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Scientists More Certain of Higgs Boson Particle Discovery

14 March 2013
Posted in Our Planet, Our Universe

As citizens living in a constantly expanding universe, it is very important to understand not only how it works, but also, how it originated. Today, scientists around the world are examining particles that are evidence of the main matter from which everything we know around us emerged and obtained a certain mass.

Last summer, scientists announced the finding of a particle that could very well be a Higgs boson particle (or God Particle). This particle was found in the world’s largest high-energy particle accelerator called Large Hadron Collider (LHC) located near Switzerland.

Further studies indicate that this particle is, in fact, a Higgs boson particle. The Higgs boson is an elementary particle of nature discovered by the European Organization of Nuclear Research (CERN) which explains the presence of mass and symmetry in the fundamental particles of the universe.

Scientists will continue to study the particle to finitely determine that the Higgs Field exists, which will allow science to explain how universe really works.

Careers in Corrosion

14 March 2013
Posted in Corrosion: The Silent Menace

“An essential element in developing improved corrosion control and management practices throughout the national infrastructure is better education of the nation's engineers.” - Committee of Assessing Corrosion Education of the National Research Council (2009).

The corrosion crisis in America is growing faster than we can fix it. Corrosion endangers our nation’s safety and economy, causing broken infrastructure, oil leaks and even one-half of power outages. More than one-fourth of the bridges in the country are structurally deficient due to corrosion.

Preventing Corrosion

14 March 2013
Posted in Corrosion: The Silent Menace

As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is certainly true when it comes to corrosion prevention.

The correct approach to keeping corrosion at bay helps save both money and lives. Although many corrosion prevention techniques are costly, they more than pay for themselves by increasing the safety of our infrastructure and lowering maintenance costs.

Pi Day Photos

14 March 2013

Orlando Science Center celebrated Pi Day—the annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi)—with programs, activities and you guessed it: pie!

We got creative with circle art, threw shaving cream pies at the legendary Greek symbol and conducted a pie walk. And of course, we gave away pie!

Pi Day is observed on March 14 (or 3/14 in month/day date format), since 3, 1 and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form.

Astronaut Robert Springer Appearance Photos

12 March 2013
Posted in Space Junk 3D

Former NASA astronaut Bob Springer returned to the Orlando Science Center on Saturday, March 9 to discuss how science fiction inspires science fact among other topics.

Bob touched on the future of space travel, how science fiction films such as Star Wars® inspire real world science and how you can become an astronaut.

Member Monday, March Photos

11 March 2013
Posted in Member News

Members tapped into their inner-artists and painted springtime patterns at March's Member Monday. Paint, chalk, crayons and colored pencils were used to create the masterpiece mural on display in KidsTown.

Next month join us for an hour of storytime when storyteller, Madeline Potts, takes you away on an adventure through the magical world of springtime! You will become part of the storyline, while making friends and learning about the season.

We hope to see you on Monday, April 8 from 9 a.m.–10 a.m.

The World’s Largest Corrosion Conference is Coming to Orlando!

08 March 2013
Posted in Corrosion: The Silent Menace

Just in time for the opening of our exhibit “Corrosion: The Silent Menace” comes the world’s largest corrosion conference, right here in Orlando!

NACE International, The Corrosion Society, is hosting its annual CORROSION 2013 Convention and Expo at the Orange County Convention Center March 17-21. Industry leaders, corrosion engineers, pipeline operators, government officials and corrosion researchers will come together to discuss the threats of corrosion, learn about new technologies that fight it and ways that people and businesses can prevent corrosion from attacking pipelines, bridges, airplanes, buildings and more.

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