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Science Sunday: Fiber Optics
You may have heard of the term fiber optics before, probably most often when referring to internet and internet speed. Many people are looking to
May 2, 2022
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Science Sunday: Chemiluminescence
We are exploring the science behind a very popular item, especially in the summertime- glow sticks. If you have used a glow stick before, you
April 25, 2022
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Science Sunday: Focusing Light
Welcome to another edition of Science Sunday. Have you ever tried to see through an envelope to see exactly what’s inside? Sometimes it works, and
April 18, 2022
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Science Alley
Visit Science Alley, the Science Center’s main atrium, showcasing a range of scientific exploration from the deep sea to outer space that will capture the
April 4, 2022
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Science at Play: Arches and Eggs!
What do arches and eggs have in common? Both can be used to trick your mind with awesome illusions that we encourage you to try
February 16, 2022
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Science Sunday: NeverWet
We are testing a really cool product on Science Sunday today, NeverWet. This is a product that makes anything treated by it repel water. What
January 31, 2022
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Science Sunday: Sticky Water
Welcome to another edition of Science Sunday. Did you know water is sticky? No, not like what we normally think of as sticky (candy, glue,
January 24, 2022
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Science Sunday: How Suction Cups Work
Welcome back to another edition of Science Sunday. We are talking suction cups on this segment today. Most everyone has probably had some experience with
December 20, 2021
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Science Sunday: Homemade Crystals
We see crystals in many different places in nature. Many of us probably think of rocks as crystals, but did you know that snowflakes are
December 6, 2021
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Science Sunday: STEM In a Box
Science Sunday today is inspired by one of our favorite programs here at the Science Center, STEM In a Box. STEM in a Box is
November 22, 2021
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Science At Play: Walking Colors
Materials to Collect 7 Clear plastic cups Tissue paper or paper towels Water Food coloring (primary colors to start) Try it! Start by
October 22, 2021
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Science Sunday: Applesauce Oobleck
If you are a fan of the Science Center, then you may have heard us talk about oobleck before. Oobleck is a favorite of ours,
October 12, 2021
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Science Sunday: Experimenting with Colors
We are talking all about colors on this edition of Science Sunday, and this is an activity we encourage you to try along with us
September 13, 2021
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Science At Play: Heat Powered Turbine
So making a heat-powered turbine sounds complicated, right? Not as complicated as you may think. Today, we are going to show you how some candles,
September 10, 2021
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Science Sunday: Changing the Effects of Air
Hi everyone and welcome back to another edition of Science Sunday. Today we are talking about how we can change the effects of air once
August 30, 2021
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