Posted: April 21, 2020

April Showers Bring … The Lyrids Meteor Shower!

The annual Lyrids meteor shower, lasting from April 16 - 26, will peak April 21 - 22, 2020, which happens to coincide with a New Moon. Yay! Why is this interesting and important? And more importantly, how can you get in on the show? Just watch.

April Showers Bring … The Lyrids Meteor Shower!
Posted: April 16, 2020

Getting Involved with Citizen Science: No Lab Coat or PhD Required

Hello, science lovers. Niki Yarger here. While I miss my spot leading astronomy shows in The Dome, I’m happy to get the chance to share community science opportunities with you here.

Getting Involved with Citizen Science: No Lab Coat or PhD Required
Posted: April 10, 2020

Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 2

Last week we shared a list of recommendations for STEM-filled movies, podcasts, books and shows our staff suggested enjoying during this stay-home period. There were so many great suggestions that we split the ideas into two parts. Here's another round of entertaining, educational and inspiring content to distract your mind and fill some quarantine time.

Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 2
Posted: April 3, 2020

Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 1

How many times has a friend given you a recommendation for an interesting movie, podcast or book and you haven’t had the time to check it out? The science lovers on our team have some recommendations if you’re looking for some STEM-filled suggestions. So here they are, in their own words. Enjoy!

Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 1
Posted: April 1, 2020

Question Your World: Does the Earth Really Have a Second Moon?

Hey everybody, the Earth has one moon. April fools!!! Wait, really? Does the Earth really have a second moon?

Question Your World: Does the Earth Really Have a Second Moon?