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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why Does Bread Have Holes?

from STEM with Dr. Owl · host Orbital Owl

🍞 Have you ever wondered why your sandwich bread is full of tiny holes? Did invisible space ghosts take a bite? Join Dr. Owl, curious Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they head to the kitchen lab to discover the "invisible bakers" living in your dough! In this episode, we explore the science of yeast, how chemical reactions work, and why tiny gas bubbles make our lunch so fluffy. Want fun science experiments and activities sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com! Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS1.B – Chemical Reactions (Heating or mixing substances).

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