Children's Museum of Houston

Making “Balancing Act” by Walter Wick

Making “Balancing Act” by Walter Wick Since we just had our Wowie about human balance a couple of days ago, here's a very cool look at how artist Walter Wick created his "Balancing Act" photo where he ... more»

1 Comment

Crocodiles in the Sahara? You bet!

Crocodiles in the Sahara? You bet! How'd you like to meet this guy in a dark alley? New fossil evidence found in the Sahara points to many species of crocodiles, some much smarter than our moderns ... more»

1 Comment

Playing with Polymers

Playing with Polymers This week at the Children's Museum of Houston's Science Station, we are exploring everybody’s favorite polymer (long chain of molecules) - Flubber! Check out this recipe to make your own ... more»

0 Comments

Brown Pelican Population Flying High

Brown Pelican Population Flying High The Brown Pelican was one of the first entries onto the endangered species list, before Congress even passed the Endangered Species Act in 1973, due to devastating losses related to DDT. ... more»

0 Comments

The Gravity of the Situation

The Gravity of the Situation It's time for a no-holds barred match to see who was right - Aristotle or Galileo - as we answer the question "Do heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects?" ... more»

1 Comment

Very Cool Paper Toy

Very Cool Paper Toy This is simply a fantastic example of applied geometry. This little paper toy is extremely easy to build and is even more amazing in person than its video lets on. ... more»

1 Comment

Q – Shouldn’t the weight of the strings be considered?

Q – Shouldn’t the weight of the strings be considered? This question, more or less, came up on a different site where we also posted the Up, Up, and Away video. What the poster wanted to know was why we didn't ... more»

1 Comment

Q – Where does helium come from?

Q – Where does helium come from? This is a great question. As we mentioned in our Up, Up, and Away video, the helium we  have today comes from natural gas deposits, some of the largest of ... more»

3 Comments

Sublime Sublimation

Sublime Sublimation Nothing screams "Halloween" more than bubbling flasks in a mad scientist's lab or creepy fog. Let's dissect the favorite tool of foggers and mad scientists - Dry Ice - and ... more»

0 Comments

A Slime By Any Other Name

A Slime By Any Other Name It's Halloween - a perfect time of year to explore a great science mystery - SLIME! Okay, maybe not so much a mystery, but a fun-filled science activity easily done at ... more»

4 Comments

Page 13 of 13« First...910111213