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Science Sunday: Experimenting with Candy
Halloween is right around the corner. It is only fitting that we do a couple of experiments using candy. Here is what you will see
October 7, 2019
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Science Sunday: Mazes & Brain Games
This past weekend, we opened our brand-new traveling exhibit, Mazes & Brain Games, at the Connecticut Science Center. To mark the occasion, we decided to
September 30, 2019
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Science Sunday: Learning About Pendulums
Note: As you watch this edition of Science Sunday, we encourage you to follow along and let us know what you discover using your homemade
September 23, 2019
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Science Sunday: Why Invisible Gases Can Be So Dangerous
We are suiting up with protective gear for this latest edition of Science Sunday: gloves, lab coats and, of course, goggles. Why? Because today we
September 14, 2019
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Science Sunday: Meteorites
Have you found a unique-looking rock in your backyard and wondered where it came from? Could it be a meteorite from outer space? In this
September 7, 2019
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How to Protect Our Native Bees: A Lazy Lawn Care Guide
While you are winding down your summer activities, getting ready to head back to school, and thinking about the cooler weather, let me introduce you
August 29, 2019
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Science Sunday: Explaining What a Robot Is
Robots are becoming more and more a part of our everyday lives, but what defines what a robot truly is? In this edition of Science
August 18, 2019
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Science Sunday: Outrageous Reptiles
Here at the Science Center, we have a blue-tongued skink named Pat. Pat is known as a mimic because he himself is not poisonous or
August 11, 2019
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Science Sunday: Science Behind Cracking an Egg
This Sunday morning, as you make scrambled eggs or incorporate a couple of eggs into your pancakes, take a closer look at your egg cracking
August 5, 2019
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Science Sunday: Electromagnets
In this magnetizing segment of Science Sunday, Mark and Aoife show you how to turn a magnet on and off, as well as highlight the
July 29, 2019
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Science Sunday: Dog Days of Summer
Ever wonder what our dogs see as they explore the world? In this week’s Science Sunday, Mark and Aoife talk about the differences between dog
July 22, 2019
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Science Sunday: Protecting Astronauts from the Sun
As the Connecticut Science Center celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Science Sunday has a new space-themed edition asking the question:
July 15, 2019
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Sniffing Out Your Dog’s Superpowers
We’re having a great time celebrating the “Dog Days of Summer” and judging by the response, there are lots of dog lovers out there. There
July 10, 2019
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Science Sunday: Experiment Showcases Danger of Hot Cars
Good Morning and Happy Fourth of July to everyone. Summer is officially underway and we have seen our first heat wave of 2019, meaning it’s
July 8, 2019
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Science Sunday: Mess Fest at the Science Center
Greetings and welcome to another edition of Science Sunday! To help celebrate our big weekend event, Mess Fest, Aoife brought a little bit of the
July 1, 2019
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