STEM with Dr. Owl

Why Do Bugs Love Summer So Much?

🦟 Itchy, scratchy, BZZZZ! Ever wonder why summer seems to be one big party for bugs? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they investigate why mosquitoes, ants, and beetles are everywhere in the summertime. Discover the secrets of cold-blooded critters, learn their amazing winter survival tricks, and find out how you can become a super "Puddle Patroller" to help keep those pesky mosquitoes away!

How Do Sounds Get Into Our Ears?

👂 Ever wondered how a giggle, a robot's boop, or a big ROAR travels from the world all the way to your brain? Join Emma and a very noisy Ziggy the Robot as Dr. Owl reveals the super secret of sound! Discover the invisible wiggles called vibrations, learn about the tiny drum hiding inside your ear, and find out why outer space is so quiet. Get ready for a science-tastic listening adventure!

Who Are the World's Tallest and Oldest Trees?

🌲 Have you ever hugged a tree and wondered just how old it is? Or stared up at a tall one and wondered if it could touch the clouds? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they blast off in the Owl-Explorer to find the record-breaking champions of the forest! In this adventure, you'll meet Hyperion, a tree taller than a skyscraper, and travel back in time to visit Methuselah, a tree so ancient it was growing when the pyramids were built. Get ready to discover the amazing secrets of these giant, living storybooks!

Why Do We All Get Hiccups?

😲 HIC! Where do they come from? In this bouncy episode, join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the silly science behind hiccups! Discover the secret trampoline muscle in your body, why fizzy drinks can set them off, and the mind-boggling world record for the longest hiccup attack ever. Get ready to learn why even kittens, puppies, and our ancient fishy ancestors might have had these goofy, jumpy glitches!

Are Polar Bears Actually White?

🐻‍❄️ Ever wonder why polar bears look so snowy white? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy to uncover a chilly secret: their fur isn't white at all! Discover how clear, hollow fur acts like a light-scattering superstar, learn the super-cool science of camouflage used by animals all over the world, and find out about the polar bear's secret warm-up tool hidden right under their coat!

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!