STEM with Dr. Owl

🛰️ Ziggy the Robot is on a top-secret delivery mission when his navigation system goes haywire! He thinks he’s on Mount Everest, but he’s only in the neighbor's rose garden. His predicament sparks a magnificent question: how do the maps on our phones know exactly where we are? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they blast off into the science of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Discover the super-fast satellites whizzing high above Earth, learn the secret of "triangulation" in a fun backyard game, and find out why it takes a whole team of satellites to make sure we never get lost. Will Ziggy fix his new "Guide-Perfect-System" and complete his mission? Tune in to find out!

💵Why can't we have everything we want, right now? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and the hilarious Ziggy the Robot on a fun-filled adventure to answer one of life's biggest questions: Where does money come from, and where does it all go?

In this episode, the team turns a simple family plan into an exciting treasure map called a budget! Listeners will discover how families earn income, play along with the fast-paced "Need or Want Lightning Round," and learn the super-important difference between things we need, like school supplies, and things we want, like a new toy. Can you help Emma make the right choice in the "Spend or Save!" game?

Tune in to find out how a budget isn't about boring rules—it's a powerful plan that helps make your biggest dreams and adventures come true!

⚡ Bzzzt! Fizz! Pop! Ever get that weird, tingly "pins and needles" feeling? Ziggy’s robot leg is stuck, and it feels fuzzy and buzzy! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy to find out why our feet "fall asleep." Dr. Owl uses a garden hose to explain how our amazing nerve-wires get pinched and why that tingly feeling is actually a good sign!

🧲 Ever wondered how a magnet can magically move a paperclip without even touching it? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the incredible invisible force of magnetism! Discover the secret of North and South poles, why some magnets stick together while others push apart, and uncover the identity of the biggest magnet of all—planet Earth! Get ready to become a magnetic detective and find the hidden magnets all around you.

🍂 When the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, how do animals know it’s time to prepare for winter? Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy as they uncover nature’s secret “animal clock” — the sunlight-powered timer that helps birds migrate, squirrels hide nuts, and trees rest for the cold months ahead. Filled with fun trivia, silly robot guesses, and cozy fall vibes, this episode shows how all living things stay in sync with the changing seasons!

💰 Ever tried to trade your snack for a cool toy, but it got super confusing? That’s exactly what happens to Emma in her banana trading shop! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and the hilariously inventive robot Ziggy as they explore the ultimate question: Why do we even need money?

Travel back in time to a world of tricky bartering, discover the surprising story of "salty salaries," and follow the amazing journey from shiny shells to metal coins to the paper money we use today. Get ready for fun facts, silly sound effects, and the answer to how anyone ever gets anything they want! Tune in to the very first episode of our special series, "Money, Market, and Me!" to solve the marvelous mystery of money!

🦩 Ever wondered why your knee works like a one-way door? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very wobbly Ziggy the Robot to discover the secret "body-ropes" that keep us from turning into floppy noodles! Find out why our knees are perfect for running and jumping, and uncover the surprising truth about how a flamingo's legs really work. Get ready for a knee-slappingly fun adventure!

💧 Ever wonder why your eyes turn into little waterfalls when you're sad, happy, or even just cutting onions? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the amazing science of tears! Discover the secret tear factories hiding above your eyes, learn the surprising truth that there are THREE different types of tears, and finally solve the mystery of why crying gives you a runny nose. Get ready for a science-tastic adventure that will make you say "Wow!"

🎨 Ever wonder how you see a red ladybug or a green leaf? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very silly Ziggy to shrink down and explore the inside of your eye! Discover the secret "color team" of cones that catches light and helps your brain paint your world. You'll learn why we can see rainbows and how the amazing journey from light to sight actually happens!

🔢 Ever wonder why we count in tens? Is it all because of our ten fingers? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and the silly robot Ziggy on a numerical adventure to find out! Discover the secrets behind why donuts come in dozens, why clocks use the number sixty, and how computers speak a secret code with only two numbers. Get ready to see numbers in a whole new way!