The history of science has long been dominated by familiar male names, yet women have made extraordinary contributions that ...

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The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership of the National Research Foundation (NRF) with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under the Department of Science, Technology and ...

Southern Illinois residents are invited to experience a total lunar eclipse during a special public astronomy observation event early Tuesday morning.

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Travel the galaxy without leaving North Carolina! Discover hands-on science, immersive shows, and stellar exhibits this ...

NASA Earth to Sky Team Adirondacks has invited the public to a celebration of science featuring climate research, astronomy ...

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Roanoke native Beth Brown took her childhood passion and endless curiosity for the world around her and manifested it into a remarkable career, where she became the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D.

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QUINCY — John Baird will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Quincy Astronomy Club being held beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023.