MAH | The Sun: the star of our solar system
What is the Sun and what is it made of? Just how big is it? How does it compare to the stars we see at night? How do scientists study Read more...
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Carolina Science Cafe | CBD oil: a therapeutic cure-all?
CBD, an extract from the cannabis or marijuana plant, is gaining attention. Once known as a “hippie’s disappointment,” CBD has now been labeled as a therapeutic cure-all, but its popularity Read more...
MAH | Skywatching: Black holes
Black holes aren’t just in science fiction. These mysterious objects really exist—including in our own Milky Way galaxy. We’ll learn what a black hole is, where they lurk in our Read more...
Teen Science Cafe: Blocks and Codes
Join us for a conversation with Jessica Amsbary, who will talk about STEM learning opportunity gaps and why starting STEM learning early is important. She will explain how STEM Innovation Read more...
Teen Science Cafe: Searching for Earth 2.0 and other Worlds
Is there another world out there suitable for humans? How are humans exploring space to find these worlds and how do they determine their viability? Chat more about these questions Read more...
MAH | Eclipses
According to a Korean story, eclipses happen when a king’s fire dogs try to steal light from the Sun or Moon. We’ll tell that story, explain the science behind what Read more...
MAH | Is there intelligent life beyond Earth?
Do aliens exist? The Drake Equation provides a way to ponder the possibility of intelligent life in the universe. As a group, we’ll work together to use this equation to Read more...
Teen Science Cafe | Bugs in Bugs
This week we'll be joined by Megan Damico for a discussion about BUGS! More specifically, Megan will talk about how different factors - like diet and age - can influence Read more...
MAH | June Carolina Skies
We’ll tour the June sky as it appears from North Carolina and show you how to identify planets and stars you can see from outside your own home on the Read more...
MAH | “Where’s Orion?”
“Where’s Orion?”: the relationship between the seasons and the sky Why can’t you—or anyone else on our planet—see the constellation Orion the Hunter in the current night sky? According to Read more...
MAH | Supernova!
Massive stars end their lives with a bang! We’ll discuss what a supernova is, show you an easy demo you can do using materials in your own home, and teach Read more...