Summer hasn’t officially begun but the heat is already here to stay in Connecticut. When asked “How do you keep cool in the hot weather?” most people might say “Air conditioning!” However, this answer ignores an even more important source of cooling: Your own body!
Read MoreIt’s May, the month of flowers! After a long winter there’s nothing more wonderful than seeing the world in bloom. A lot of the flowers in gardens were cultivated by humans to have a shape, size, and color we find pleasing. For wildflowers, their pretty looks have another purpose.
Read MoreIt’s April Fools’ time here at the Bruce! Don’t worry- We won’t try to fool you on this blog. Rather, we’ll delve into some of the more outlandish science-based theories (conspiracy or otherwise) in honor of the occasion.
Read MoreSanta Claus famously lives and works at the North Pole, but which North Pole? There are actually two North Poles of the Earth. One is the Geographic North Pole. This pole is aligned (but not exactly) with the rotational axis of the Earth and is the northernmost place on maps. The second North Pole is the Magnetic North Pole, the location that compasses will point to as north. If Santa wanted to keep his home on the Magnetic North Pole he’d have a hard time of it. Magnetic North is always moving.
Read MoreWhen you think about Thanksgiving, science is probably not the first thing that comes into your mind. It seems much more aligned with history, and of course, the culinary arts. However, beneath the eating and thanking, there’s a lot to be learned!
Read MoreLate October is a fine time to curl up with a mug of hot cider and watch a favorite horror movie, possibly involving a terrifying marauding beast. Monster movies have a long history and the legend of the vampire has inspired enduring fascination. This cultural interest can be traced back to the novel Dracula. Dracula was not the first time a vampire appeared in literature, but it’s truly the book that established vampires as a horror staple. The question is, where did the author Bram Stoker gain inspiration for the vampiric flaws and habits of Dracula? The origins may be surprising.
Read MoreStories about animals and artifacts by scientists at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT
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