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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.

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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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Jupiter
New Year's Eve highlights include the colossal planet Jupiter reaching its brightest illumination of 2025.
The Running Man Nebula Sh2-279 and Orion Nebula M42 located in the constellation Orion.
Orion the Hunter is one of the more popular constellations due to his well-known shape and three stars in a row that mark the distinctive belt.
Various position of the Earth in relation to the Sun for the Solstices and Equinox
Celebrate the return of the light! The Winter Solstice is on Sun., Dec. 21, at 10:03 EST, the sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky.
Geminid Meteor Shower
Geminids are coming! Dec. 13–14, catch 75+ meteors/hr under dark skies. One of the year’s most dazzling meteor showers—don’t miss it!
A Space X rocket launch
The Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic is aiming to land Pittsburgh on the Moon with Astrobotic Griffin Mission One.
The Sun coming over the horizon of Earth as seen from outer space.
Top skygazing picks, winter planet visibilities, meteor showers, excitement, and space news.

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