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Story Time and Fun Frog Facts!

Story Time and Fun Frog Facts!

Summer is here and so are the treefrogs! Ever noticed those strange sounds at night? Treefrogs can make the most bizarre sounds. Probably the most popular treefrog in North Carolina is the Gray Treefrog. Listen here for the Gray Treefrog calls: Here’s some interesting...
Journey to the Red Planet

Journey to the Red Planet

From time to time if you look up into the night sky, you might see an orangish/reddish object or two. One reddish glowing object you might see is the binary star, Antares, in the constellation Scorpius. Antares is often mistaken as Mars due to its bright reddish glow....
Spotting Comet NEOWISE

Spotting Comet NEOWISE

Comets come; comets go. Most of them are too dim to be seen. Occasionally, one will come close enough to be visible. Some of us remember comet Hale-Bopp that provided a spectacular view in 1997. Comet C/2020 F3, aka NEOWISE, has passed by the Sun and is heading back...
The Science of Vaccines

The Science of Vaccines

  Watch the video for a simple demonstration of how antibodies fight viruses and then do it at home! What You Need: Writing Utensil Construction Paper Hole Puncher Scissors The Science Behind Vaccines: We are currently living through a global pandemic. Severe...
Experiment with Dancing Popcorn!

Experiment with Dancing Popcorn!

If you are planning on making popcorn for a Movie Night, why not try this experiment first that will help you learn about chemical reactions? Things can get messy with this experiment, so it’s best to do it outside or set your container in a deep pan to catch any...