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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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- [Ziggy's Mailbag] Why Are Ghosts So Scary? & Other Spooky Halloween Mysteries! · 11 min. · Episode 283Why 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…
- How Are Maps Made? – Cartography & Geography for Kids · 13 min. · Episode 282Discover the science of cartography, bird's-eye views, and scale as we learn exactly how humans map the world. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy the Robot as they decode a messy…
- How Do Animals Make Shells? – Marine Biology & Animal Adaptations for Kids · 10 min. · Episode 281Discover the science of marine biology and animal adaptations as we explore how snails, clams, and oysters build their own shells out of calcium carbonate. Join Dr. Owl, Emma…
- [Ziggy's Mailbag] Why Is Spooky Nature So Spooky? – Earth Science & Plant Biology for Kids · 13 min. · Episode 280Explore the earth science and plant biology behind mysterious natural phenomena like low-hanging fog, giant pumpkins, and echoing limestone caves. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very…
- Why Do Arms Feel Heavy? – Muscle Biology & Human Body for Kids · 12 min. · Episode 279Learn the biology of muscle fatigue, ATP energy, and the human body in this interactive science episode. Join Dr. Owl, Curious Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they perform a fun…
- How Do Bridges Hold Heavy Cars? – Engineering & Physics for Kids · 14 min. · Episode 278Discover the fascinating world of structural engineering and physics as we explain how massive bridges are built to support heavy traffic without collapsing into the water. Join…
- [Ziggy's Mailbag] Why Are Owls Wise & Other Creepy Critters! – Animal Biology & Halloween Science for Kids · 13 min. · Episode 277Discover the fascinating animal biology and adaptations behind the world's spookiest creatures as we explore why owls fly silently and whether toads really give you warts. Join…
- Where Does Rubber Come From? – Materials Science & Chemistry for Kids · 13 min. · Episode 276In this episode, kids will learn the science behind natural rubber, polymers, and the chemical process of vulcanization that makes tires strong and bouncy balls jump. Join Dr…
- Why Do Helium Balloons Shrink? – Physics & Chemistry for Kids · 10 min. · Episode 275Discover the physics and chemistry behind gas density and buoyancy to understand why party balloons slowly shrink and fall to the floor. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they…
- [Ziggy's Mailbag] What's Hiding in Your Blood? & More Spooky Body Science! · 13 min. · Episode 274Discover the fascinating science of human anatomy as we explore the functions of blood cells, tooth enamel, bone healing, and the nervous system. Ziggy the Robot transforms the…
- What Exactly is Absolute Zero? – Physics & Temperature Science for Kids · 13 min. · Episode 273Discover the science of temperature, thermal energy, and the lowest possible limit of cold known as absolute zero. Ride along in a wacky Temperature Elevator as we travel past…
- How Can An Excavator Be So Strong? – Hydraulics & Engineering for Kids · 14 min. · Episode 272Explore the mechanical engineering and physics of hydraulics that give giant excavators their incredible lifting power. Answering fantastic questions from our curious explorers…
- [Ziggy's Mailbag] All About the Moon! – Astronomy & Lunar Science for Kids · 16 min. · Episode 271Learn how the Moon formed, why it changes shape, and what astronauts left behind in this special listener Q&A edition. Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy dive into Ziggy's Mailbag to…
- How Do Birds Fly, and Why Can’t We? - Animal Science & Flight for Kids · 13 min. · Episode 270How do birds fly, how do bugs stay up, and why can’t people flap their arms and take off? Emma follows a bird from takeoff to landing while Ziggy tests his cardboard wings…
- How Do Tornadoes Form? – Weather Science & Meteorology for Kids · 11 min. · Episode 269Discover the science of extreme weather as we explain updrafts, wind shear, and how mesocyclones create tornadoes. Join Dr. Owl, Curious Emma, and a very dizzy Ziggy the Robot in…
- [Ziggy's Mailbag] Why Do Trees Grow Curvy and More! - Plant Science & Biology for Kids · 13 min. · Episode 268Discover the incredible science of plant biology, including how flowers use turgor pressure to bloom, why leaves change color in autumn, and how evergreen trees survive the…
- Why Do We Dream? – REM Sleep & Brain Science for Kids · 12 min. · Episode 267Discover the science behind REM sleep and why our brains create wild stories while we snooze. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the three main ingredients of dreams…
- Why Do We Get Car Sick? – Biology & The Human Body for Kids · 11 min. · Episode 266Discover the biology behind motion sickness and learn how the inner ear and eyes send mixed signals to the brain. Emma feels a little woozy on a winding road trip, prompting Dr…
- [Ziggy's Mailbag] Why Is Glass Fragile and More! - Atoms & Chemistry for Kids · 13 min. · Episode 265Kids discover how microscopic atoms connect to create the amazing real-world materials all around us, from the water we drink to the iron hiding inside rocks. Emma and Dr. Owl…
- How Are Houses Built? – Architecture & Engineering for Kids · 13 min. · Episode 264Learn the step-by-step science of architecture and engineering that goes into building a strong, safe house from the ground up. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they discover why…
