Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Genetics
We are exploring genetics today, using a familiar neighbor to us all, the New England Cottontail. The New England Cottontail lives in parts of New
April 4, 2022
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Science Stories
Meet the Winner of our Gingerboard House Contest
During the holiday season, Connecticut Science Center Members, the public, and community partners were invited to enter its Gingerboard House Contest. A twist on creating
February 2, 2022
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Young Inventor Spotlight: Xavier and the Trash Trap
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 12, 2021
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Science Stories
Make it Grow Spotlight: Keney Park Sustainability Project and the Urban Ecology Wellness Center
On a sunny, sweltering day back in May, the Connecticut Science Center hosted its second installment of MakeFest, Make it Grow, presented by Stanley Black
July 16, 2021
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Science Sunday: Groundwater Contamination
Did you know that only 0.3% of the world’s water supply is available for us to use? Only 0.3%! That’s not a lot. So it
June 21, 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 Stories
25 Facts About the First Earth Day and 25 Ways You Can Celebrate
“Climate Action” is the theme of Earth Day 2020, but first, let’s hop in our time machines to see what the very first Earth Day
April 22, 2020
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Movie Mondays: Chasing Coral
Watching time tick away while you click through YouTube clips? Why not watch something inspirational? This week Netflix has made Chasing Coral available for free
April 20, 2020
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Science Stories
Shopping to Support Sustainability
In the midst of climate change, a growing plastic pollution crisis, and depleting natural resources, it seems like an obvious decision to rethink our consumption
February 19, 2020
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Connecticut Science Center: Decade of Dedication to the Planet
With its Green Mission and eye toward innovation, the Science Center “didn’t just stop with the LEED certification” awarded in 2010, says Cherie Sweeney, Vice
December 19, 2019
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Science Stories
Reducing the Heat Island Effect, Even During Sweater Weather
The urban heat island effect (UHI) may not be at the forefront of your mind in November. This year-round phenomena is more noticeable in the
November 23, 2019
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STEM Career Connections
STEM Career Connections: Green Business Development
As we contend with how to manage our changing planet, demand for professionals in environmental fields is increasing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified
November 19, 2019
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STEM Career Connections
Women in Science Spotlight: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
This month’s Women in Science Spotlight features Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist, policy expert, and Brooklyn, NY native. She earned her PhD in
November 15, 2019
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