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STEM with Dr. Owl


Join our endlessly curious explorer Emma, her wise feathered mentor Dr. Owl šŸ¦‰, and their goofy robot sidekick Ziggy šŸ¤–, as they dive into the wonders of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! šŸš€šŸ§ŖšŸ“š


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 ā€œthinkā€? Powered by friendly AI voices, the stories come to life with answers that make you say ā€œwow!ā€ and giggles that make you say ā€œagain!ā€


Our mission is to inspire curiosity, encourage kids to ask questions, and help them see that STEM is everywhere šŸŒā€”in the kitchen, in the sky, even in their own backyard.


✨ What is STEM? ✨
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—the four magical keys that help us unlock how the world works! From the tiniest atoms to the farthest galaxies, STEM is everywhere.


So grab your imagination, bring your questions, and let’s blast off into discovery together! šŸš€

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🧲 Ever wondered how a magnet can magically move a paperclip without even touching it? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the incredible invisible force of magnetism! Discover the secret of North and South poles, why some magnets stick together while others push apart, and uncover the identity of the biggest magnet of all—planet Earth! Get ready to become a magnetic detective and find the hidden magnets all around you.
šŸ‚ When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, how do animals know it’s time to prepare for winter? Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy as they uncover nature’s secret ā€œanimal clockā€ — the sunlight-powered timer that helps birds migrate, squirrels hide nuts, and trees rest for the cold months ahead. Filled with fun trivia, silly robot guesses, and cozy fall vibes, this episode shows how all living things stay in sync with the changing seasons!
šŸ’° Ever tried to trade your snack for a cool toy, but it got super confusing? That’s exactly what happens to Emma in her banana trading shop! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and the hilariously inventive robot Ziggy as they explore the ultimate question: Why do we even need money? Travel back in time to a world of tricky bartering, discover the surprising story of "salty salaries," and follow the amazing journey from shiny shells to metal coins to the paper money we use today. Get ready for fun facts, silly sound effects, and the answer to how anyone ever gets anything they want! Tune in to the very first episode of our special series, "Money, Market, and Me!" to solve the marvelous mystery of money!
🦩 Ever wondered why your knee works like a one-way door? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very wobbly Ziggy the Robot to discover the secret "body-ropes" that keep us from turning into floppy noodles! Find out why our knees are perfect for running and jumping, and uncover the surprising truth about how a flamingo's legs really work. Get ready for a knee-slappingly fun adventure!
šŸ’§ Ever wonder why your eyes turn into little waterfalls when you're sad, happy, or even just cutting onions? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the amazing science of tears! Discover the secret tear factories hiding above your eyes, learn the surprising truth that there are THREE different types of tears, and finally solve the mystery of why crying gives you a runny nose. Get ready for a science-tastic adventure that will make you say "Wow!"
šŸŽØ Ever wonder how you see a red ladybug or a green leaf? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very silly Ziggy to shrink down and explore the inside of your eye! Discover the secret "color team" of cones that catches light and helps your brain paint your world. You'll learn why we can see rainbows and how the amazing journey from light to sight actually happens! Ā 
šŸ”¢ Ever wonder why we count in tens? Is it all because of our ten fingers? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and the silly robot Ziggy on a numerical adventure to find out! Discover the secrets behind why donuts come in dozens, why clocks use the number sixty, and how computers speak a secret code with only two numbers. Get ready to see numbers in a whole new way!
šŸŽˆ Ever wondered why some balloons zoom to the ceiling while others just flop on the floor? Join Emma, Ziggy, and Dr. Owl on a high-flying adventure to find out! Discover the secret, super-light gas called helium, learn why it’s like a beach ball in a giant swimming pool of air, and solve the mystery of where the helium disappears to after the party is over. It’s an episode packed with fun facts that will lift your curiosity!
āœļø Ever wondered why your pencil leaves a mark and how your eraser magically cleans it up? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot after a hilarious drawing disaster leads them on a scientific adventure! Discover the secret ingredient in pencil "lead" (hint: it's not lead!), the amazing power of friction, and why erasers are so good at playing "Sticky Science." You'll never look at your school supplies the same way again!
🪨 Ever wonder what's inside the rocks you find in your backyard? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy on a geological adventure to uncover the secret recipes of rocks! Discover the sparkly ingredients called minerals, learn about the three super-cool rock types—Igneous "fire rocks," Sedimentary "layer rocks," and Metamorphic "changed rocks"—and find out how some rocks can even hold fossils! Grab your magnifying glass, it's time to become a rock detective!
šŸ¤”Ever wonder why you have to pee? And why is it yellow? Join Dr. Owl, the ever-curious Emma, and the hilarious Ziggy the robot as they go on a fantastic voyage inside the human body! In this episode, inspired by a great question from our listener Asher, we'll meet the body’s super-cleaning crew: the kidneys! Discover how these amazing, bean-shaped filters clean our blood, what pee is actually made of, and the secret messages the color of your pee can tell you. Plus, stick around for mind-blowing facts, like how astronauts in space recycle their pee! Get ready to learn, laugh, and satisfy your curiosity about one of our body's most important jobs!
What if no sunlight?

What if no sunlight?

2025-09-1909:55

ā˜€ļø What would happen if the sun suddenly vanished? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they imagine a world without sunlight! Find out why our planet would turn into a giant freezer, how plants make their food, and why the sun is so important for the air we breathe. Plus, discover the amazing glowing creatures that live in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean where the sun never shines. Get ready for a super cool adventure into the dark!
šŸš‚ All aboard! Emma's new toy train set has her asking a big question: why do some trains puff steam while others zip by silently? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy on a thrilling journey to discover the secrets behind different engines. From old-fashioned steam power and rumbling diesel giants to zappy electric trains and futuristic floating Maglevs, you'll never look at a train the same way again!
🐠 Ever wondered how fish can live their whole lives underwater without ever needing to come up for a breath of air? After an exciting snorkeling trip, Emma has the very same question! Dive in with Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy to explore the amazing world of gills! Discover how fish use their breathing superpowers to grab invisible oxygen from the water, find out the surprising reason why whales and dolphins aren't fish, and stick around for one of Ziggy's silliest inventions. It’s an underwater adventure you won’t want to miss!
šŸ¦ž Is a lobster red or is it a muddy green? Emma and Ziggy can't agree! Join Dr. Owl as he dives into the colorful mystery of why lobsters have a super-fast costume change in the kitchen. Discover the science magic of hidden pigments, scrunched-up proteins, and what lobsters have in common with eggs and even pink flamingos! It's a fun-filled adventure that reveals a lobster's true colors!
🌊 Ever splashed at the beach and wondered why the water tastes so different from the water in your cup? Join Emma, Ziggy the Robot, and Dr. Owl on an incredible adventure to solve a very salty mystery! We’ll follow a single raindrop on its long journey from high up on the rocks, down a winding river, and all the way to the sea to uncover the secret recipe for salty water. Get ready to learn about a super-powered process called "evaporation," discover a sea where you can float like a little boat, and hear Ziggy’s hilarious theory about pretzel-turtles!
🐜 Ever seen a long line of ants and wondered how they all know where to go? Join Emma, Ziggy, and Dr. Owl as they decode the secret languages of the insect world! Discover how ants follow invisible "smell maps," why bees do a special "waggle dance" to share directions, and how fireflies use flashy lights to say hello in the dark. Get ready to learn about the amazing ways bugs communicate without ever saying a word. You'll never look at a tiny critter the same way again!
🄶 Ever wondered why your skin gets all bumpy when you’re cold or hear your favorite song? Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and a very silly Ziggy the Robot as they shrink down to solve The Goosebump Mystery! Discover the tiny muscles that make your hair stand up, learn the secret superpower our ancestors got from goosebumps (hint: it’s a raincoat!), and find out why your body sometimes thinks a scary movie and a beautiful song are the same thing. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure into the science of your skin!
Why do we fart?

Why do we fart?

2025-09-0309:00

šŸ’Ø Ever let out a little toot that made you giggle? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very gassy Ziggy the Robot as they investigate one of the funniest, silliest questions of all time: Why do we fart?! Get ready to explore the secret world inside your tummy where tiny helpers have food parties! Discover where all that gas comes from, why some farts are loud and others are silent, and what makes them stinky. This is one super scientific, gas-tastic adventure you won't want to miss!
🫧 Ever gotten your hands super-duper messy? Join Dr. Owl, a curious Emma, and a very muddy Ziggy as they shrink down to discover the amazing superpower of soap! Find out how tiny soap helpers grab onto yucky germs, why water alone isn’t enough to wash them away, and learn Dr. Owl’s special ā€œSuper-Scrubbing Songā€ that makes handwashing an adventure. Get ready to pop some germs and become a handwashing hero!
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