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
St. Louis has STEM jobs, but lacks qualified STEM professionals
Help us inspire the next generation of STEM professionals this giving season “The future of the economy is in STEM. That’s where the jobs of tomorrow will be.” ~ James Brown, executive director of the STEM Education Coalition in Washington, D.C. Growth in STEM jobs, lack of STEM workforce In our ever-changing world, it’s more… Continue reading
Science Uncorked: How to Enjoy your Wine
Let’s face it, you love your wine – but what is the rule of thumb for properly enjoying it? Check out these three helpful tips on how you should be enjoying yours. Tip 1: “Swirling” a glass of wine before tasting it will aerate the wine and release its aromas. Aeration is the infusion of… Continue reading
Science Uncorked: The Wine Production Process
You know you love it, but do you know how it’s made? Checkout the science behind wine and winemaking in these 5 steps of the wine production process. STEP ONE: Harvesting The first step in the wine production process is to harvest the grapes. Did you know that grapes are the only fruit that contain… Continue reading
Not so scary: Real “monsters” maybe scary, but they offer many benefits to our ecosystem
Hairy, poisonous, slimey, or scaley – How real “monsters” have a positive impact on our ecosystem. OWL SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tytonidae (barn-owls) and Strigidae (true owls) CLASSIFICATION: Bird DIET: Carnivore SIZE: Varies depending on the species; anywhere from 1 to 9 pounds AVERAGE LIFESPAN: 4 years (barn owls) Legends and myths regarding the fierce qualities of… Continue reading
How to Be A Better Wine Taster, According to Scientists
With the Science Center’s annual Science Uncorked special event fast approaching, it’s nearly time to bust out the tasting glasses and get to sampling. But what do you do when you aren’t confident in your ability to tell what distinguishes a cabernet from a merlot, or a chardonnay from a riesling? The world of wine… Continue reading
Not so scary: The benefits of real “monsters”
Hairy, poisonous, slimey, or scaley – How real “monsters” have a positive impact on our ecosystem. GOBLIN SHARK SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mitsukurina Owstoni CLASSIFICATION: Cartilaginous Fishes DIET: Carnivore SIZE: 12 feet long and weigh up to 460 pounds AVERAGE LIFESPAN: Up to 35 years With an intimidating appearance and ability to completely unhinge its jaw, the… Continue reading
Not so scary: Real “monsters” maybe scary, but they offer many benefits to our ecosystem
Hairy, poisonous, slimey, or scaley – How real “monsters” have a positive impact on our ecosystem. TARANTULA SCIENTIFIC NAME: Theraphosidae CLASSIFICATION: Invertebrate DIET: Carnivore SIZE: 5 inches long; leg span: up to 11 inches AVERAGE LIFESPAN IN THE WILD: Up to 30 years They are big and hairy but not so scary! Many individuals fear… Continue reading
Meet the new CEO and President
International search leads to Bunge North America’s former president ST. LOUIS (October 2, 2019) – The Saint Louis Science Center Board of Commissioners announced today that Todd Bastean has been selected as the next president and CEO. Bastean recently retired as president of Bunge’s North American businesses. Bunge is a leading global agribusiness and food… Continue reading