Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Centripetal Force
What happens when you flip a full cup of water upside down? All the water falls out, doesn’t it? Now, let’s add a little bit
July 18, 2022
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At the Science Center
Unlocking Ancient Stories with DNA
Rightfully so, we are often entranced by tales of people and worlds that existed long before us. In the past, we were only imagining the
July 15, 2022
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Science Stories
Top 10 Best Summer Gifts at the Love Science Gift Shop
To some, the best part of the Connecticut Science Center is the butterfly exhibit; to others, it’s the traveling exhibit; to us, it’s the Love
July 13, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Marshmallow Math
Get ready to use marshmallows as a form of measurement. In this week’s Science Sunday, we learn how to measure the speed of light by
July 11, 2022
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Science @ Play
Young Inventor Spotlight: Gracie and the Solka 7
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 6, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Understanding Air Pressure
In this week’s Science Sunday segment, we learn about Bernoulli’s Balloon principle that states pressure decreases inside a stream of flowing air. If you’ve ever
July 4, 2022
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Top 10 Science DIY’s To Do This Summer
Looking to keep busy this summer with lots of fun science crafts and DIY’s? We’ve compiled a list of ten, easy at-home science activities for
July 1, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science at Play: Summer Solstice
Every year here on Earth, we experience two unique days: one with the most daylight and one with the shortest daylight. But why does that
June 29, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Magnet Cannon
Have you ever heard of Newton’s first law that goes “A body at rest will remain at rest unless an outside force acts on it,
June 27, 2022
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STEM Career Connections
STEM Careers Spotlight: The Jackson Laboratory
The scientific field of genomics is relatively new compared to other STEM fields. It wasn’t until 1871 that a man by the name of Friedrich
June 22, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Experiments to Try at Home
Today let’s do some easy science at home and play with elevation and gases with just some candles, glass jars, and water. By simply elevating
June 20, 2022
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Science Stories
Ungardening Native Plants
Last month, the Connecticut Science Center presented MakeFest: Make it Grow, welcoming local gardeners, farmers, makers, and artisans. Everyone highlighted the importance of growing healthy,
June 17, 2022
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At the Science Center
Young Inventor Spotlight: Cecilia & the Oxyhydrogen Generator
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,
June 15, 2022
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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Bearded Dragon
In today’s segment of Science Sunday, we are taking a close look at bearded dragons. These lizards are inquisitive and unique creatures that have incredible
June 14, 2022
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Science Stories
Finding Love at Liquid Lounge
Liquid Lounge, hosted by the Connecticut Science Center, promotes an energetic yet casual environment for adults to enjoy after their long workdays. Attendees enjoy the
June 10, 2022
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