Let’s Talk Turkey (Bones)

It’s that time of year when turkey will be the main course for the Holiday meal of many families. Leftovers will  make turkey sandwiches and other delicious meals for days … but what can you do with the bones? Instead of throwing them away, why not use them in a ...

Could a Single Shot Spay or Neuter Your Pet?

Join SciWorks for the next Science Café at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19 at Silo Deli, Wine and Cheese in Reynolda Village. The topic is “Development of a Single-Shot Sterilization Method for Cats and Dogs.” Dr. Colin Bishop, professor at Wake Forest...

Marine Toad

Marine Toad Scientific Name: Bufo marinus The range of the marine toad is from northern South America through Central America, and has been introduced to other areas including Hawaii, Florida, and Australia. These toads can grow up to ten inches in width and can live...

Science Adds to Halloween Treats

With a little kitchen chemistry, you can turn Jell-O into a mysterious glow-in-the-dark treat for Halloween. This is a safe and edible science experiment for all to enjoy during your Halloween festivities. Not only is glowing Jell-O tasty, spooky fun, but it is also...

Thank You to Our 2012-13 Partners in Science

On Thursday, October 25, SciWorks celebrated our 2012-13 Partners in Science — the individuals, foundations and corporations who donate so generously to SciWorks at the $1,000 and above level. We invited our donor families to come “Take Flight” at the new...