Have questions about coronavirus? On May 12, virologist Dr. Nels Elde joins the Explorer Zone for a special episode on COVID-19. Dr. Elde will answer questions pre-submitted by viewers, share what it's like studying viruses and help make this important topic more accessible for kids and adults alike. Dr. Elde is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Utah and serves as a Science Mill board member.

Do you have a fascination with fluctuation or an obsession with oscillation, perhaps a peculiar rhythm of reverberation that you just can’t shake? Ever have those sweet sensations from good vibrations or notice how sound just streams through your ears all day and wonder how does that sound get to you? In this episode of the Explorer Zone we discover unique ways to make the invisible visible by exploring the physics of sound. Come join us as we discover the magical acoustical anomalies of the Sound of Silos.

On May 5, we are focusing on an epicly (that’s a word, right?!) enormous feat of engineering with our Colossal Hand exhibit! Watch the Explorer Zone episode on Facebook Live at 11AM CT on May 5 and see how it was prototyped, engineered, constructed, and functions. Stay with the STEM educator crew and learn how to make your own scaled-down Arduino controlled hand or download the guide for developing a cardboard prototype. Dive deeper into the vast world of engineering and coding with our career connections!

On May 5, we are focusing on an epicly (that’s a word, right?!) enormous feat of engineering with our Colossal Hand exhibit! Watch the Explorer Zone episode on Facebook Live at 11AM CT on May 5 and see how it was prototyped, engineered, constructed, and functions. Stay with the STEM educator crew and learn how to make your own scaled-down Arduino controlled hand or download the guide for developing a cardboard prototype. Dive deeper into the vast world of engineering and coding with our career connections!

This episode is literally out of this world. Join the Science Mill team on an adventure that is down to Earth and out into Space. Meet former NASA astronaut and Science Mill board member Tom Henricks as he takes us on a trip through his four space shuttle missions and answers questions submitted by viewers like you!

Then blast-off to the Learning Lab and join in the challenge to design your own rockets at home! As always check out the Explorer Zone for Career Connections, cool resources and other interactive features.

Catch it LIVE on Facebook at 11AM CST on Tuesday, April 28 – Science Mill staff will be chatting in the comments to answer your questions in real time.

Join us on April 21 for a one-of-a-kind wildlife adventure as we explore animal adaptations with our Masters of Disguise exhibit! Meet our panther chameleon, Sinaloan milksnake, and Vietnamese mossy frogs and play along with the Dazzle Bug game to learn about these amazing animals and their camouflage capabilities.

Meet our good friend Jared Holmes, Herpetologist & Wildlife Educator with Bamberger Ranch, as he shows us some special adaptations of his snakes and other critters out on the ranch!

On April 7, we are exploring crazy contraptions like our over-the-top exhibit, the Incredible Ball Machine! Join the Science Mill staff on a wacky adventure into the wild ride of marble run creations and Rube Goldberg inspired simple machines.

Learn about the physics of motion and challenge yourself to create your own cool designs! After the episode, make sure you check back here for more cool Rube Goldberg inspired videos, Career Connections, and our at-home activity download to make your own crazy contraption!

Catch it LIVE on Facebook at 11AM CST on Tuesday, April 7 – Science Mill staff will be chatting in the comments to answer your questions in real time.

Join the Science Mill staff on a virtual field trip exploring our amazing aquaponics greenhouse! Hear from our staff biologist, Lisa, as she explains how the various systems work. Then, venture up to our Learning Lab with Emilee, our STEM educator, to learn how to design your own hydroponic planter using items you may have around your house. To continue your at-home learning, download our Career Connections PDF, Emilee’s Hydroponic activity PDF, plus a bonus video on how to create your own at-home aquaponics system.