STEM with Dr. Owl

Why Do Fireflies Have Built-In Night-Lights?

💡 Ever wondered why fireflies light up after sunset? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very confused Ziggy the Robot as they explore the glowing world of fireflies! Discover the amazing science of bioluminescence, learn the secret recipe fireflies use to make their own light (that isn't hot!), and crack the code of their flashing language. Get ready for a truly illuminating adventure!

Where Did Our Pets Come From?

🐾 Have you ever wondered why dogs love to play fetch or why cats curl up on our laps? It’s a friendship story that began thousands of years ago, around a warm campfire! Travel back in time with Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy to discover how brave wolves became loyal dogs and how clever wildcats decided to become our purr-fect pals. Find out how helping each other turned wild animals into our favorite furry family members!

How Do Movies Make Dragons Fly? Computer Graphics (CG) Explained for Kids

🎬 Ever wonder how movie makers bring imaginary creatures like dragons to life on the big screen? Go on a surprise field trip with Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy to a real movie studio! Meet a CG Supervisor—a true movie wizard—who shows them the step-by-step magic of computer graphics, from digital sculpting to motion capture. Find out how science and art team up to make movie magic happen!

Are Dragons Real? (And What Inspired the Stories?)

🐉 Have you ever wondered if fire-breathing dragons are real? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy on a mythical adventure to find out! After watching a movie, Emma wants to know if she can find a dragon of her own. Together, they uncover the amazing real-life animals—from giant Komodo Dragons to tiny beetles that go "boom"—that might have inspired the legendary beasts. Discover how science and imagination came together to create one of the most famous creatures of all time!

Why Some Countries Drive on the Left?

🚗 Have you ever wondered why some countries drive on the left and others on the right? Join Emma on her road trip in Japan as she calls Dr. Owl and Ziggy to solve this global mystery! Discover the surprising reasons, from the swords of samurai in Japan and knights in Britain, to the giant wagons of early America. Plus, find out how one country switched driving sides overnight! Get ready for a fun-filled adventure into the history and science of the rules of the road!

Why Do We Have Earwax?

👂Is earwax gross or great? Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy on a surprise journey into the human ear to find out! Discover the amazing superpowers of this sticky stuff, like how it's a special type of sweat and a natural bug repellent. You'll also learn about the biggest earwax in the world (hint: it belongs to a giant sea creature!) and the most important rule for keeping your ears safe. This is one investigation you won't want to miss!

How Can a Puff of Steam Power a Giant Train? Steam Engine Explained!

🚂 Toot toot! Ever wonder how a simple puff of hot air can move a giant, chugging train? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they travel back in time to meet the brilliant inventor James Watt! They'll discover the incredible secret of steam power firsthand and help build a brand-new locomotive. But when Ziggy makes a very sticky mistake during a high-speed mail delivery, the team will need all their science skills to win "The Great Steam Train Chase"!

How Does Air Conditioner Work? The Cool Team Assembles!

🧊 Ever wonder how an air conditioner magically turns a super hot day into a cool and comfy one? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they escape a heatwave and discover the amazing science behind AC! Forget magic snowmen—Dr. Owl introduces the incredible "Cool Team," a group of superheroes inside your wall unit. Meet the Refrigerant Ranger, Captain Coil, and the whole crew in this fun-filled, frosty adventure that makes science cooler than ever!

Why Can You Hear the Ocean in a Shell?

🐚 Have you ever held a seashell to your ear and heard the ocean? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot on a fun-filled adventure to solve this amazing mystery! In this episode, you'll discover the spectacular science behind the shell's secret sound through fun trivia, silly experiments, and a surprising discovery about a sound that's with you all the time. Get ready to become a sound detective!

Why Do We Need to Brush Our Teeth?

🦷 Ever wonder why your teeth feel fuzzy or what really happens when you forget to brush? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they shrink down to explore the invisible world inside your mouth! Discover the sneaky "Sugar Bugs," their sticky plaque cities, and the superhero mineral that protects your super-strong enamel shield.