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In a world of constant information overload, we strive to be your reliable source for clear and accessible science. Explore the blog posts below to learn about the science that affects our everyday lives.

Check Out Our Featured Series on Measles

For over two decades, measles was a long-forgotten disease in the United States thanks to widespread vaccination and elimination of the virus from circulation.

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Shadows on Pluto creating the shape of a heart.
A small icy world at the outer reaches of our solar system was the center of attention and consternation on August 24, 2006.
Measles virus.
Understanding the data and staying informed about prevention strategies help us all contribute to healthier communities.
Schematic of venus and Jupiter in conjunction as seen from space and through a telescope.
Particles tiny as a grain of sand collide with Earth’s atmosphere and create fast-moving streaks of light flashing through the dark.
Headshot of Dr. Doug Henry
Doug Henry, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and California dedicated to transforming mental health care.
Simulated models of asteroids.
Millions of asteroids orbit the Sun, ranging in size from a few hundred feet to the largest object in the group, dwarf-planet-sized Ceres.
Headshot of Joel Le Forestier.
Dr. Joel Le Forestier founded the Identity and Intergroup Relations Lab in 2025 to study the effects of identity concealment.

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