The green iguana, also known as the common iguana, is among the largest lizards in the Americas. Although native to the rainforests of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and South America, the green iguana has become one of the most popular reptile pets in the US. However, since they are difficult to care for… Continue reading
This pair of polished ammonites was found in the Pierre Shale region, a geologic formation dating to the Late Cretaceous epoch (approximately 100 to 66 million years ago) which occurs east of the Rocky Mountains in the Great Plains states. Ammonites are a type of extinct marine animal similar to nautilus, with a spiral shaped… Continue reading
Mars will be visible all night in St. Louis on October 13th. Join our McDonnell Planetarium Manager, Will, to find out how to view our neighbor this month! Connect with Curiosity
The Mercury Spacecraft was the first American manned spacecraft, designed and built right here in St. Louis by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. Did you know that each capsule was named by the astronaut who flew it? The numeral 7 was added to each name to denote the teamwork of the seven astronauts. Scott Carpenter chose Aurora… Continue reading
Support science for our future. Make a gift to the Science Center’s Annual Fund today to help power connections to STEAM for everyone in our community. If you had to pick one topic in science that’s on just about everyone’s mind right now, viruses are probably a safe bet. The global SARS-COV-2 pandemic has stretched… Continue reading
Saint Louis Science Center awards five local teachers at ceremon ST. LOUIS, MO – October 2, 2020 – The Saint Louis Science Center is proud to announce that Daniel See of St. Louis University High School, is the 2020 recipient of the Saint Louis Science Center and Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Prize for… Continue reading
The white-tailed deer is the smallest member of the North American deer family. Only the males have antlers, the bony growths at the top of the skull. The antlers are shed annually in winter and grow back more branched each year. The narrow snout of the white-tailed deer allows it to feed from tight spaces.… Continue reading
In the late 1890s, Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Company started selling this standard series wall model telephone. It features a mouthpiece, separate ear receiver, hookswitch, hand crank, and bells. A high quality instrument at the time, it was easily integrated into the home with its stylish oak cabinet. Over the past 100 years technology has… Continue reading
Ever wonder how skateboarders leap into the air with their board seeming to follow underneath their feet? That is called an ollie and it’s one of the fundamental tricks in skateboarding. Watch as our team of talented Science Center skaters demonstrate the physics of the ollie. Connect with curiosity!
