It all began with a small spark. In the normal mix of air that we breathe every day, this might have caused some concern but would not have been especially hazardous. But this particular spark occurred within the 100% oxygen atmosphere of the Apollo 1 crew capsule. During a pre-flight testing routine on … Read more →
We are making Cartesian divers at our Spring Break MakerSpace next week. Come join us and make your own! What is a Cartesian diver? A Cartesian diver is an object used to demonstrate the relationship between density and buoyancy. Density … Read more →
Late in 2016, a second-grade girl named Aditi faced a common pesky challenge in an uncommon way. In a blog entry, “The Secret About Lice,” she wrote: On December the 6th I got lice on my head. I was curious … Read more →
Today’s post is by Museum docent Rich LaVere. Right about this time last year, I found myself in a unique position. After closing a video and photography studio in Elmira, N.Y., that I ran for 12 years, I faced life … Read more →