By now, you probably already know that we are going to have a total solar eclipse here in Evansville on April 8th. For a total solar eclipse to occur, the Earth, Moon, and Sun have to fall into perfect alignment, circumstances that are not only rare, but also spectacular to witness. But something unexpected appears to be going on inside the Sun that may make the solar eclipse on April 8th a true once in a lifetime experience.
Read MoreAs 2023 fades into the rearview, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the most groundbreaking and consequential scientific advancements that occurred over the past year. It was a big year for science, with major breakthroughs in the fields of artificial intelligence, climate change, medicine and more.
Read MoreIn this blog post, I want to take a moment to address common questions and discuss safe eclipse eyewear so that you can be prepared for the total solar eclipse in just a few months.
Read MoreAt their meeting on November 15, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science announced Mary McNamee Bower, the John Streetman Executive Director, will retire in 2024.
Read MoreFor those with a lawn or garden, cleaning up fallen leaves can sometimes seem like a sisyphean task. As soon as you finish raking all of the leaves into a neat pile, the wind blows and dozens more fall to the ground. So let me give you permission this year to skip this dreaded fall chore. Stop raking your leaves. Just stop. For yourself, for your lawn, and for the planet.
Read MoreIt is arguably the most famous equation in all of science (if equations can be considered famous, of course). You likely had this equation memorized well before you ever set foot in a physics classroom: E = mc2.
Read MoreSince Evansville’s humble beginnings in 1812 as McGary’s Landing on a bank of the Ohio River, the riverfront has undergone tremendous change. Through imagery, this blog looks at the first century of this evolution.
Read MoreIn case you haven’t heard the news, NASA is sending humans back to the Moon in 2025. But while experts in the field were already hard at work preparing for the 2025 Moon landing, the response by the general public could be summed up in a single dominant emotion: confusion.
Read MoreEvansville's location on the Ohio River and Pigeon Creek made the city a good location for mills. In the early days, water provided mills with the power to generate energy to operate. This article covers a few examples of Evansville's flour mills.
Read MoreHave you thought about becoming a Docent? Here are some of the reasons you might belong with us.
Read MoreAs a newcomer to Evansville, I wondered if this was a typical summer here in the city, or if the high temperatures we are experiencing are uncommon, as they are for much of the country. So, like any good scientist would do, I took a deep dive into the National Weather Service’s database to find the answers. Find out what I learned!
Read MoreExplore Evansville, in partnership with seven of the region’s top attractions, has introduced an all-inclusive Evansville Attraction Pass.
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