SCIENCE CENTERED BLOG
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Black History in Pittsburgh: Exhibit Spotlight
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. Learn More
- Stargazing: Pluto Anniversary – New Definition of a Planet
- Who Gets Measles and Why Is it Back?
- Stargazing: Perseids and Venus-Jupiter Conjunction
- Dr. Doug Henry Q&A
- Stargazing: August Asteroids
- Science Centered Profile: Joel Le Forestier, Ph.D.
A small icy world at the outer reaches of our solar system was the center of attention and consternation on August 24, 2006.
Understanding the data, recognizing how diseases spread, and staying informed about prevention strategies help us all contribute to healthier communities.
Particles tiny as a grain of sand collide with Earth’s atmosphere and create fast-moving streaks of light flashing through the dark.
Doug Henry, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and California with a career dedicated to transforming mental health care.
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.
Dr. Joel Le Forestier founded the Identity and Intergroup Relations Lab at the University of Pittsburgh in 2025 to study the effects of identity concealment.
On the evening of July 30, one of the bluest stars in the sky will gleam just above the waxing crescent moon.
Intense storms, record-breaking winds, and unexpected weather events are becoming more common, and they’re hitting closer to home than ever before.