SCIENCE CENTERED BLOG

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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.

A photo of Dana Bolles, a NASA space flight engineer.

Supporting Gender Equity and LGBTQIA+ Inclusion

In 2020, Kamin Science Center was awarded a Gender Equity Grant to support the museum’s efforts to address gender equity in museums.

A child playing with a hose that is blowing air on a ball to make it float

Kamin Science Center Celebrates Community

Carnegie Museums strives to cultivate an environment where all staff and visitors are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Sailors aboard the USS Requin (SS 481) submarine

What is the history of USS Requin (SS 481)?

On a frigid New Year’s Day morning in 1945, the nearly completed hull of the U.S. Navy’s newest submarine, USS Requin (SS 481), entered the water for the first time.

USS Requin (SS 481) submarine in open water.

How have submarines evolved?

Today’s submarines are a culmination of 250 years of advancing science and technology. Read more to learn how they evolved over that time.

A family participating in a solar eclipse viewing event

Check Out Our Compilation of Astronomy Resources

Want to learn more about the universe? Check out our compilation of resources to continue exploring.

What is Kamin Science Center’s E-Motion Cone?

Have you ever wondered what the E-Motion Cone on top of Kamin Science Center means? Read all about it here.

Man interacting with the inside of the USS Requin (SS 481)

How does a submarine dive?

Movable fins on the submarine sides in the front and back allow the crew to control the depth and stability of the submarine

What are the features of USS Requin?

Read more to discover USS Requin (SS 481) submarine’s key features, from its length and weight to its many compartments.

What is the historical context of our “H₂Oh! Why Our Rivers Matter” exhibit?

For decades, Pittsburgh’s rivers were used for waste disposal, resulting in environmental consequences.

Droplets of water falling from an exhibit.

Learn More About Environmental and Conservation Resources in Our Region

Interested in learning more about water science in our region? Check out our compilation of resources.

Autumn Astro Calendar, Sept. – Nov. 2024

Our Autumn Astro Calendar features everything you need to know about what’s happening in our sky in the coming months.

The History of the Zeiss II Star Projector

Now featured in Kamin Science Center’s SpacePlace exhibition, the Zeiss II Star Projector was once the star of Buhl Planetarium.

Question mark formed by various pills over a yellow background.

Myths and Misconceptions: Is Vitamin A a Cure-All for Measles?

With measles cases on the rise in the United States, some people are looking for alternatives to vaccination, but vitamin A is not a substitute for vaccination.

Various blocks with people drawn on them. One red block with a virus drawn on it and several white blocks with a syringe drawn.

Measles and Herd Immunity: What It Is and How It Protects Our Community

The recent measles outbreaks in the United States serve as an important reminder of the power of vaccinations and the role of community protection in the fight against infectious diseases.

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