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… Greetings Astro-enthusiasts! The International Astronomical Union (IAU) invites you to … around nearby stars. Some are small and rocky, like the Earth, while others are gas giants like Jupiter. It is now understood that …
… Introduction Little information is publicly known about Catherine L. Gibbon and her achievements. The legacy of her invention remains intact because of the 1892 case file compiled by The Franklin Institute's …
… Introduction Who was Elmer Ambrose Sperry? What was the Gyroscopic Compass? How did the Sperry Electric Company begin? What is the legacy of Sperry, his science, and his rewards? Finding …
… Introduction Who was Elmer Ambrose Sperry? What was the Searchlight? How did the Sperry Electric Company begin? What is the legacy of Sperry, his science, and his rewards? A Nation …
… 21. This extraordinary young scientist would go on to make the world a smaller place. With wireless communication, … telegraphy? Beyond Visual Range Marconi first approached the Italian Ministry of Posts and Telegraphs to demonstrate the advantages of his wireless method versus the existing …
… Introduction "Theories crumble, but good observations never fade." - … Harlow Shapley resolved to educate himself. Years later, as the director of the Harvard College Observatory, Shapley made education of …
… Introduction The world's first computer was built under classified conditions, welded together to support United States military ambitions in the … one thing and end up staying the entire night tinkering and brainstorming improvements. He had a funny habit of carrying …
… 1896, aviation progress was happening independently around the world. In Dayton, Ohio, Orville and his brother Wilbur combined their bicycle work with inquiry and experimentation on …
… Robert Millikan was devoted to teaching and stressed the importance of laboratory-based learning. He also held many administrative and leadership responsibilities in the field of science. Millikan's accomplishments were the design and fine-tuning of experiments that confirmed the …
… FunFest: A Night at the Museum Friday, November 7 | 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Calling … parents, and thrill-seeking families, FunFest: A Night at the Museum is your golden ticket to an after-hours adventure where the museum turns into your playground! Explore mind-blowing …
… Located in the North Atlantic Ocean skirting the Arctic Circle between Scandinavia and Greenland, the island nation of Iceland is home to a wide variety of …
… I woke up this morning and learned that Koko the gorilla had passed away peacefully in her sleep last night at the age of 46. Twenty years ago, I had the honor of … well known for bridging the communication divide between humans and great apes by learning sign language, and now she …
… Looking for more information about the upcoming solar eclipse? Here’s a list TFI Chief … Pitts’ favorite sites. From maps to live streams, weather info and video, we've rounded up all the information you need to plan a great viewing experience …
… Derrick Pitts for a free community-wide viewing party as the moon takes center stage to cast its shadow on the Earth! Safely observe the solar eclipse under our large solar filter tents, or …
… An image of a palm utensil holder. The device assists people that have a hard time gripping … eat. It can also potentially be used on a person’s foot if they do not have or have use of their hands. 3D printing is used for many purposes. From …
… Written in partnership with The Jefferson Health Design Lab . 3D printing has become a hot topic over the last two years as rapid manufacturing has addressed some of the supply shortages experienced during the COVID-19 …
… Philadelphia Women in Science series, featuring women on the front lines of science doing exciting work in genetics, … we face here in this country. My goal is to drive home the point that where people eat, sleep, work, learn, and play impacts their health and ultimately their lives. Specifically, much …
… NASA’s next expeditions to the Moon took a step closer to reality when the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket passed its final dress rehearsal tests in late June. The test program, called ‘wet dress rehearsal’ , was …
… When visitors enter Jordan Lobby at The Franklin Institute, they see four flags: the United States flag, the state flag of Pennsylvania, the …
… Can you see the stars from your home? If you can't, we've got you covered with this list of some of the most breathtaking skies in Pennsylvania: Cherry Springs State Park – Coudersport Known best for seeing the Northern Lights. On a clear night, see a sky ablaze with …
… This event has concluded for 2024. Thank you for joining us. The Franklin Institute Celebrates Black History Month From … to courageous trailblazers in space, TFI celebrates the influential contributions of Black scientists, … and engineers, both past and present. Throughout the month, images of notable African American achievers in …
… 1901, Enrico Fermi was truly a twentieth century scientist. The story of his childhood, education, and career seems … was America's gain. In New York and Chicago, Fermi found the environment and technology that he needed to advance and prove his theories. By 1947, Fermi was a celebrated scientist, known …
… Update: April 27, 2017 The Cassini spacecraft is back in touch with Earth after its first-ever successful dive through the gap between Saturn and its rings. Raw images and data … received at NASA's Deep Space Network Goldstone Complex in the Mojave Desert of California. See the latest raw, …
… Two celestial events will occur today. The first one happens every year around this date while the second only happens every few hundred years! The first event, Winter Solstice, happened today at 5:03 am. …
… On December 17, 2019, the International Astronomical Union announced results for the Name Exoworlds contest for each participating country. We are pleased to announce the winning name pair for the US star and exoplanet system …