Support science for our future. Make a gift to the Youth Exploring Science Program today to help power connections to STEAM through efforts like these. The Saint Louis Science Center was proud to participate in the recent Gateway Legends esports competition hosted by Fair Saint Louis and sponsored by Centene Charitable Foundation. Held over the… Continue reading
Did you know that the Foton Super Camera could shoot up to six frames per second? This is quite fast for a 35mm camera, even by today’s standards. Bell & Howell’s effort to produce the best 35mm camera yielded this quality piece of workmanship and dependability. Unfortunately, the price tag of $700 right after World… Continue reading
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Friday, July 30, 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
The scientific name “megalodon” means “big tooth,” which perfectly describes this extinct species of shark. Not only was megalodon the biggest shark in the world, but it was one of the largest fish to ever exist! Its massive teeth are almost three times larger than the teeth of a modern great white shark. Megalodons swam… Continue reading
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Friday, July 23, 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
This intricately detailed elephant sculpture made of ivory features symbols significant in ancient Chinese culture. The crane is a symbol of noble character and represents longevity, long-lasting love and loyalty in marriage. The lotus flower on top symbolizes the heart and mind’s ultimate purity, and is used for religious purposes, in marriage symbolism and food… Continue reading
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Friday, July 16, 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
One of the largest scorpions in the world, the Giant Emperor Scorpion is native to the rainforests and savannas of West Africa. Surprisingly, they have an almost harmless sting nonlethal to humans, and are known for their docile behavior. As a result, they have become a popular scorpion in the pet trade, which has led… Continue reading
This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Friday, July 9, 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
Shortly after writing the last blog post, we replanted in our deep-water culture with seedlings we started in soil. With the newly introduced seedlings, we’re diligently watching for any signs of new infestations. We laid out new sticky traps to keep an eye on the insect populations but haven’t seen any major changes from last… Continue reading
