Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Talking About Waves
We were inspired by the warmer summer months for this segment of Science Sunday. We are talking all about waves today, and to do so
December 14, 2022
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Science Stories
The Dangerous Lives of Astronauts
With the maiden launch of NASA’s mega rocket Space Launch System (SLS) and the imminent test launch of SpaceX’s own mega-rocket Starship, human journeys to
December 12, 2022
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At the Science Center
Young Inventor Spotlight: Debra & the Fever Meter
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,
December 7, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Optical Illusions
In honor of our new traveling exhibit Forrest of Illusions, Mark Dixon learns how our brains trick us when viewing two overlapping patterns. Aoife Ryle takes one
December 5, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Cloud in a Bottle
This Science Sunday, Aoife Ryle and Mark Dixon give cloud storage a new definition. A simple bottle with an inner coating of isopropyl alcohol and
November 21, 2022
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STEM Career Connections
Showcasing the Next Generation of Women in Science
This month’s Women in Science Saturday has partnered with the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair. Four incredibly talented young women will showcase their project achievements.
November 18, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Friction
The more pages, the more friction! Today Aoife Ryle and Mark Dixon experiment with pages. They layer a page on top of another. The more
November 14, 2022
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STEM Career Connections
Celebrating Indigenous Heritage Month: Featuring Krystal Tsosie
Inclusion without equity: the need to empower Indigenous genomic data sovereignty in precision health.” –Krystal S. Tsosie, MPH, MA, PhD Krystal Tsosie (Dine/Navajo Nation),
November 9, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Air Pressure
What does air pressure and hitting a ruler of a table have in common? Today we are going to explore just that. Plus, this is
November 7, 2022
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At the Science Center
Young Inventor Spotlight: Dayanna & the Bee Cozie
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,
November 2, 2022
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Science Sunday: Fun with Liquid Nitrogen
We have all of the supplies together to have some fun with liquid nitrogen today. Liquid nitrogen sits at -328 degrees Fahrenheit, so we will
October 24, 2022
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At the Science Center
Young Inventor Spotlight: Arjun & the Autolight
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,
October 19, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Liquid Temperature Reactions
This Science Sunday, Mark Dixon and Aoife Ryle experiment with water and liquid nitrogen. Mark Dixon steps up again to deliver a perfect example of
October 17, 2022
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Science Stories
Prepare for Your Child’s Future with CHET, Connecticut’s Higher Education Trust
Preparing for your child’s future can never start too early. Our sponsors at CHET, Connecticut’s Higher Education Trust know the full importance of this and
October 5, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Fun with Sand
Happy October everyone! If the date on the calendar didn’t let us know that summer has officially come to an end, then the temperatures we
October 3, 2022
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