Listener Questions: From Dinosaur Power to Houses Made from Poop 🦕

Sleep Tight Science - A Bedtime Science Show For Kids

Sleep Tight Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 613 Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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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 --- 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 --- 👉 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 [email protected] , 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 [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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0:00.0	You're listening to Sleep Type Science.
0:14.4	Did you know that some animals like dung beetles actually eat poop?
0:21.5	What?
0:22.6	In fact, they're nature's little recyclers, helping keep the environment clean.
0:36.4	Hello, friends, and welcome back to Sleep Tight Science,
0:40.3	a bedtime show that answers your questions about science.
0:45.3	We'll learn why some animals use poop to build their homes and whether it smells bad.
0:55.0	Explore why cars need gas and oil, the science behind rising muffins, the importance of math,
1:03.0	and why hair turns gray as we age.
1:06.0	We'll also take a look at why siblings can sometimes be annoying, touching on psychology and life skills.
1:14.4	Plus, we've sprinkled in surprising facts about gasoline, muffins, and even some quirky poop
1:22.3	trivia to keep things interesting. So whether you're in bed, in the car, or enjoying some quality science time, let's jump into
1:33.3	our first question.
1:38.4	Our first question comes from Leandra, a fourth grader who asks, why do some animals use poop to build their homes?
1:48.4	And does it smell bad?
1:52.2	Yes, some animals do use poop as part of their building materials,
1:58.1	and it turns out to be pretty clever.
2:05.2	For example, dung beetles are champions at recycling animal droppings. They collect fresh dung from larger animals like cows or elephants,
2:13.8	roll it into balls and bury it underground to create nests for their eggs.
2:20.3	When the eggs hatch, the dung becomes food for the baby beetles, helping them grow strong.
2:28.3	So, dung beetles don't just use poop for building, it's also essential for feeding their young.
2:39.0	Another example is the termite.
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