Posted: September 25, 2020

Question Your World: How Do Vaccines Get Approved?

As the pandemic continues to impact us, more people are starting to ask when we will see a vaccine for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Let's begin by asking the fundamental question here: How do vaccines get approved?

Question Your World: How Do Vaccines Get Approved?
Posted: September 22, 2020

So No One Told You … You Have a Jennifer Aniston Neuron!

Did you know you have a Jennifer Aniston neuron? Yep, you have a neuron dedicated to Jennifer Aniston, one that just fires in response to any image or mention of her and nothing else.

So No One Told You … You Have a Jennifer Aniston Neuron!
Posted: September 22, 2020

Historical Artifact or Scientific Innovation? Daguerreotypes Are Both!

While the Museum isn’t a collections-based institution, we still have a robust assortment of objects, each with an interesting story to tell. One such item, a daguerreotype, reveals the important impact photography has had on science.

Historical Artifact or Scientific Innovation? Daguerreotypes Are Both!
Posted: September 18, 2020

BioBlitz and RVAir: Fill Your Saturday with Community Science!

The Museum is working on two upcoming community science projects on Saturday, Sept. 26, that offer opportunities for citizen collaboration.

BioBlitz and RVAir: Fill Your Saturday with Community Science!
Posted: September 18, 2020

Question Your World: Is There Life on Venus?

Venus is in the news for a recent report that hints at the potential of life on the planet. There are a ton of factors to dig through, but it’s a very interesting story and could lead to some pretty remarkable new discoveries in the world of science.

Question Your World: Is There Life on Venus?