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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.

Stargazing: A Spooky Halloween Trio

The scary, spooky times of Halloween are upon us. Though not yet time to howl at the moon, which will be full phase on November 5, the luminous heavens hold eerie surprises.

Stargazing: Orionid Meteor Shower

Late October fireworks will be on display with the Orionids meteor shower. This year, the peak of the shower is on the same night as a new moon, making it an optimal viewing opportunity.

Stargazing: Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS)

The next comet that may be visible is C/2025 K1 (ATLAS). It was discovered on May 25, 2025, in Chile.

The Science Behind Fall Leaves

As the weather cools, we start to see red, orange, and yellow leaves floating down to the ground and scattering across sidewalks.

Stargazing: Venus Morning Sky Finale

Venus, the brightest of the planets and third brightest object in the sky, will soon be fading from its 2025 reign as the gleaming “morning star.”

Stargazing: Saturn Just Below the Moon on Oct. 6 – Telescope Titan Visible

Saturn viewing holds treats for telescope observers this week.

Galaxies from the Hubble Space Telescope

Stargazing: Sept. 8, 1996: The 1st Episode of “Star Trek” Airs on NBC-TV

Although the initial series explored the universe for only three seasons, Star Trek became a global phenomenon.

Shadows on Pluto creating the shape of a heart.

Stargazing: Pluto Anniversary

A small icy world at the outer reaches of our solar system was the center of attention and consternation on August 24, 2006.

Who Gets Measles and Why Is it Back?

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.

Stargazing: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction

Particles tiny as a grain of sand collide with Earth’s atmosphere and create fast-moving streaks of light flashing through the dark.

Dr. Doug Henry Q&A

Doug Henry, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and California dedicated to transforming mental health care.

Stargazing: August 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.

Scientist Profile: Joel Le Forestier, Ph.D.

Dr. Joel Le Forestier founded the Identity and Intergroup Relations Lab in 2025 to study the effects of identity concealment.

Schematic of the crescent moon and Virgo in the night sky on July 30, 2025.

Stargazing: Crescent Moon by Spica

On the evening of July 30, one of the bluest stars in the sky will gleam just above the waxing crescent moon.

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