This Science Sunday we dove into the world of experimental science, creating a laboratory at the Seaside Center where scientists of all ages could discover. Our question of the day examined whether things float better in the ocean or in a lake
Read MoreWhile horseshoe crabs have been around long before the dinosaurs and sharks, it was only discovered in the past century that their unique blood can help detect bacterial contamination.Because of horseshoe crabs, like Henry, we are able to ensure that the vaccines we receive are safe and free from contamination.
Read MoreThis summer the Bruce Museum Seaside Center is bringing science to the shore. Each Sunday, we will be hosting a plethora of fun science activities, including science experiments about the ocean, sea species identification, and so much more!
Read MoreComing off the tail of Elsa, many of us wonder, “Why can’t I swim in Long Island Sound after it rains?”
Read MoreIf you’ve looked in the waters around Greenwich lately, you may have noticed massive schools of fish swimming in slow circles near the surface of the water. Commonly seen near bridges and in harbors around this time of year, these foot-long fish are called Atlantic menhaden, or bunker, and they are a very important part of Long Island Sound ecology.
Read MoreThe black skimmer is a truly remarkable animal and, while it remains unusual on the Sound, its numbers seem to be increasing— excellent news for committed birders and amateur nature-lovers alike. So, what makes the skimmer so special? If only there was one reason: the skimmer is visually and audibly enchanting, unique in behavior and ecology, and it’s always found in excellent habitat. What’s not to love? Also, as is typical of the species profiled in this series, the skimmers’ natural history is a gateway to some interesting and contested topics. Let’s explore why!
Read MoreWith summer winding down, many animals are on the move. The days are getting shorter, asters are beginning to bloom, and the bink-bink of migrating bobolinks floats down from overhead. To quote a notable house, “winter is coming.” The common buckeye is a distinctive migratory species that, while unusual most of the year, becomes hyper-abundant along the shores of the Sound in late summer.
Read MoreIs that a murder hornet in your back yard? If you see an alarmingly large wasp, it is probably the cicada killer. These native insects might look fearsome, but they could be considered gentle giants - unless you’re a cicada, that is.
Read MoreStories about animals and artifacts by scientists at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT
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