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Science Sunday: Light and Color
We are talking about light and color today on Science Sunday, more specifically how we can actually see color. Have you ever wondered how we
January 10, 2022
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Science Sunday: New Year’s Ball Drop
Happy New Year! Did you stay up late on December 31 to watch the ball drop and officially welcome in 2022? We of course had
January 3, 2022
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Science Sunday: Out of this World Experiments
Last month, some of us here on earth were lucky enough to experience a full lunar eclipse. These are such cool astronomical events, but we
December 27, 2021
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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: Experimenting with Balance
Welcome to another edition of Science Sunday. Today, we are experimenting with balance, using simple materials you can find around your house. We encourage you
December 13, 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: Upcycling
We hear the word upcycling being used a lot, but what exactly does it mean? Upcycled simply means taking materials that have already gone through
November 29, 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 Sunday: Taking a Trip Through Time
Today, we are using Science Alley, our main lobby level, to take a trip through time. This 166 square foot space will help us to
November 15, 2021
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Science Sunday: Playing the Theremin
Welcome back to another edition of Science Sunday. Okay, you might notice that we look a little different today than we normally do- and that
October 18, 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: The Science Behind Geiger Counters
We are talking about the science behind… Geiger counters… Okay, while the name might seem a bit unfamiliar, the sound is something you have probably
October 4, 2021
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Science Sunday: Experimenting with a String Slinger
What is a string slinger? Something you can only find here at the Connecticut Science Center of course! Today on Science Sunday, we are going
September 27, 2021
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Science Sunday: Evolution vs. Selective Breeding
Did you ever realize how random evolution really is? Well, a group of our Teen Innovation Ambassadors this summer made it their mission to showcase
September 20, 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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