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More Than Sports—Title IX, The Children's Museum, and Dreaming Big Dreams
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
We're celebrating the anniversary of Title IX guaranteeing that everyone can dream big dreams and pursue those big dreams.
Star Wars Day Activities for May 4: May the Fourth Be with You!
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Looking for some fun ways to celebrate Star Wars Day at home? This is the Way.
5 Astronauts with Connections to Indiana
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
From first in flight to first to walk on the moon to modern spaceflight trailblazers, Indiana has a deep connection with astronauts and spaceflight.
Amateur Astrophotography is Out of This World!
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
We spoke with amateur astrophotographers who are on staff at The Children’s Museum to learn about their extraordinary hobby of taking photos of the night sky.
Real Science: DIY Constellation Viewer
Monday, April 13, 2020
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Saturday Science: Bag of Bones
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Spending a long time in microgravity is hard on astronauts' bones. When an astronaut returns to Earth, they’re more likely to suffer bone fractures than someone who’s never left. Find out what happens to bone tissue in space.
Why is Mars Red?
Friday, March 3, 2017
Whenever you see pictures of Mars, the one standout feature is its redness. Find out why...
Why Are Some Stars Brighter than Others?
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Star light, star bright...why are some stars so bright tonight? Find out...
Why Can I See Some Planets in the Sky and Not Others? 
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Learn what makes some planets, like Venus and Jupiter, easy to spot...
Saturday Science: Backyard Meteorite Hunt
Friday, March 18, 2016
Where can you find space dust? In your backyard! Learn how to go on a meteorite hunt in this Saturday Science experiment...