Tag: Science

Marine Mammal Rescue with Ron Watson ~ Thursday, 1/11/24 at 6 PM

All marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Some are also protected under the Endangered Species Act and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The Marine Mammal Protection Act was enacted by the federal government on October 21, 1972 and fulfilling this requirement, the Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue staffs and responds to all reports of marine mammals that… Read more

Be Happy! The Science of Happiness and How to be Happier ~ Monday, 12/11/23 at 6 PM

Do you ever find yourself wishing you could feel happier? Many of us do and we think we will feel happier as a result of something – such as finding a new job, finishing a project, losing 10 pounds, etc. However, psychologists and neurologists are now realizing that happiness can be more readily achieved through changing the way we think. Professor, Lizzie Linn, will explain this revolutionary concept and provide… Read more

How NASA Is Combating Climate Change ~ ZOOM RECORDING

If you missed out on this Zoom program, don’t worry you can watch the recording here until October 15th. The missions of NASA’s Earth Science Division help us to understand our planet’s interconnected systems, from a global scale down to minute processes. The division delivers the technology, expertise, global observations, and applications that help us map the myriad connections between our planet’s vital processes and the climate effects of ongoing… Read more

Library Planisphere is here! Check it out!

planisphereAre you a stargazer or do you want to learn more about the night sky? If so, consider checking out our new Planisphere! A Planisphere is a flexible, plastic chart of the night sky with which the observer can find any date and time. It’s easy to read, filled with insightful astrological information, and it’s waterproof. It is fun and educational for both adults and kids interested in watching the… Read more