Greenwich Kids Learn to Code
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The reviews are in. This year’s Hour of Code roll out is a success!
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Sharks Preview at Town Hall
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We love when people come to the museum to see our hard science exhibition work on display, but sometimes you have to take science to the people instead. This was in our minds as we went to Greenwich Town Hall today to set up our latest “mini exhibition” in one of their two display cases.
Read MoreDr. Liston and the Surgery That Killed Three People
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In the days before anesthesia, surgeries were a dangerous and traumatic affair. Patients were conscious as they were operated on and surgeries needed to be as fast as possible to minimize pain, panic, and blood loss. One in four people died after surgery, either on the operating table or from infection after. What about Dr. Liston? Only one in ten of his patients died. However, one fateful surgery would lead to the deaths of three people.
Read MoreLecture: Sacred Beverages: From the Black Drink to Ayahuasca
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Explorer Justin Fornal presents a journey through the world of ancient and contemporary sacred beverages. This lecture discusses the rich heritage surrounding Xocolatl (Aztec chocolate), Ayahuasca, Café Touba, Soma, Peyōtl (peyote tea), and many others.
Read MoreAttack of the Zombie Ants!
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While we may be unsure about the existence of ghosts, the Bruce Science Department can be much more decisive on zombies: They exist! Zombie ants, that is.
Read MoreScience Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts!
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According to polls, around half of all Americans believe in ghosts. Close to 20% report having seen one at some point in their lives. Though it is beyond the scope of the Bruce Museum Science Department to come down one way or another on the existence of ghosts, what we can say is this: Many paranormal encounters can be explained with science!
Read MoreScience of Screams
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Tis the season for pumpkin spice and horror. Screams are often part of that horror, and screams and our reactions to them are rather interesting scientifically.
Read MoreWhy Leaves Change Color
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like autumn around the Bruce Museum. There are many things to enjoy about fall, from apple cider to pumpkin picking, and the rich reds and golds of the trees are a true delight. These color changes might be beautiful, but what they actually reflect is a series of biological and chemical processes that help prepare a tree for winter.
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