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
- Who Gets Measles and Why Is it Back?
- Stargazing: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction
- Dr. Doug Henry Q&A
- Stargazing: August Asteroids
- Scientist Profile: Joel Le Forestier, Ph.D.
- Stargazing: Crescent Moon by Spica
The following is a conversation with Dr. Welsh about her background and her expert perspective on the sensational dire wolf story.
From May to early August, these ethereal clouds show their best displays thirty minutes after sunset or before sunrise.
Tiny grains of particles race through our atmosphere, finding their way to Earth’s surface. Where do 100 tons of this space dust go?
The Northern Hemisphere will experience the longest hours of daylight and shortest hours of night.
Throughout 2025, headlines have been filled with news of plane accidents and air traffic issues, reigniting anxiety for those of us who already feel uneasy about flying.
During Black History Month, we are honored to celebrate the amazing and groundbreaking influences of notable Black scientists who left indelible marks on STEM.
Several models of icons in Pittsburgh’s Black history are featured in our Miniature Railroad & Village® exhibition. Read more to discover the impact of these buildings and the people who shaped history within them.
In 2020, Kamin Science Center was awarded a Gender Equity Grant to support the museum’s efforts to address gender equity in museums.