Have you ever visited the GROW gallery and wondered, “When will the aquaponics greenhouse ever be open?!” Well, you’re in luck! Thanks to safety improvements made by our exhibits department, the greenhouse is now open for self-guided exploration during the Science Center’s normal operating hours. We were able to creatively reuse material from the recently… Continue reading
Night Sky Update: June 4 – June 12, 2021
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Friday, June 4, 2021. Information updated weekly or as needed. Times given as local St. Louis time, which is Central Daylight Time (CDT). For definitions of terminology used in the night sky update, click the highlighted text. If relying on times… Continue reading
Nine-banded Armadillo Native to North, Central, and South America
About 20 species of armadillos exist, but the nine-banded armadillo is the only one found in the US. The name armadillo means “little armored one” in Spanish, referring to the bony-like armored plates covering their body. Did you know that the nine-banded armadillo almost always gives birth to four identical quadruplets because of its unique… Continue reading
Night Sky Update: May 28 – June 5, 2021
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Friday, May 28, 2021. Information updated weekly or as needed. Times given as local St. Louis time, which is Central Daylight Time (CDT). For definitions of terminology used in the night sky update, click the highlighted text. If relying on times… Continue reading
In The Heights: The IMAX Experience
Dental Powder “Orthoform” ca. 1920s
Orthoform is a white, crystalline, odorless, and tasteless powder that is slightly soluble in water. Dentists would prepare a compound of the powder with water, then give to patients to relieve pain after a tooth extraction or to treat oral diseases. The compound worked as a local anesthetic and antiseptic, but was only effective when… Continue reading
Night Sky Update: May 21 – May 29, 2021
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Friday, May 21, 2021. Information updated weekly or as needed. Times given as local St. Louis time, which is Central Daylight Time (CDT). For definitions of terminology used in the night sky update, click the highlighted text. If relying on times… Continue reading
Farmers’ Almanac – 1955
Since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has provided the American public with long-range weather predictions, calendars, and articles on various topics such as the full moon, advice on gardening, conservation, natural remedies and more. This particular year includes an article entitled, “How to Drive… And Stay Alive.” Connect with curiosity!
Night Sky Update: May 14 – May 22, 2021
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Friday, May 14, 2021. Information updated weekly or as needed. Times given as local St. Louis time, which is Central Daylight Time (CDT). For definitions of terminology used in the night sky update, click the highlighted text. If relying on times… Continue reading
Three-Toed Box Turtle Collected from Missouri
Did you know that Missouri is home to 18 species of turtles? The official state reptile of Missouri, the three-toed box turtle can be found in forested area with open grassy ranges. The name “three-toed” signifies the three toes on the hind legs of most specimens, while “box turtle” refers to the ability of this… Continue reading