STEM with Dr. Owl

People We Look Up To: Isaac Newton

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🌟 Welcome to "People We Look Up To" on STEM with Dr. Owl! In this episode, join Emma and Dr. Owl as they introduce one of history's greatest thinkers: Isaac Newton! Ever wondered why things fall down? Discover the real story behind Newton and the falling apple, and learn about the invisible force called gravity – Earth's giant hug! Plus, explore how Isaac Newton unlocked the colourful secrets hidden inside sunlight, explaining the science behind beautiful rainbows using a prism. This fun adventure is perfect for young listeners curious about science, physics, light, scientists, and the power of asking "Why?". Learn about the life and discoveries of Isaac Newton in a way that makes science for kids exciting and easy to understand. Tune in to explore the amazing world of STEM and meet a true science superstar! #IsaacNewton #GravityForKids #RainbowScience #STEMPodcast #KidsLearning #HistoryOfScience

The Journey of a Plastic Bottle (Earth Day Special)

🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with Emma and Dr. Owl! At the beach, they discover a plastic bottle and follow its exciting recycling journey—from the recycling bin to a brand-new life as clothes, toys, and more. Learn about plastic recycling, beach cleanup, how recycling works, and why saving the planet matters. Perfect for curious kids who love science, nature, and STEM adventures!

Where Does the Trash Go? (Earth Day Special)

♻️ Ever wonder where your trash disappears to after the truck takes it away? Is it magic? Join curious Emma and the wise Dr. Owl as they follow the journey of garbage! Discover what a landfill really is (hint: trash lasagna!), uncover the amazing magic of recycling old things into new treasures, and meet the tiny worm superheroes 🐛 that help turn food scraps into super soil through composting. It's a fun adventure learning how we can all be Earth heroes, just in time for Earth Day! Hoot hoot!

Why Can Birds Fly?

🐦 Ever watched a bird zoom effortlessly through the air and wondered, "How do they DO that?!" Join the endlessly curious Emma and the wonderfully wise Dr. Owl on the latest STEM with Dr. Owl episode as they explore the amazing science behind bird flight! Discover the secrets of their special wings, the surprising truth about feathers (did you know they have tiny zippers?), why having hollow bones is a superpower, and where birds get the incredible muscle power to flap. It's a fun-filled flight into biology and physics, perfect for curious minds aged 5-9!

Your Brain’s Nighttime Movies: Unpacking Dreams

🧠💤 Ever wonder why you dream about giant wobbly jellies or forget your dreams by morning? Join inquisitive Emma and the wise Dr. Owl as they dive into the mysterious world of sleep! Discover the science behind dreams, what happens during REM sleep, why nightmares aren't really scary, and even find out if your pets dream too! Tune in for a fascinating journey into your brain's nighttime adventures on STEM with Dr. Owl.

Apps: What Are They Really?

📱 Ever wondered what those little pictures you tap on your tablet really are? Join Emma and Dr. Owl in the cozy Treehouse Observatory as they discover the magical world of apps! Learn the secret meaning behind the name "app," imagine your device as a toolbox full of amazing digital helpers, and find out how super-smart programmers write secret "code" instructions to make apps work. Get ready for fun facts, cool sounds, and a STEM adventure that explains the technology you use every day! Hoot hoot!

How Houses Get Built! Simplified!

🏠 Ever wonder how a house goes from an empty space to a cozy home? Join Emma and Dr. Owl as they watch builders in action! Discover the secrets behind blueprints, strong foundations (like elephant feet!), house skeletons, hidden wires and pipes, and why teamwork is super important. Hoot hoot! Get ready to learn the step-by-step magic of building a house in this fun-filled STEM adventure!

Are There Green Flowers?

🌸 Ever wondered why flowers bloom in dazzling reds, yellows, and blues, but hardly ever green? Join Emma and Dr. Owl in a lush greenhouse as they investigate this colourful mystery! Discover the secret superpower of green leaves (hello, chlorophyll!), learn why flowers use bright colours and sweet nectar to call helpful pollinators like bees and butterflies (remember "The Flower Cafe"?), and find out the surprising truth about those super rare green flowers. Perfect for curious explorers aged 5-9 who love asking "Why?"!

Egg-speriments! Our Easter Special!

🥚 Ready for some Easter-time science fun? Join Emma after her egg hunt as she dives into the amazing world of real eggs with Dr. Owl! Can an eggshell really vanish with a bit of vinegar? How can you make a plain egg float in water? Discover the surprising science of density and chemical reactions hidden inside an ordinary egg through fun, easy 'egg-speriments'. Get ready to say "Wow!" in this egg-citing episode perfect for curious young scientists!

AI Explained for Kids!

🧠 Ever wondered how computers get so smart? Join Curious Emma in Dr. Owl's workshop as she discovers his big secret – he's powered by Artificial Intelligence! Together, they explore what AI is, how it learns from tons of 'data' (like millions of examples!), where you might find it hiding in everyday gadgets and games, and how it's different from our amazing human brains. Get ready for a fun, easy-to-understand adventure into the world of AI!