A quick science experiment you can craft at home, the "Fizz Inflator" takes simple reactions to inflate the balloon. Why? To teach how reactions create byproducts, in this case carbon dioxide, which is invisible - until you see it inflate the balloon!
A quick science experiment you can craft at home, Elephant Tooth Paste shows you how to instantly make a foam made up of many of the same components in toothpaste - but enough of it to clean an elephant's tusks. Be sure you do this with adult assistance, because it could be messy! Why? This project shows you how these types of ingredients combine with highly reactive results!
A quick science experiment you can craft at home, "Walking Water" teaches you about how liquids can move against gravity. Why? To show how capillary action allows liquids to move from one place to another without the help of gravity or other outside forces!
A quick science experiment you can craft at home, the "Soap Powered Boat" teaches you how to make a simple device that scoots around on the water's surface with no moving parts. Why? To teach how water's unique molecular makeup creates "surface tension," and how affecting that surface tension creates interesting results!
A quick science experiment you can craft at home, the "Remote Control Roller" teaches you how to make a simple device that uses the invisible forces of magnetic fields created by electrons to push objects around. Why? To show you how invisible magnetic fields effect the world around us!
A quick science experiment you can craft at home, the "Bee Hummer" teaches you how to make a simple device that uses the motion of the air to mimic the sound of a bee's wings. Why? To teach how bees create the humming and buzzing they are known for!
Vermont honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday with a full day of events at the ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Our Kiernan Brisson spoke to students, and other attendees about what the day means to them.
Ike Bendavid spoke with Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Bernie Pientka about changes in regulations on the bait anglers can use when they hit the ice this winter.
It was a record year for nesting loons in Vermont. Our Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Vermont Fish and Wildlife about how the population has grown and what threats still remain for the birds.
Our Ike Bendavid spoke with Ira Powsner at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, to see what's happening with the turtles as they prepare for winter and how biologists are helping to protect the growing population.
Every fall,landlocked Atlantic salmon in Lake Champlain make their way back to the streams where they hatched. To check on the health of the salmon population, Vermont Fish and Wildlife gathers samples to collect data and provide brood stock for future generations.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the Echo Center on the Burlington waterfront is hosting some special events. Our Ike Bendavid found out what's going on and what you and your family can learn.
Channel 3 has partnered with the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center in Burlington on a new exhibit that allows you to try your hand reporting on environmental issues in our region. Our Cat Viglienzoni shows you how it works.
Many Vermonter were dismayed to learn Thursday that more than 1 million gallons of sewage and stormwater was released into a St. Albans stream Thursday, the latest in what, to some, can fell like a common occurrence.
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation says wild animals in eastern Essex County, including Moriah, Crown Point and Ticonderoga, have tested positive for rabies.
It was a good year for Vermont's bald eagle population. Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials say 23 known nesting pairs produced at least 33 successful young this year.
As the cold, rainy weather looms over us, parents have found a fun way to entertain their young ones. It's a new exhibit at ECHO in Burlington that combines technology and playtime. Our Neliana Ferraro checked out the Innovation Playground.
Cat Viglienzoni met up with Vermont Fish & Wildlife's Doug Morin to learn about the Moose Bog trail and boardwalk project at the Wenlock Wildlife Management Area.
Galen Ettlin spoke with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Deer Project Leader Nick Fortin about the dangers of Chronic Wasting Disease and signs to look out for.
A case of chronic wasting disease in Quebec has Vermont wildlife officials reminding the public it is illegal to import deer and elk carcasses into the state.
The health department's blue-green algae tracker shows several sites in our area on "high alert" status for blue-green algae. Here's how you can tell the difference between dangerous blue-green algae and harmless algae.
A big boost for some tiny turtles. They spent the winter at the ECHO Leahy Center to give them a head start at life. Wednesday, they were released into Lake Champlain. Our Cat Viglienzoni was there.
Panton has a beaver problem and it's wrecking town roads. Our Ike Bendavid tagged along as Vermont Fish and Wildlife stepped in to build "beaver baffles" to help stop the destruction.
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