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Detritovores, Decomposers Needed for a Healthy Environment

WebNamed for eating detritus, detritovores are the ones that help to break down the decaying plant matter and help to restore it to the soil for recycling. There are …

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Getting to Know Groundhogs

WebBy Sara ThompsonPhoto is by Simon Pierre BarretteSpecial to the EnterpriseGroundhogs are common in much of Canada, the eastern United States and …

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Mae C. Jemison: An Inspiration for All

WebBy Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Astronaut Mae Jamison working in Spacelab-J module on board Space Shuttle Endeavor (STS-47) Mae Carol …

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Benefits of Clover Go Beyond Good Luck

WebBeing a nitrogen fixer, having clover in your lawn and gardens can help reduce your need for fertilizer and help keep you other plants healthy and thriving. More …

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What Causes Tsunamis

WebEach one is triggered by another source. 70-80% of all tsunamis are caused by earthquakes. Other causes include landslides, volcanic eruptions, meteors, and more. …

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Camps Explorit Science Center

WebJune 24-289am to Noon3rd-5th. Campers tackle a series of nerve-racking challenges to create inventive solutions in team-based activities. Using the Design Engineering …

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The Science of Candy and Sweets

WebGelatin is added to the sugar solution at hard-ball stage to make gummy candies. Citric acid can be added to make candies sour and tart. Cinnamon or capsaicin …

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Happy Hearts Keep Beating

WebBy Sara ThompsonSpecial to the EnterpriseDiagram of the human heart; Image by Yaddah from Wikimedia CommonsHearts denote love and affection, especially …

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The Color-Changing Stoat

WebBy Sara ThompsonSpecial to the EnterpriseA stoat is a small predator found in temperate forests of Alpine regions; Photo by Soumyajit NandySeveral species of bird …

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Nanotechnology for the Future

WebBy Sara ThompsonSpecial to the EnterpriseImage credit is User Sureshbup, from Wikimedia CommonsNanotechnology was first introduced in 1959 by Richard …

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Summer Science Camps Are Back for 2021

WebCampers social distancing on a walk during Explorit summer campBy Sara ThompsonSpecial to the EnterpriseExplorit’s Summer Science Camps are back for 2021! …

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And It Burns, Burns, Burns…

WebBy Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped band that rings much of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly 75% of the Earth’s volcanos …

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Thanks to our 2021 Volunteers

WebBy Sara ThompsonSpecial to the Enterprise Explorit volunteers at our member preview for the new exhibit; Photo by Sarah Allen-SutterExplorit has had another …

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