Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Baking Powder vs. Baking Soda
We all know there is a big difference between baking powder and baking soda when it comes to cooking. But why are they so different?
June 28, 2021
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Science At Play
Science At Play: Composting!
So many people are getting their gardens started for the spring and summer and we are here to help those gardens be successful. Compost is
May 19, 2021
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Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Plate Tectonics
Good Morning everyone and welcome to another edition of Science Sunday. Last week we celebrated Earth Day, which is one of our favorite holidays here
April 26, 2021
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Science At Play
Dear Science: Why Does Yeast Rise?
We have received so many amazing questions through our Dear Science campaign, including this one from Oli, age 10. Why does yeast rise? You might know
March 26, 2021
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Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Fossils
We were inspired by our new traveling exhibit, Dinosaurs Around the World for this Science Sunday. Opening this weekend, March 6, 12 animatronic dinosaurs will
March 1, 2021
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Science At Play
Science At Play: Science of Pizza
We have a tasty Science At Play for you today. Did you know that there is a lot of science that goes into making a
December 11, 2020
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Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Homemade Calorimeter
So we have all heard of calories, right? They are a measurement almost everyone uses to determine how healthy a food item is. What exactly
December 7, 2020
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Science At Play
Science At Play: Testing Vinegar
What do ketchup, lemon juice and vinegar have in common? They all can be used as cleaners for objects in our everyday lives. All three
December 4, 2020
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Science At Play
Science At Play: Friction Rice
We are just full of tricks this week- and today it is time for another one. It only takes a few materials- and a little
December 2, 2020
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Science At Play
Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?
With Thanksgiving approaching, my mind often thinks of all the mouthwatering food I soon will consume. If you are like me, you probably find yourself
November 18, 2020
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Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Science Behind Food Photography
Welcome back to another edition of Science Sunday and today we are talking food photography today. Did you know that there are laws surrounding food
November 9, 2020
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Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Making Homemade Ice Cream
September 13 is a very special holiday, it’s National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day! We are here to show you a fun activity the
September 14, 2020
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Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Polymers
We have talked about polymers before on Science Sunday, can you remember what they were? That’s right! One of our favorite things here at the
August 24, 2020
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Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Making Water Clocks
We are building a water clock with you today on Science Sunday. For most of human history, water clocks were the way we kept time.
July 13, 2020
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Science At Play
Science At Play: I’ve Got A Crush On You
Let’s start with one of Samantha’s legendary jokes: What did the soda can say when he got all the answers right on his math test?
July 10, 2020
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