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May 08 2026EDUCATION

Summer of Sails: Hands-on Fun at the Great Lakes Science Center

May in Cleveland just got more exciting for families craving hands-on learning. The Great Lakes Science Center is rolling out a month packed with boat-themed activities, two big new exhibits, and plenty of chances to get wet while exploring science. The star of the show? The historic Steamship Willi

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Apr 17 2026EDUCATION

Discover Fun Learning at the 4‑H Science Hub

The University of Maine’s Extension team is inviting kids and their families to a free, hands‑on gathering at the Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4‑H Science and Engineering Learning Center in Orono. The open house will run from ten a. m. to one p. m. on Saturday, May 2, and no sign‑up is needed. Inside th

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Apr 17 2026EDUCATION

A New Home for Endeavour: What’s Next for the Iconic Shuttle?

After four years of work, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is finally built, giving the Space Shuttle Endeavour a permanent spot to call home. But don’t rush to see it just yet—the center still has months of work ahead before opening its doors. The big focus now is filling the space with histo

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Dec 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pajamas, Cookies, and Science: A Unique Holiday Experience

Liberty Science Center in Jersey City is shaking up holiday traditions with a fun twist. Kids can now meet Santa in their pajamas! This isn't your typical holiday event. It's a mix of science, fun, and holiday cheer. The center is hosting Santa's Pajama Party on select Fridays and Saturdays until D

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Apr 14 2025SCIENCE

Mars Dreams May Face Earthly Hurdles

The U. S. Geological Survey's Astrogeology Science Center in Flagstaff, Arizona, is under pressure to slash its workforce by at least 20%. This news comes from insiders who are aware of the situation. The push for these cuts is part of a broader effort to trim costs across the federal government. T

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Building the Future: UW-La Crosse's Science Center Expansion

UW-La Crosse's new chancellor, James Beeby, recently held his first community forum. A big topic was the need for more money to finish the Prairie Springs Science Center. The project is huge, costing $92. 8 million. The first part is done, but the second phase involves tearing down Cowley Hall, whic

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

The Sudden Departure

The University of North Texas Health Science Center recently said goodbye to its president, Sylvia Trent-Adams. She was in the role for over two years before stepping down. The news came with a twist. The university is going to pay her $560, 000 as per a mutual agreement. The exact reasons for her r

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Nov 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Orlando's Science Center Blasts Off with Paper Rockets

Imagine this: 271 people, all gathered in the Dr. Phillips CineDome of the Orlando Science Center with one mission – to launch paper rockets simultaneously. This wasn't just a fun activity; it was a world record attempt! The goal was to get 250 rockets airborne at the same time. How did they do it?

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Oct 14 2024SCIENCE

Space Shuttle Endeavour's New Home Reaches Peak Height

The California Science Center is celebrating a big achievement: the new home for space shuttle Endeavour has hit a new high! On Thursday, three steel beams were raised nearly 200 feet in the air to top off the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. This puts the center closer to its goal of being finis

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal

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