by Catherine | Jul 22, 2020 | News
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....
by Catherine | Jul 20, 2020 | News
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...
by Catherine | Jul 20, 2020 | News
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...
by leighannwoodruff | Jul 15, 2020 | News
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...
by Catherine | Jul 10, 2020 | News
In partnership with The Science of Winston-Salem, we are creating homopolar motors. Grab your batteries, turn your creativity on, and make your own creation today! What You Need: AA batteries Copper wire Solid hookup wire Wire strippers Magnets The Science Behind It:...
by Catherine | Jul 8, 2020 | News
Water is all around us in the ground, in the air, and even in our bodies! Even though it is so important in our lives, we do not often know a lot about it! For another fun experiment you can do at home, grab two pitchers of water, one cold and one hot, and examine the...
