All Blog Posts Tagged 'Science' (15)

Safe Kids North Carolina Will Bake S'mores Inside a Car to Demonstrate Hyperthermia Dangers

In 2010, more than 49 children died while alone in vehicles. According to Kelly Ransdell of Safe Kids North Carolina, many parents don’t realize that kids can die of hyperthermia if left alone in vehicles when temperatures outside are as low as 70 degrees. In an effort to increase awareness of the dangers of vehicular hyperthermia, Safe Kids… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on May 27, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Morehead Planetarium Says Goodbye to 42-Year-Old Zeiss Projector May 6



Last year, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center began phasing in a new digital projector system that will replace its storied Zeiss VI Star Projector, according to…

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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on April 23, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

National Geographic Explorer Helen Thayer Returns to Museum of Life and Science in Durham May 9

National Geographic explorer Helen Thayer, is returning to the Museum of Life and Science on Sunday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m. to share stories and photographs from her latest journey: “Walking Africa…Exploration of Africa’s Cultures and Wildlife.” Helen and her husband, Bill, walked 7,000 miles across Africa's Sahara Desert, the Atlas Mountains and the vast Serengeti plains, while living with the Maasai,… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on April 23, 2010 at 10:04am — No Comments

Bears on Ice at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham

Just in from the Museum of Life and Science:

(JANUARY 7, 2009 – DURHAM) Visitors to the Museum of Life and Science in Durham witnessed a remarkable view yesterday. “It was breath taking to watch the bears on ice,” commented a visitor. Despite the winter freeze, the bears seem to be “bearing” the cold. Greg Dodge, a museum ranger captured images of the bears exploring their frozen… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on January 7, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Museum of Life and Science Santa Train Tickets Sell Out in Record Time

Just in from the museum's press office: “We are grateful for the community’s response to this year’s Santa Train fundraiser. Tickets are sold out,” said Laura Hayden, Santa Train organizer and the director of the annual fund. Tickets went on-sale to Museum members on November 16, and to the public yesterday. Nearly 8000 tickets were sold out by 9:30 this morning.



“Last year we sold out in two weeks. That’s why we added more trains this year, totaling 400 more seats for the event. We… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 19, 2009 at 1:49pm — No Comments

Dinosaurs in Durham?

Dinosaurs have descended on Durham—77 million years after they disappeared! Beginning July 25-26, you and your kids can trek through the Museum of Life and Science’s brand new Dinosaur Trail, featuring a brilliantly detailed Edmontonia, Troodon, Parasauralophos and other species, as well as lush, authentic plants that actually grew in dinosaur ecosystems. There’s even a nest containing five dinosaur eggs, which enhances the habitat’s… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 19, 2009 at 9:00pm — 4 Comments

The Science Channel's 'Catch It Keep It' Engineering Show Debuts July 17

Finally, a reality show for those brilliant engineers among us! The Science Channel's all-new series "Catch It Keep It" premieres tonight, July 17, at 10 p.m. Be sure to set your digital recorders to capture it so your little engineers can watch it at a more reasonable hour.



Each episode features three contestants who must compete against the Science Channel’s “engineer of destruction,” Mike Senese, who "devises dastardly schemes uniquely designed to obliterate the prize of the week"… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on July 17, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Track 2 in Wake County Schools: 21 Very Cool Things to Do During Your Break!

Track 2 is tracked out May 13-June 2. Here are some great ways to spend your break!



1. Go to an IMAX movie at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh:

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is back in IMAX as a prelude to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" July 17. "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian" opens May 22 at… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on May 11, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

14 Things Track 4 Families Can Do Jan. 5-28!

Visit the Triangle TRACKS calendar for details on all of these events.



1. "The Greatest Places" IMAX® Film Opens, Jan. 6.



2. Check out "Birdapalooza" with Birdman Dave at the Museum of Life and Science, Jan. 10.



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Added by Elizabeth Shugg on December 29, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Fun Things Track 1 Can Do During the Next 2 Weeks

Visit our calendar for details on all of these events.



There are still lots of holiday events posted on our calendar at this link.



1. Go to the movies! Visit Movie TRACKS for more information.

Now showing:

"The Day the Earth Stood Still" Movie Released at IMAX® and… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on December 12, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

'Gerberich's Gadgetry: Art That Moves and Holiday Springs and Sprockets' Runs Through Jan. 5

The Museum of Life and Science welcomes the return of one of its most popular exhibits. Gerberich's Gadgetry: Art That Moves and Holiday Springs and Sprockets opened Nov. 15 and runs through Jan. 5. Artist Steve Gerberich presents an all new artful exhibit of holiday-themed mechanical sculptures made from old-fashioned kitchen appliances, machine parts and pop culture collectibles cleverly transformed into motorized reindeer, candy cane making… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 14, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Museum of Life and Science Celebrates Earth Science Week Oct. 12-18: No Child Left Inside

The Museum of Life and Science in Durham hosts a week-long celebration of Earth Science Week (ESW) 2008 in conjunction with the American Geological Institute (AGI) and Association for Science and Technology Centers. The theme for this year’s event is No Child Left Inside. Held October 12-18, Earth Science Week will encourage young people to learn about the geosciences by getting outdoors. ESW offers opportunities to discover the earth sciences and… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on October 12, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Hollyfest Egg Drop Contest - October 25th - Womble Park, Holly Springs

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Your job is to build an egg container that will protect a raw, uncooked egg as it falls from the Holly Springs Fire Department's Cherry Picker to the ground below. We'll start at 5 feet and increase the height until only one egg remains…

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Added by Debbie Daniels on October 2, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Experience Family Science Day at Morehead Planetarium This Saturday

"It's Only Human!" Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Humans are a unique species, but we also have our shortcomings. Come discover what makes us human. Explore some of our unusual adaptations. Experiment with walking like other animals. Examine the fossil record, meet researchers and learn what science tells us about our own evolution. Free activities appropriate for all ages. Co-sponsored by the UNC Society of Anthropology Students and UNC's biology department.… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on September 21, 2008 at 9:13pm — No Comments

Storm Troopers at the Museum of Life and Science?

If you have Star Wars fans in your house, you won't want to miss this event. Here are the details:



HEROES, VILLAINS AND SPECIAL EFFECTS

Museum of Life and Science in Durham

Sat., Sept. 13, 10-5 p.m.

You don't need to travel to a faraway galaxy to meet Storm Troopers and other Star Wars characters - since the force will be with you, as the science and artistry of entertainment takes the main stage. Talk to video game design… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on September 7, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

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