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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Do Some Things Stain?

from STEM with Dr. Owl · host Orbital Owl

🍇 Oh no! Emma has spilled grape juice on her favorite white shirt! Why won’t it just wipe off like water? In this episode, Dr. Owl takes us on a microscopic journey to discover that fabric is actually like a giant "net," liquids play on different teams, and soap is a molecular superhero with two hands! Tune in to solve the mystery of the "Grape Crusader" and learn the science behind sticky situations. For more fun science experiments and activities to try at home, sign up for our email list to get useful science materials at orbitalowl.com! Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS1.A – Structure and Properties of Matter.

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