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How Do Bubbles Form? – Surface Tension & Physics for Kids
Episode 223
Kids will discover the science behind how bubbles form, the role of soapy surface tension, and the physics of why they always shape into spheres. Joi…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
How Do Hurricanes Form? – Earth Science & Meteorology for Kids
Episode 222
Learn the science behind how warm ocean water, rising moisture, and Earth's rotation combine to create massive hurricanes. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Zi…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Why Is Fog Invisible & Who Made Pi? – Science Q&A for Kids
Episode 221
Discover the science behind the fog, the math of Pi, and even what bugs eat in our very first summer mailbag episode! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy a…
4 weeks ago
How Do Seeds Travel? – Plant Biology & Nature Science for Kids
Episode 220
Discover the fascinating science of plant biology and seed dispersal as we learn how plants use the wind, water, and animals to move their seeds to n…
1 month ago
How Do Walkie-Talkies Work? (And Why We Say 'Over') – Radio Waves for Kids
Episode 219
Discover the science of how walkie-talkies use invisible radio waves to send voices through the air without cell towers. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Zigg…
1 month ago
How Do Caterpillars Make Wings? – Biology & Metamorphosis for Kids
Episode 218
Discover the amazing science of metamorphosis and butterfly life cycles as we explore exactly what happens inside a chrysalis. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, an…
1 month ago
Why Are We Ticklish? – Human Body & Nervous System for Kids
Episode 217
Children will learn about the human nervous system, touch sensors, and how the brain's ability to predict movement stops us from tickling ourselves. …
1 month, 1 week ago
How Does The Toilet Work? – Physics & Engineering for Kids
Episode 216
Learn the engineering and physics behind how toilets work, from gravity-powered flushes to hidden trapways. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot a…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Does the Sky Change Color? – Atmosphere & Light Scattering for Kids
Episode 215
The scene is set on a bright, sunny hilltop with a split sky: one half is a bright blue day, and the other half shows a vibrant, glowing green Aurora…
1 month, 1 week ago
How Do Lasers Work? – Physics & Light Science for Kids
Episode 214
Discover the physics of light and exactly how lasers work to measure, scan, and communicate in the real world. We answer an excellent question about …
1 month, 1 week ago