Science Stories
The Making of a Muhshoon
Muhshoons, translated in the word “canoe or “kayak”, have been constructed by the Pequot people for thousands of years and is a tradition still in
September 17, 2021
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Science Behind Science Fiction: Untangling Mysterio’s Web of Lies
Welcome back to Science Behind Science Fiction! With Spider-Man: Now Way Home quickly approaching it’s December 17 release date and promising to truly kick off
September 15, 2021
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At the Science Center
Young Inventor Spotlight: Lily & The Turtle Tent
Here at the Connecticut Science Center, we are so proud to partner with Connecticut Invention Convention to highlight kid inventors from around our state. Throughout the year,
September 10, 2021
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Dear Science: Hurricanes
We have received so many amazing questions through our Dear Science campaign, including this one from Parker in Enfield. How do hurricanes form? Connecticut was just
August 27, 2021
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At the Science Center
Young Inventor Spotlight: Ryan and the Mask Manager 2000
Here at the Connecticut Science Center, we are so proud to partner with Connecticut Invention Convention to highlight kid inventors from around our state. Throughout the year,
August 11, 2021
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Biodiversity on the Nassau Science Plaza
In the garden in front of the Connecticut Science Center, changes are happening – there are new plants being planted, beautiful benches being installed, new
July 23, 2021
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Make it Grow Spotlight: Keney Park Sustainability Project and the Urban Ecology Wellness Center
On a sunny, sweltering day back in May, the Connecticut Science Center hosted its second installment of MakeFest, Make it Grow, presented by Stanley Black
July 16, 2021
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At the Science Center
Young Inventor Spotlight: Avaneesh & No Child Left Behind
Here at the Connecticut Science Center, we are so proud to partner with Connecticut Invention Convention to highlight kid inventors from around our state. Throughout the year,
July 13, 2021
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Creators: An Interview with Tyler Green, FX
If you have been following us over the past few weeks, you may remember our interview with celebrity special effects makeup artist, Tyler Green. We
July 9, 2021
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“Water Bears” Cute, Baffling, Almost Indestructible
Tardigrades, also know as, “water bears” or “moss piglets” are the cute, baffling, and extremely durable organisms you can find in your own backyard. Likely
July 7, 2021
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Diversity in STEM
Your genome, the set of instructions that makes you who you are, is 99.9% identical to mine, and 99.9% identical to every other human on
July 2, 2021
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The Making of a Traditional Pequot Corn Husk Doll
Corn, also known as maize, is an indigenous domesticated plant. There are over 12, 000 different species of corn. Over a period of thousands of
June 25, 2021
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From Connecticut to the Big Screen: Interview with Tyler Green FX
Walking into Tyler Green’s studio in Winsted is like walking into a Science Fiction movie. You are surrounded by mythical creatures, zombies, monsters and so
June 18, 2021
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At the Science Center
Young Inventor Spotlight: Ana Lois and the CPR Smart Gloves
Here at the Connecticut Science Center, we are so proud to partner with Connecticut Invention Convention to highlight kid inventors from around our state. Throughout
May 26, 2021
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6 Asian and Pacific Islanders Who Made Groundbreaking Contributions to STEM
We are continuing to highlight STEM professionals doing amazing work in their field all month long as a part of our continued celebration of Asian
May 12, 2021
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