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How Do Microwaves Cook Food? – Physics & Energy for Kids
2/02/2026 | 10 mins.
Learn how microwave ovens use invisible electromagnetic waves to vibrate water molecules and create heat. Join Dr. Owl, curious Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they discover why soup gets hot faster than crackers and why metal causes sparks inside the oven.

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Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.B – Electromagnetic Radiation & Heat Transfer
How Do Binoculars Work? – Light Physics & Optics for Kids
1/30/2026 | 9 mins.
Learn the science of optics and how convex lenses and prisms magnify distant objects. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they discover why images flip upside down inside binoculars and how light performs gymnastics to reach your eyes. This episode explains the "Big Catch," the "Magic Folding," and why two eyes are better than one!

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Learning Connection: NGSS 4-PS4-2 – Light reflecting from objects and entering the eye to allow objects to be seen.
Why Do Prices Go Up and Down? [Money, Market, and Me! - EP8]
1/28/2026 | 11 mins.
It’s freezing outside, and Ziggy has bought every single box of hot chocolate in town—and he’s selling them for ONE MILLION DOLLARS! Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they warm up with a lesson on why prices go up and down. Kids will learn about supply, demand, and scarcity while navigating Ziggy’s chaotic cocoa monopoly.

This episode is part of the mini series: Money, Market, and Me! — listen to the full collection HERE.
What Is Zero? (And Why Do We Need It?)
1/26/2026 | 11 mins.
Discover how zero acts as a crucial placeholder in math and forms the secret language of computers. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they bake "zero cookies," investigate why Ancient Romans struggled with math, and learn why "nothing" is actually a superhero number. It’s a counting adventure where empty space means everything!

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CCSS-Math: Number & Operations in Base Ten (Place Value)
Why Is This Orange Fuzzy? (What Is Mold?)
1/23/2026 | 10 mins.
🍊 Discover the secret world of mold spores, fungi, and nature’s cleanup crew in this fun biology episode. Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they help Ziggy the Robot understand why his orange grew a "green beard" and how tiny spores float through the air to find a home. You'll even learn how some molds are used to make life-saving medicine!

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Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS2.A – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

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About STEM with Dr. Owl

STEM with Dr. Owl Join our endlessly curious explorer Emma, her wise feathered mentor Dr. Owl 🦉, and their goofy robot sidekick Ziggy 🤖, as they dive into the wonders of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! 🚀🧪📚 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 “think”? Powered by friendly AI voices, the stories come to life with answers that make you say “wow!” and giggles that make you say “again!” Our mission is to inspire curiosity, encourage kids to ask questions, and help them see that STEM is everywhere 🌍—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! 🚀

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