A Mysterious Gene Shift in Ancient Europe?!?!
For about 200,000 years humanity has been making its way from Africa to just about every corner of this planet. The study of our past helps explain the evolution of life here on Earth.
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Voyager 1 is finally about to leave the solar system!
Our lovely and comfortable home here on Earth is a long ways away from the end of our solar system. Don’t forget, there’s a lot of space in space. Here on Earth concepts of boundaries involve rivers, lakes, mountains, human imposed borders, and so on. However, this is not how the limits of our solar system are established. There is no one thing at one point that defines the end, but there is definitely an end and it’s really far from here.
New Music and Your Brain!
Why do we like the music we like?
Wecycle Project!
Tired of opening bottles the old fashioned way?
Say goodbye to busted teeth and those awkward stares from strangers by making your own recycled bike chain bottle opener!!
For this project you'll need an old bike chain, a bike chain cutter, a bike chain link set, and your favorite tasty bottled beverage!
Step 1: Get an old bike chain (be sure to clean it very well by using the right cleaners and let it soak for a few hours!!)
Add Ambience to Your Patio or Walkway
Now that it’s spring, we’re all looking to clean up and get rid of some of the unused items in our homes. This April, the Museum will be collecting electronic devices from the community to recycle – but what about everything else?
If your family is constantly emptying milk cartons and you wish you didn’t have to just chuck the empties, take heart. Here’s a fun family recycle project that can anyone can enjoy - from young children to adults.
What came first the chicken or the egg?
Science is the process by which we can ask and answer questions about our natural world.
Upcycling: What a Bright Idea!
Now that it’s spring, we’re all looking to clean up and get rid of some of the unused items in our homes. This April, the Museum will be collecting electronic devices from the community to recycle – but what about everything else?
Going Green for Spring!
Now that it’s spring, we’re all looking to clean up and get rid of some of the unused items in our homes. This April, the Museum will be collecting electronic devices from the community to recycle – but what about everything else?
Instead of pitching your old things into the garbage can, repurpose them! By repurposing items you’re not only eliminating the amount of waste produced every day, but creating something unique that you can proudly claim as your own.
A skyscraper made out of wood?!?
There are currently over seven billion humans on this planet. As this population grows we'll need more and more homes for all these people. With limited resources and a constant watch over our impact on the environment, a big question gets brought up frequently for future of residential construction…can we make housing mo
Cloaked Nano-particles
Everyone’s familiar with the old fable about the wolf in sheep’s clothing. In this story a wolf dresses up like a sheep and sneaks past the farmer to go straight to his fluffy targets. Well, a similar story is currently unfolding in the medical field and it could have a huge impact on cancer patients.
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