Discovering DNA and Rosalind Franklin
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise DNA carries all the genetic information within all living things, making it one of the...
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Sara Thompson
- Apr 6, 2022
- 3 min
Making Science Fiction into Science Fact
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Science fiction has been around for centuries and has been used as a form of entertainment...
Sara Thompson
- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
At-Home Rainbow Experiment
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Spring is here and vibrant colors are appearing in the world around us. Light shows up...
Sara Thompson
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
Ospreys Outstanding in the Skies
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Ospreys are one of the most widespread birds of prey. They are found in every continent...
Sara Thompson
- Mar 17, 2022
- 2 min
Explorit Summer Science Camp is back for 2022!
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Explorit is excited to once again be offering Summer Science Camp this year. Enrollment began...
Sara Thompson
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
Museum Adds Art in Pollinator Garden
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Last weekend Explorit partnered with the UCD Art/Science Fusion class to create a ceramic...
Sara Thompson
- Feb 23, 2022
- 3 min
Mae C. Jemison: An Inspiration for All
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Mae Carol Jemison was born October 17, 1956 in Decatur, Alabama. When she was a few years old...
Sara Thompson
- Feb 11, 2022
- 3 min
Snowflakes: No Two Are Alike
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Most people have learned that snowflakes are frozen water droplets that fall in places that...
Sara Thompson
- Feb 8, 2022
- 3 min
What Causes Tsunamis?
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Tsunamis are one of many natural disasters that can impact our planet. It is a giant wave, or...
Sara Thompson
- Jan 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Color-Changing Stoat
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Several species of bird and mammal change their color with the seasons, one of them being the...
Sara Thompson
- Jan 19, 2022
- 3 min
Remembering a Pioneer of Discovery
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Gertrude B. Elion was born on January 23, 1918, in New York City. She attended a public...
Sara Thompson
- Jan 16, 2022
- 3 min
Snot Funny; We Really Need It.
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Wintertime is cold and flu season and also bring on the sniffles in many of us. Even without...
Sara Thompson
- Jan 9, 2022
- 3 min
Amazing Animal Adaptations
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise The northernmost part of our planet is the Arctic and includes parts of Canada, Russia,...
exploritsc
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
Thanks to our 2021 Volunteers
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Explorit has had another successful year of providing science education to the Davis community...
Sara Thompson
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
Jolly Holly Plants
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Holly is a common decoration during the winter holidays. It is recognized by its pointy,...
Sara Thompson
- Dec 11, 2021
- 3 min
Surviving Winter
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Humans occupy much of the world’s landmasses. Many of those places have very cold winters for...
Sara Thompson
- Dec 9, 2021
- 3 min
Turkey Trivia
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Turkey will be the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinners for nearly 90% of American families. ...
Sara Thompson
- Dec 6, 2021
- 3 min
Evergreen Boughs
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise All plants and trees begin as a seed. Many use flowers and fruit to produce more seeds, but...
Sara Thompson
- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min
Monarchs Head South in Migration
By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise When thinking about migrating animals most people will think about birds. It is true that...
Sara Thompson
- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
Save Your Scraps
By Sara Thompson Special to The Enterprise Composting is a great way to help enrich soil and keep the environment healthy. We all...
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