Why Are Sticky Things Sticky? – Materials Science & Everyday Physics for Kids
04/22/2026 | 12 mins.
Learn the fascinating materials science and physics behind adhesives, tape, and stretchy toys! Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy investigate microscopic bumps and sticky bonds to find out why duct tape is super strong, why Post-it notes are reusable, and how squishy sticky hands hold onto windows. Plus, find out why dust is the ultimate enemy of stickiness, and hear the amazing true story of how astronauts used duct tape on the Moon!
Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: 2-PS1-2 – Structure and Properties of Matter
What Happens After the Moon? (Artemis II Mini-Series Ep. 3) – Space Exploration & Astronomy for Kids
04/20/2026 | 10 mins.
Discover the future of space exploration, lunar habitats, and rocket fuel made from ice in this exciting astronomy adventure. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they learn what NASA has planned for Artemis III and find out why the Moon is the ultimate practice field for a human trip to Mars! Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS1.B – Earth and the Solar System
What Makes a Car Go? – Physics & Mechanics for Kids
04/17/2026 | 11 mins.
Learn the fundamental physics of motion, how engines transfer energy, and the mechanics of aerodynamics in this fast-paced episode. Listen as Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy investigate a listener's question about the hidden systems that make vehicles drive, why engines desperately need oil to fight friction, and the clever design secrets that make race cars incredibly fast. Plus, find out why Ziggy's plan to use peanut butter to fix a squeak might be a hilarious disaster!
How Do Astronauts Live in Space? (Artemis II Mini-Series Ep. 2) – Microgravity & Space Exploration for Kids
04/15/2026 | 9 mins.
Kids will learn exactly how astronauts eat, sleep, and safely use the bathroom in the microgravity environment of the Orion spacecraft. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they discover why floating pizza crumbs are a serious hazard and how a space toilet acts just like a vacuum cleaner. Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS1.B – Earth and the Solar System
Around the Moon and Back? (Artemis II Mini-Series Ep. 1) – Space Exploration & Astronomy for Kids
04/13/2026 | 10 mins.
Kids will learn how the Artemis II spacecraft safely traveled around the Moon and back to Earth without ever landing. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they discover why this incredible test flight is a massive step toward future space exploration and trips to Mars. Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS1.B – Earth and the Solar System
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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