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Science At Play: Balance Challenges
Hi everyone and welcome back to another Science At Play! We are so excited to bring you another science activity you can try at home
August 20, 2021
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Science Sunday: Fun with Bubbles
We are taking Science Sunday outside this weekend to experiment with some bubbles. The Connecticut Science Center puts a special ingredient in our bubble solution
August 2, 2021
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Science at Play: CD Spinners & Rattlebacks
We all know how tops spin equally well whether they’re spinning clockwise or counterclockwise. But is there something that will only spin in one direction?
July 28, 2021
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Science Sunday: Filling Bags with Air
Today on Science Sunday we are talking about a fascinating air phenomenon. Think about how long it would take to fill up a plastic bag
July 26, 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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Science At Play: Turing Test
June is Pride Month so we wanted to highlight the work of an LGBTQ+ scientist for this edition of Science At Play. Alan Turing was
June 30, 2021
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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 Sunday: How Do Astronauts Breathe in Space?
Who doesn’t love space? Astronauts have one of the coolest jobs, because they get to live in and explore space for months at a time.
June 14, 2021
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Science Sunday: Experimenting with the Tesla Coil
The Tesla coil is probably one of the most recognizable science tools around. Today, we are going to have some electrifying fun experimenting with this
May 24, 2021
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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: Experimenting with Magentism
We are talking about a really cool magnetism phenomenon on Science Sunday today. Think about aluminum- the stuff a soda can is made out of-
May 17, 2021
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Science Sunday: Center of Gravity
It is all about balance on Science Sunday today! If someone asked you how you would balance a ruler on your finger, the answer would
May 10, 2021
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5 Ways to Make Mother’s Day Special
Mother’s Day is just a few days away, are you still looking for the perfect gift to show mom just how special she is? Don’t
May 5, 2021
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Dear Science: Bees
We have received so many amazing questions through our Dear Science campaign, including this one from Nazeli, age 9. I wonder if bees got extinct
April 30, 2021
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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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