Science Blog

Jan 02, 2015

Five Questions Scientists Hope Rosetta Answers About Comets

By David Harker, Associate Research Scientist, UCSD Center for Astrophysics a
Dec 29, 2014

Things You Might Have Missed About the Philae Landing on Comet 67P

By David Harker, Associate Research Scientist, UCSD Center for Astrophysics a
Dec 17, 2014

Last Minute Gift Ideas From the North Star Science Store

By Ruth Segenet
Photo of a rocket launching into space with a large trail of fire and smoke below it.
Dec 05, 2014

Orion's Successful Launch

Watch the video here
Photo of the North Star Science Store front entrance with the sign that depicts "North Star Science."
Nov 24, 2014

Science Store Bestsellers: Night Lights!

By Ally Browne
Nov 17, 2014

Take a Closer Look at Genome

Marketing Intern Ruth Segenet shares her picks for don't-miss exhibits in the
Oct 21, 2014

Partial Solar Eclipse on Thursday, October 23

By Dr. Lisa Will
Oct 17, 2014

Mars To Encounter Comet Siding Spring

By Dr.
Oct 06, 2014

Upcoming Lunar Eclipse on October 8, 2014

By Dr. Lisa Will
Aug 05, 2014

An Interview With an Astronomer

Dr. Lisa Will is the Fleet’s Resident Astronomer.
Jul 18, 2014

An Interview With an Astronaut

With the launch of our new exhibit, Destination Station, we've been lucky to
Five adults surrounding a table experimenting with cardboard materials as they build items
Jul 07, 2014

Introducing the Tinkerers' Club

The Fleet’s Tinkering Studio, a place where tinkerers of all ages can create,
May 07, 2014

The Earth From Space

News From Dr. Lisa Will, the Fleet's Resident Astronomer
May 06, 2014

ILLUSION: Can You Believe It When You See It?

Is anything really as it seems?
Image depicting 3 stages of a lunar eclipse.
Apr 14, 2014

Tonight's Lunar Eclipse

Eclipse Viewing Information by Dr.
Photo inside of the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. On the screen are two baby pandas.
Mar 05, 2014

Films in the Dome

The Reuben H.