On September 19, 1991, two hikers were making their way through the Austrian-Italian Alps. On their journey, they discovered a 5,300 year old frozen mummy from late Neolithic times. The man carried rough bow and arrows as well as a copper axe, and wore a grass cloak for warmth. His shoes were made from bearskin, [...]
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Iceman’s Anniversary
Saturday, September 19th, 2009Edgy and Electric
Thursday, September 17th, 2009The Maryland Science Center was lucky enough to have the opportunity to borrow an electric Tesla Roadster as part of our going green (and electric) effort. A far cry from the bright green Alt-Car available for test drive, this carbon fiber-clad performance machine still retains the same basic principles. Tesla wanted to make an environmentally-friendly [...]
The better to see you with…
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009400 years and telescopes are still out of this world!
Celebrating the red-hot summer, and going green.
Thursday, June 25th, 2009In the span of less than a week, the Science Center throws a Solstice Gala and launches the first alt-car rental program in the nation.
I shall call you…Mini Lamp
Friday, May 8th, 2009Physicists create the world’s smallest incancescent lamp.
Another Successful Pi Day!
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009A run-down of our pie-riffic Pi Day and what’s coming up next at the Science Center…