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  • STEM with Dr. Owl

    How Do Our Lungs Work? – Human Body & Respiratory System Biology for Kids

    11/09/2026 | 11 mins.
    Learn how your amazing lungs and respiratory system work to deliver oxygen to your entire body. In this episode, Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot go on a microscopic adventure down the "windpipe highway" to explore millions of tiny air balloons called alveoli and discover the breathing muscle that keeps us going. Tune in for a fun, interactive journey into human biology that includes a quick belly-breathing experiment you can try at home!
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    [Ziggy’s Mailbag] Meteorites, Satellites & More! – Space Science for Kids

    11/06/2026 | 10 mins.
    🚀 Why can we see the Moon during the day? What happens to water floating in space? And how do satellites stay up without falling to Earth?

    Ziggy's mailbag is bursting with space questions! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they answer curious young explorers from around the world and uncover some amazing space mysteries.

    🌠 Discover the difference between meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites, find out why water can boil and freeze in space, explore the secret behind the daytime Moon, and learn how satellites keep circling Earth!

    A big thank-you to Rian, Callan, Skye, Clayton, Sunny, and Hendrix for sending in their wonderful questions!

    Perfect for curious kids who love space, astronomy, and science adventures!
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    Why Do We Change Our Clocks? – Daylight Saving Time & Earth Science for Kids

    11/04/2026 | 11 mins.
    Kids will learn the science behind daylight saving time, Earth's seasonal tilt, and human circadian rhythms in this educational earth science episode. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they investigate the mystery of the missing afternoon sunshine and discover why the hour between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM just happened twice!
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    Who Decides What Time It Is? – Time Zones & Earth Science for Kids

    11/02/2026 | 9 mins.
    Discover how Earth's rotation, international time zones, and ultra-precise atomic clocks work together to keep the entire planet perfectly synchronized. Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they help Ziggy troubleshoot his worldwide virtual snack party when his friends from London and Tokyo log on at completely different hours!
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    [Ziggy's Mailbag] Why Are Ghosts So Scary? & Other Spooky Halloween Mysteries!

    10/30/2026 | 10 mins.
    Why are ghosts so scary? Do wolves really howl at the full moon? And why does your heart race when something gives you a fright? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they investigate spooky Halloween mysteries and uncover the surprising science behind fear! Discover how wolves communicate, why our brains sometimes see things that aren't there, and how our bodies react to scary surprises. Plus, learn a simple trick to help calm your nerves! A fun and fascinating Halloween science adventure for curious young explorers!
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About STEM with Dr. Owl
Big questions. Curious kids. Science adventures! Join curious explorer Emma, her wise feathered mentor Dr. Owl 🦉, and their goofy robot sidekick Ziggy 🤖 as they explore the amazing world of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Each bite-sized episode starts with a question kids actually wonder about: How do birds fly? Why do we dream? What makes volcanoes erupt? Why do some people get carsick? Then Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy turn the answer into a fun, easy-to-follow adventure filled with surprising facts, silly moments, and plenty of “Whoa!” Along the way, we answer questions sent in by young listeners from around the world—including special Ziggy’s Mailbag episodes inspired by their curiosity. Our goal is simple: help kids keep asking why, how, and what if? Because STEM isn’t just something you learn in school. It’s hiding everywhere—from your backyard and your breakfast to your body, the weather, and the stars above. 🌎🔬🚀 For curious kids ages 5–9 — and anyone who loves asking questions.
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