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STEM with Dr. Owl

STEM with Dr. Owl Join our endlessly curious explorer Emma, her wise feathered mentor Dr. Owl 🦉, and their goofy robot sidekick Ziggy 🤖, as they dive into the wonders of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! 🚀🧪📚 In STEM with Dr. Owl, each 10-minute episode turns everyday questions into exciting adventures. Why is the ocean salty? How do fish breathe underwater? What makes robots “think”? Powered by friendly AI voices, the stories come to life with answers that make you say “wow!” and

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9:08

Why Does the Sky Go Boom? – Meteorology & Weather...

STEM with Dr. Owl ·

2026/03/25

Kids will learn the science behind thunderstorms, discovering how cumulonimbus clouds form and why lightning creates the loud shockwave of thunder. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they answer a fantastic question from 6-year-old Ellie, find out exactly how hot a lightning bolt really is, and learn a fun counting trick to figure out how far away a storm is! Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning

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9:05

How Do Bats Fly? – Animal Biology & Echolocation...

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2026/03/23

Learn how bats fly using wing anatomy, mammal biology, and echolocation to navigate in the dark. In this fun and interactive episode, kids discover how bats use their hands as wings, how flight works, and why bats are the only mammals that truly fly.Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.A – Structure and Function

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8:52

How Do Text Messages Travel? – Radio Waves &...

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2026/03/20

Discover the invisible science of radio waves, cell towers, and underground networks that allow mobile phones to send text messages across the world. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they uncover how a picture of a kangaroo travels from Australia in just one second! Test your knowledge with fun trivia and learn why phone signals don't rely on tiny mail carriers. Want more fun science?Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.C – Information Technologies and Instrumentation

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10:19

[Replay] Why Do Things Melt? – Physics & Chemistry...

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2026/03/18

🍦 Learn about the physics of melting, molecules, and the three states of matter as Ziggy the Robot desperately tries to stop his lime popsicle from turning into a sticky puddle! Join Dr. Owl and Emma for a "molecule dance party" to discover why heat makes the tiny building blocks of our world wiggle, jiggle, and slide apart. It is a science-tastic adventure filled with frozen soldiers, rock juice, and even jet-powered puddles!

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9:33

Why Do We Have Boogers? – Biology & Human Body...

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2026/03/16

Learn how your body uses boogers and mucus as a secret superhero defense system to keep your lungs clean and healthy. Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot explore the sticky world of "nose trash nuggets," discover how nose hairs act like filters, and find out why we make a whole liter of snot every single day!Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.A – Structure and Function

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10:39

[Replay] Why Is This Orange Fuzzy? (What Is Mold?)

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2026/03/13

Today we're replaying one of our favorite past mysteries! Have you ever found fuzzy stuff growing on fruit? Let’s investigate what mold really is.🍊 Discover the secret world of mold spores, fungi, and nature’s cleanup crew in this fun biology episode. Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they help Ziggy the Robot understand why his orange grew a "green beard" and how tiny spores float through the air to find a home. You'll even learn how some molds are used to make life-saving medicine! Want more fun science

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11:31

Why Do Bananas Get Bruises? – Biology & Chemistry for...

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2026/03/11

Biology of cells and chemical reactions are the focus of today's fruity investigation. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they shrink down to look at the tiny "water balloon" cells inside your favorite snacks. Discover why oxygen and enzymes turn your fruit brown and learn a fun experiment you can do in your own kitchen!Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.A – Structure and Function

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9:38

Did We Just Lose an Hour? – Earth's Tilt & Physics...

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2026/03/09

Discover how the Earth's tilt and rotation create the changing seasons and why we shift our clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and a very confused Ziggy as they solve the mystery of the "missing hour" and learn why the sun stays out longer in the summer. Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS1.B – Earth and the Solar System

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9:35

How is Cotton Candy Made? – States of Matter &...

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2026/03/06

Discover the science of states of matter, physical changes, and centrifugal force as we explore how cotton candy machines work. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very sticky Ziggy as they learn how heat and spinning turn hard sugar crystals into fluffy, delicious clouds. We also reveal the world's longest cotton candy record and why this treat is called "Papa's Beard" in other countries!Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS1.A – Structure and Properties of Matter

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11:36

Why Do We Love Pets So Much? – Biology &...

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2026/03/04

Biology of baby features, dopamine brain chemicals, and the science of "cuteness" are explored in this heartwarming episode about our animal best friends. Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they discover why certain features switch on our "Care Mode" and how our brains give themselves a "hug" whenever we see a puppy, kitten, or bird.Don't forget to check out our previous episode on how animals became our partners over thousands of years: "Where Did Our Pets Come From?" . Click to listen -->

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10:50

How Can Gems Grow? – Geology & Crystals for Kids

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2026/03/02

Crystals grow from cooling magma and mineral-rich water using invisible building blocks called atoms. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy on a subterranean adventure from the glowing Earth's mantle to a secret dripping cave to solve the mystery of the "lava smoothie." You’ll even learn how to build your own crystals at home using simple kitchen ingredients! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS2.A – Earth Materials and Systems

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10:40

What’s Hiding Inside a Piano? – Engineering & Physics...

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2026/02/27

Discover how a piano works through the physics of levers, hammers, and sound vibrations. Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they rescue a shrunken Ziggy from inside the piano's "secret launcher" mechanism! You'll learn why short strings sound high, long strings sound low, and how a big wooden board acts like a giant amplifier. Educational Alignment: Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.A – Wave Properties (Sound and Vibrations)

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10:22

How Are Mountains Formed? – Earth Science & Plate...

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2026/02/25

In this episode, children will discover the geological forces behind how massive mountains are created, including tectonic plate folding, cracking faults, and volcanic magma eruptions. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy as they use a virtual teleporter to visit the snowy Himalayas, the sheer cliffs of Yosemite, and the bubbling Mount Fuji. Get ready for a hands-on towel experiment to see plate tectonics in action right from your living room!Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at

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10:16

How Do Hand Warmers Get So Warm? – Chemistry &...

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2026/02/23

Kids will learn the science behind heat, energy transfer, and exothermic chemical reactions in this chilly-weather episode. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they discover how simple hand warmers turn iron and oxygen into a cozy wiggle dance of heat, and find out how our own bodies are exactly like walking hand warmers! Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS3.B – Conservation

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12:42

Why Are There Twins? – Biology & Genetics for Kids

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2026/02/20

Discover how biology and DNA make twins look identical or fraternal in this fun science adventure. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very confused Ziggy as they explore the "instruction book" inside every cell and find out why even identical twins have unique fingerprints. You will also learn which amazing animal always gives birth to identical quadruplets!Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection:

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12:46

Why Don’t We Fall Off the Earth? – Gravity & Physics...

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2026/02/18

Learn how gravity and mass keep us on the ground and why people in Australia aren't actually standing upside down. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they discover the "Stuff Rule" and find out why the Moon has a much weaker gravity hug than Earth. Plus, see what happens when Ziggy tries to find a "gravity off" switch on a robot!Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI:

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9:57

How Do Car Headlights Work? – Energy Transformation &...

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2026/02/16

Children will discover how energy transforms from fuel and food into motion, electricity, and light in this exciting introductory physics episode. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy the Robot as they trace the hidden energy chain inside a car, learn what an "alter-gator" is, and find out how playing ice hockey or the piano uses the exact same science! Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection:

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11:54

What Is Digital Money? – Financial Literacy for Kids...

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2026/02/13

Discover how credit cards, digital wallets, and online security work in this fun financial literacy episode. Dr. Owl uses a soccer scoreboard to explain how invisible value moves through the internet, while Ziggy learns a hilarious lesson about spending real money on digital video game costumes. Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode.This episode is part of the mini series: Money, Market, and Me! — listen to

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10:28

Is Love in Your Heart or Your Brain? (Valentine's Day...

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2026/02/11

Discover how the human brain and heart work together to create feelings like love, happiness, and excitement. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they unmask the "boss" of the body, explain the "superpower" of dopamine, and find out why we get butterflies in our tummies. This Valentine’s Day special makes complex neuroscience simple and fun for little explorers!Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.D – Information Processing (How the brain and body respond to feelings and

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10:42

How Do Axolotls Regrow Limbs? – Biology & Animal...

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2026/02/09

Discover how the axolotl uses special cells to regrow lost limbs and organs in this exciting biology episode. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they dive into the science of regeneration, explain what a "blastema" is, and find out why scientists are studying these Mexican salamanders to help humans heal. Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: 4-LS1-1 – Structure and

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