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Science at Home: Rainbow Eruptions

By CuriOdyssey | Thu June 28, 2018

Simple at-home science – 2 kinds of rainbow eruptions! Try one or both. (To see more from CuriOdyssey’s At-Home Science online science resources that include virtual classes, videos of experiments and CuriOdyssey’s wildlife, live events, kits and more, visit CuriOdyssey At-Home Science HERE.) The Mentos Method Source: Scientific American describes the tried and true method…

Bubbles & Rainbows Weekend

By CuriOdyssey | Thu June 28, 2018

One of the most popular family science gatherings ever at CuriOdyssey—this year’s Bubbles & Rainbows weekend inspired thousands, and set a new record! Over the weekend, hundreds of Bay Area kids were every day scientists as they dabbled in elasticity, surface tension, chemistry, light, and geometry with rainbow and bubble science stations throughout CuriOdyssey. Did you know?…

Make Edible Water Bottles

By CuriOdyssey | Wed June 27, 2018

How to make edible water bottles at home! CuriOdyssey guests got to try edible water bottles at our May First Friday Family Night. Through the process of spherification, this activity will create an edible, gelatinous membrane around a blob of water! Your family can think about design solutions for environmental problems as you experiment with this possible substitute…

What is Plastic Free July?

By CuriOdyssey | Thu June 21, 2018

This month CuriOdyssey is celebrating Plastic Free July! This is an international initiative that began in Australia with a mission to become “a global movement that dramatically reduces plastic use and improves recycling”. While plastic is a super-convenient product that has shaped our modern lives, it has been over-used and we now rely on it…

Genentech Volunteers Remove Invasive Plant

By CuriOdyssey | Fri June 15, 2018

Fifteen volunteers from Genentech spent over two hours working with CuriOdyssey to remove invasive species from Coyote Point Park. Demonstrating dedication to their community, Genentech volunteers joined CuriOdyssey Science Educator Cat B. Wednesday, June 15, 2018 to take on a well-known threat to native species: LIRA. Limonium ramosissimum, or LIRA, plant removal has been a focus…

The Science of Bubbles

By CuriOdyssey | Fri June 8, 2018

Bubbles! What makes them so enticing? Bubbles are something so common that most people have interacted with one; either grabbing a bubble wand and creating giant bubbles yourself, making a bubble bath, or encountering a stray bubble (like the one that floats around when washing the dishes). We ask, how are bubbles formed? Why are…

Bubbles & Rainbows 2018

By CuriOdyssey | Thu June 7, 2018

Join us in San Mateo for a celebration of science, summer, and pride! The 2018 Bubbles & Rainbows annual event is scheduled for pride weekend, June 23-24, 2018. 10a-3p. Event included with daily admission, and admission is always free for members! Click to become a member now. Proudly partnered with volunteers from the San Mateo County Pride Center. Find more of our upcoming…

2018 Commuter Challenge

By CuriOdyssey | Wed June 6, 2018

The 2018 Commuter Challenge at CuriOdyssey. Reducing Our Carbon Footprint. Did you know? The Bay Area Commuter Challenge is an annual event! The Bay Area Commuter Challenge runs during April & May every year. CuriOdyssey strives to be a leader in conservation and sustainability in our community. We are committed to taking action to help ensure a more sustainable…

Save The Frogs Day

By CuriOdyssey | Wed April 25, 2018

Why Save The Frogs Day? Besides eating pests that transmit disease, “frogs and toads play an important role, serving as both prey and predator, in wetland ecosystems and are considered indicators of environmental health. Many previously abundant frog and toad populations have experienced dramatic population declines both in the United States and around the world…

Earth Day Beach Cleanup 2018

By CuriOdyssey | Wed April 25, 2018

Thank you sponsors and volunteers! Your commitment to a cleaner world helped remove an estimated 520 gallons of trash and 105 gallons of recyclables during our 2018 Earth Day Beach Cleanup on April 21, 2018. An annual event, Earth Day Beach Cleanup at Coyote Point was sponsored by The Pacific Gas and Electric Company, CuriOdyssey, and…