E.Z. Science: Our Favorite Star — The Sun
Discover how spacecraft such as NASA’s Parker Solar Probe are exploring the wonders of our closest star.
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E.Z. Science: The Search for New Planets
Learn about our search for new planets using the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, James Webb Space Telescope and more!
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E.Z. Science: Playlist
Dr. E and Dr. Z will share exciting new discoveries being made by NASA and others, and explore their relationship to the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection.
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E.Z. Science: The Path to Mars 2020
Watch the fourth episode of our #EZScience series to learn about NASA’s upcoming Mars 2020 rover mission by looking back at the Mars Pathfinder mission and Sojourner rover.
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How Things Fly: Is There Gravity in Orbit?
Gravity is the main force to be dealt with in space, and thrust is the force that allows a spacecraft to get into space and maneuver.
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How Things Fly: Friction Drag
What is friction drag?
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How Things Fly: Free Fall
What do falling down an elevator shaft and orbiting Earth have in common? Try these experiments to find out.
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How Things Fly: Forces of Flight
Design and fly your own airplane
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How Things Fly: Engineering Design Challenge
Do you have coffee filters, masking tape, and some bendy straws handy? Grab those and a few more supplies from your kitchen and you’re ready to start thinking like an engineer.
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How Things Fly: Drag
Find out about two different types of drag: pressure and friction.
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