science of paleontology. Happy sleeping!
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Aug 22
Politics of the UK | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Unwind with a calm, slow-paced bedtime reading about the politics of the United Kingdom. Learn how this system of government works while your mind relaxes and lets go. Benjamin Boster’s natural, soothing cadence helps you fall asleep peacefully. No whispering, no hypnosis, just g ... Show More
37m 29s
Aug 20
Laundry Detergent | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Drift off with a calm, slow-paced bedtime reading about laundry detergent. Learn how tiny soap molecules lift dirt, the history of washing, and the quiet science of cleaning — all while your mind relaxes. Benjamin Boster reads in a natural, soothing cadence — no whispering, no hy ... Show More
34m 34s
Aug 18
Rowing | Gentle Bedtime Reading to Help You Fall Asleep
Relax with a gentle, educational bedtime reading about the sport of rowing. Explore its history, techniques, and traditions while your mind drifts into calm. Benjamin Boster’s natural, steady voice makes it easy to fall asleep peacefully. No whispering, no hypnosis — just soothin ... Show More
39m 45s
Jan 2025
Some Dinos Had Feathers. Did They Fly?
When you picture a dinosaur, what does it look like? For Jingmai O'Connor, paleobiologist and associate curator of reptiles at the Field Museum of Chicago, the dinosaurs she studies look a lot more like birds.
"If you looked at an artist's reconstruction of something like Velocir ... Show More
13m 18s
Aug 2021
Cognitive Flexibility, Arctic Dinosaurs, Noctilucent Clouds
Learn about how cognitive flexibility helps you learn; why dinosaurs may have been warm-blooded; and noctilucent clouds.A high IQ might mean you're smart, but high "cognitive flexibility" means you can learn by Grant CurrinBarbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Christelle Langley, & Leong, ... Show More
13m 50s
Jun 2018
What’s the Tiniest Dinosaur?
Two small creatures are at the heart of today’s questions, sent in to curiouscases@bbc.co.uk.The Tiniest Dinosaur
"What is the tiniest dinosaur?" asks young listener Ellie Cook, aged 11.Our hunt takes us from the discovery of dinosaurs right up to the present day, which is being ... Show More
26m 46s