STEM with Dr. Owl

Why Don't All Trains Go "Chugga-Chugga"?

🚂 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!

How Do Fish Breathe Underwater?

🐠 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!

What Color Is a Lobster?

🦞 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!

Why is the Ocean So Salty?

🌊 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!

How Do Bugs Talk Without Words?

🐜 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!

Why Do We Get Goosebumps?

🥶 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?

💨 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!

What's Soap's Superpower Against Germs?

🫧 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 “Super-Scrubbing Song” that makes handwashing an adventure. Get ready to pop some germs and become a handwashing hero!

How Do Fireworks Paint the Sky with Colors?

🎇 Ever wondered how fireworks get their brilliant reds, blues, and greens? Is it magic dust, or giant sky-crayons like Ziggy guesses? Join Dr. Owl and Emma for a sky-high adventure to uncover the secret recipe behind colorful fireworks! Discover which special metals create which colors and learn the amazing science of "excited atoms" with a super-fun trampoline party analogy. This explosive episode is truly SCIENCE-TASTIC!

Is that cloud heavier than an elephant?

☁️ Ever looked up at a fluffy cloud and thought it was as light as cotton candy? Get ready for a mind-blowing surprise! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and the hilarious Ziggy the Robot as they discover the incredible answer to the question: How heavy IS a cloud? Spoiler alert: it involves 100 elephants! 🐘 In this episode, you'll become a certified "Cloud Detective," learn why these gigantic sky-puddles float instead of falling on our heads, and discover the different personalities of clouds—from the friendly and puffy to the big and stormy. You'll never look at the sky the same way again!