Show overview
STEM with Dr. Owl launched in 2025 and has put out 208 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 9 min and 11 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 55 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 153 episodes published. Published by Orbital Owl.
From the publisher
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! 🚀
Latest Episodes
View all 208 episodesHow Do Tiny Seeds Grow Into Giant Trees? – Plant Life Cycles & Photosynthesis for Kids
Why Do Acorns Fall? – Seed Dispersal & Botany for Kids
Why Do Cats Purr? – Animal Communication & Biology for Kids
[Replay] How Do Bats Fly?
Who Lives the Longest on Earth? – Biology & Animal Science for Kids
How Do Smells and Tastes Work? – Biology & Human Body Science for Kids
How Do Germs Make Us Sick? – Biology & Hygiene for Kids
Why Doesn't Plastic Rot? – Chemistry & Environmental Science for Kids
How Do Animals Stick to Walls? – Biology & Biomimicry for Kids
Why Are Sticky Things Sticky? – Materials Science & Everyday Physics for Kids
What Happens After the Moon? (Artemis II Mini-Series Ep. 3) – Space Exploration & Astronomy for Kids
What Makes a Car Go? – Physics & Mechanics for Kids
How Do Astronauts Live in Space? (Artemis II Mini-Series Ep. 2) – Microgravity & Space Exploration for Kids
Around the Moon and Back? (Artemis II Mini-Series Ep. 1) – Space Exploration & Astronomy for Kids
Ep 194Why Do We Feel Pain? – The Nervous System & Human Biology for Kids
Learn how the human nervous system works and why feeling pain is actually the body's helpful fire alarm. Discover the super-speedy message wires that travel over 200 miles per hour straight to the brain, and find out exactly how medicines like Tylenol act like earmuffs to turn down the "ouch" volume! 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: LS1.D – Information Processing
Ep 193How Do Animals Get Their Names? – Biology & Taxonomy for Kids
🐾 Kids will learn the fundamentals of biology, animal classification, and the scientific naming system known as binomial nomenclature in this fun-filled episode! Discover why a mountain lion and a puma are the exact same cat, and find out the hilarious meanings behind the names of famous dinosaurs and silly insects. Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode.
Ep 192How Deep is the Ocean? – Earth Science & Marine Biology for Kids
Kids will learn about the different zones of the ocean, underwater geography like the continental shelf and the Mariana Trench, and the unique adaptations of deep-sea creatures. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they board a special science submarine and travel from the sunny beach all the way to the darkest depths of the sea! Discover giant underwater mountains, glowing anglerfish, and find out if Mount Everest could fit at the bottom of the ocean. 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: ESS2.A – Earth Materials and Systems
Ep 190How Is Sand Made? – Earth Science & Geology for Kids
Discover the fascinating earth science and geology behind how giant mountains and rocks break down to create the sand on our beaches. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the robot as they explore the slow but powerful process of weathering, from ice karate-chopping boulders to rivers acting like giant rock blenders. You will even learn why some sand is pink and why you might be stepping on ancient dinosaur crumbs! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS2.A – Earth Materials and Systems (Weathering)
Ep 191[Replay] Why Don’t We Fall Off the Earth? – Gravity & Physics for Kids
Learn how gravity and mass keep us on the ground and why people in Australia aren't actually standing upside down. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they discover the "Stuff Rule" and find out why the Moon has a much weaker gravity hug than Earth. Plus, see what happens when Ziggy tries to find a "gravity off" switch on a robot! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS2.B – Types of Interactions (Gravity)
Ep 189Why Does the Sky Go Boom? – Meteorology & Weather Science for Kids
Kids will learn the science behind thunderstorms, discovering how cumulonimbus clouds form and why lightning creates the loud shockwave of thunder. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they answer a fantastic question from 6-year-old Ellie, find out exactly how hot a lightning bolt really is, and learn a fun counting trick to figure out how far away a storm is! 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: ESS2.D – Weather and Climate