Mike Eichholz, left, of Murphysboro, pretends to put on a newscast Saturday with his sons Carson, center, and Caden, right, at the Science Center in Carbondale.  To simulate a real newscast, children may put on a suit jacket, read the prompts and see themselves on the screen in front of the set. The Science Center houses many activities such as live animal demonstrations, a flight simulator and an assortment of science-related activities.  The center is located in University Mall and is open Wednesday through Sunday.