Brrr! Liquid Nitrogen Boils at -320.4 degrees Fahrenheit. As you will see in the video, the water vapor in the air surrounding the boiling Liquid Nitrogen condenses and then freezes into ice crystals that scatter and reflect light—a mini cloud!
Whoosh Bottle!
WHOOSH! Ever wonder how @NASA gets rockets into space? With empty water jugs, of course! Just kidding, but the basic physical concept shown in this demonstration and in actual rocket launches is fundamentally the same. In this demonstration, we force expanding gases to expel from the “engine” that is our water jug. As the water… Continue reading
A Message to Our Community Regarding COVID-19
Updated May 27, 2020 Saint Louis Science Center Plans to Reopen June 20 March 18, 2020 The Saint Louis Science Center is currently closed until further notice in line with our regional and national leaders’ efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). We will continue to monitor the situation and determine our reopen date… Continue reading
Saint Louis Science Center Precautions Related to COVID-19
The health and safety of our guests, colleagues and community are our highest priority and we are monitoring the situation regarding the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) closely. We are following the CDC recommendations, are in communication with local officials and regional health authorities and will update plans as needed. We are continuing to assess the situation… Continue reading
The Codex Arundel: An Inside Look at Da Vinci, Available to Everyone
Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci made a lasting impact on art and science through his dedicated exploration of topics like mathematics, engineering, anatomy, and more. Over decades, da Vinci collected his handwritten observations in what are known as his codices, or notebooks, which include numerous written examinations and sketches involving subjects spanning nature, mechanical engineering,… Continue reading
So Long, Spitzer
After over 16 years exploring the unseen infrared light of the cosmos, NASA officially powered down the Spitzer Space Telescope on January 30, 2020. The Spitzer Space Telescope is one of NASA’s four “Great Observatories.” Launched between 1990 and 2003, the Hubble Space Telescope, the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the… Continue reading
Da Vinci The Exhibition Opening at the Saint Louis Science Center on January 11
A comprehensive look at life and work of the original Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci ST. LOUIS – December 12, 2019 – The Saint Louis Science Center will open Da Vinci The Exhibition on Jan.11, 2020. The 7,000 square-foot special exhibition follows the Renaissance master, Leonardo da Vinci, on a journey of innovation, creativity, science,… Continue reading
The Saint Louis Science Center to Open Renovated OMNIMAX® Theater
New features include IMAX® with Laser, new sound and seating, better accessibility and more ST. LOUIS – November 21, 2019 – The Saint Louis Science Center is reopening the newly renovated OMNIMAX Theater on Friday, November 29, after undergoing a four-month, comprehensive update –the largest since the theater opened in 1991. The renovated OMNIMAX Theater… Continue reading
The Fractals of Frozen II
Crystal Formation and the Powers of Elsa Elsa, the princess of Arendelle, was born with the ability to create and control ice and snow. When Elsa accidentally uses her powers to develop an infinite winter, her sister, Anna takes action to change the bitter weather conditions. Frozen 2 takes us on a journey to find… Continue reading
50 Years Ago – Apollo 12 on the Moon
Whoopee!! 50 years ago this week the second manned mission to the Moon had commenced with Commander Charles “Pete” Conrad, Command Module Pilot (CMP) Richard F. Gordon and Lunar Module Pilot (LMP) Alan L. Bean aboard the lunar module. During the launch, lightning struck the Saturn V rocket, resulting in the launch controllers to lose… Continue reading