Coyotes are one of our canine residents of Connecticut, but not the only wild cousin of “man’s best friend” that we have in our area. Canines are the animals most closely related to dogs, such as wolves and coyotes. Foxes are a little more distantly related, and join dogs in a group called canids. Both canines and canids play an important role in the different ecosystems we have here in Connecticut.
Read MoreIn a previous Storage Two article, we talked about the science behind why leaves change color in the fall. Now that most trees are wearing their bare winter branches, it’s time to talk about those that kept their leaves: Evergreens.
Read MoreIn 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 MoreWhile 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 MoreAccording 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 MoreTis 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 MoreIt’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.
Read MoreAccording to entomologist Justin Schmidt, he has been stung over 1,000 times by various insects species. Rather than saying “ow” and reconsidering his line of work, Schmidt began to do something different with these painful experiences: He documented them, and created what is now known as the Schmidt sting pain index.
Read MoreStories about animals and artifacts by scientists at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT
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