Thanksgiving Priceless Science
Have you ever thought about the numbers surrounding Thanksgiving? How many dollars are spent on turkey? How many pounds of tryptophan is that anyway?
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Idea Factory
Priceless Science - Superbowl
So, The Pats and the Giants are going to square off in one of America's most popular televised sports events, but have you ever considered the numbers behind this game? Lots of flights, tickets, ad time, money for the half time show, and of course chicken wings. Lots and lots and lots of chicken wings!! Go team! Have a great Superbowl Sunday everyone!
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Question Your World - Race Car Inventions!
A lot of the stuff in your car, sitting in your drive way, is possible thanks to various inventions from the racing industry! From rear view mirrors to disc brakes, the safety and efficiency of race cars has lead the way to many important inventions that make our day to to day driving a lot easier!
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Women In Science
Women have contributed a lot of important things to our understanding of the world. Great minds from Marie Curie to Jane Goodall have been important contributers to science. Though women hold nearly half of all the jobs in the United States, they still only hold less than 25% of STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) jobs. The Science Museum of Virginia is a place for girls to dream about the possibilities of their future!
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Science Unplugged
Can you design a structure that can withstand gravity? Build a bridge you can cross. Reconstruct the world-famous Roman arches. Stack blocks to form a gravity-defying cantilever. Marvel at the mechanics of pulleys, gears, and other labor-saving devices.
Light and Vision
Play with perception by experimenting with lenses, mirrors, prisms, and light. Walk into a room where children are bigger than adults, then step into an alcove of infinite reflections. You won’t believe your eyes!
Imagination Playground
A space for you to shape! Children can construct their surroundings using available materials, like mats, fabric, and giant foam blocks. Encourage creativity, spontaneity, and team-building.
Idea Factory
Let your imagination run wild! Explore physics, engineering and construction in a whole new light.
Question of the Week
Friday, February 11, is Thomas Edison's birthday. Probably the greatest inventor of modern time, Edison accumulated over 1000 patents, over twice that of other prolific inventors. His inventions include the light bulb, motion picture camera, phonograph, stock ticker, mechanical vote recorder, electric car battery, and electrical power. Edison's ingenuity has profoundly influenced people's everyday lives and serves as inspiration to aspiring engineers and inventors.
What was Thomas Edison's favorite invention?
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