Night Sky Update: March 16-24, 2024

This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Saturday, March 16, 2024. Information updated weekly or as needed. Times given as local St. Louis time this week will be in Central Daylight Time (CDT). For definitions of terminology used in the night sky update, click the highlighted text. If… Continue reading

Golden Calcite

Golden Calcite – Collected from Wasta, South Dakota A very common and widespread mineral, calcite can develop in hundreds of different crystalline formations and vary dramatically in size and shape. Calcite also forms in almost any color! This specimen is golden calcite, sometimes called honey calcite, which is often found in limestone areas. Did you… Continue reading

Night Sky Update: March 9-17, 2024

This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Saturday, March 9, 2024. Information updated weekly or as needed. Times given as local St. Louis time this week changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central Daylight Time (CDT). For definitions of terminology used in the night sky update, click… Continue reading

Red Fox

Red Fox – Native to Northern Hemisphere Did you know that red foxes are the most widespread meat-eating mammals on Earth? Other than humans of course. They live across much of the northern hemisphere, in open areas like woodlands, wetlands, and brushy fields. With a tail over half its body length, the red fox is… Continue reading

Night Sky Update: March 2-10, 2024

This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Saturday, March 2, 2024. Information updated weekly or as needed. Times given as local St. Louis time which is Central Standard Time (CST). For definitions of terminology used in the night sky update, click the highlighted text. If relying on times… Continue reading

YES Teens Connect with Boeing Professionals to Discover Inspiration for Their Future

One of the highlights of the Saint Louis Science Center’s Youth Exploring Science (YES) Program is providing our YES Teens with opportunities to connect with leading STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) professionals from around the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. This interaction not only sparks interest in career fields a teen may not have otherwise… Continue reading

Saint Louis Science Center Receives Grant from The Boeing Company to Enhance STEM Learning

ST. LOUIS, MO – February 26, 2024 Saint Louis Science Center Receives Grant from The Boeing Company to Enhance STEM Learning Funding Advances Science Center Efforts to Provide Educational Outreach to Underserved, Underrepresented Communities The Saint Louis Science Center is proud to continue its long-standing relationship with Boeing by announcing the receipt of a grant… Continue reading

Night Sky Update: February 24-March 3, 2024

This is the Saint Louis Science Center’s NIGHT SKY UPDATE for the week of Saturday, February 24, 2024. Information updated weekly or as needed. Times given as local St. Louis time which is Central Standard Time (CST). For definitions of terminology used in the night sky update, click the highlighted text. If relying on times… Continue reading

Vinyl Record, 33 1/3 RPM

Vinyl Record, 33 1/3 RPM – ca. 1965 Have you ever wondered what a steam train sounds like? You’re not alone! Semaphore Recording Company produced this vinyl record, “Doubleheader – a Double Feature of Steam Railroading Thrills” in 1965 to capture the sounds of steam engines in operation for enthusiasts before they vanished. On this… Continue reading