It’s National STEM/STEAM Day! Where science meets imagination, the future takes shape. What’s a STEM or STEAM invention you wish existed? 🪴☁️ A cloud that waters your plants? ✏️🤖 A notebook that solves math problems as you write? 👟🎭 Shoes that change style with your mood? Let's hear them!

STEM teaches us how to ask better questions, test bold ideas, and uncover the patterns that shape our universe. Tag a STEM-loving friend to celebrate curiosity today! 🧪❤️ Want to learn more? Check out our "What is Biomedical Engineering?" Kahoot! here: https://kahoot.it/challenge/00430931

We discovered a super-Earth with potential for life in our cosmic neighborhood! 🌍🧪 This rocky planet is larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and it orbits in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star, where conditions might allow liquid water to exist on the surface.

Glass isn’t truly solid or liquid. It’s something in between. 🧊❓ Known as an amorphous solid, glass has atoms arranged like a liquid but locked in place like a solid. It doesn’t flow over time, but it also doesn’t form a regular crystal structure. It’s not frozen. It’s just disordered...

On November 9, don’t miss Adult Night! Experience the Museum after hours at our 18 and up event. Watch mind-blowing science experiments and connect with other science enthusiasts. Get tickets now: https://bit.ly/4oHg4W6

Today we honor the life and work of James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix structure of DNA, has passed away. His work was a turning point in science, laying the foundation for modern genetics and transforming how we understand life at its most fundamental level.

Can ocean air help you live longer? 🌊💙🧪 In a recent study, researchers found that people living within 30 miles of the coast are more likely to outlive the average lifespan. #HumanBody #Science #Research #Ocean #Aging

Marie Curie’s pioneering research on radioactivity changed the course of science. Her discoveries of polonium and radium opened new frontiers in physics, chemistry, and modern medicine. What modern breakthroughs do you think trace back to Marie Curie’s discoveries? 🧪

How big is a single strand of hair compared to a microbe? 🧬💇‍♀️🧪 Quinten Geldhof, also known as Microhobbyist, joins us to explore the surprising size difference between human hair and the tiny life forms that live in the microscopic world. Watch the video here:

New research reveals that Long COVID-related brain fog may be linked to overactive AMPA receptors, which are key molecular messengers for memory and learning. #COVID #Health #Science #Medicine

Science isn’t a solo mission, it’s a team effort. 🧪 Dr. Raychelle Burks is a chemist who thrives on collaboration, using the power of forensic science to solve real-world problems. Her work shows how diverse minds working together can spark big breakthroughs.

Was Leonardo da Vinci’s artistic brilliance shaped by his DNA? 🧬🧪 @alexdainis.bsky.social breaks down how scientists are investigating whether the Renaissance master had strabismus, a slight misalignment of the eyes that may have enhanced his depth perception ... Watch the video here:

On November 15, join us for our Native American Heritage Month celebration featuring Chef Nephi Craig (Western Apache, BHT, ACRPS). Get tickets: bit.ly/3LHIzEM

Tsunamis form when underwater earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions suddenly displace huge amounts of water. That energy travels across the ocean at speeds up to 500 miles per hour, building into powerful waves as it nears the shore. #Tsunami #Oceanography #NaturalDisaster #Science

Your bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt. 🦴🔁 Through a process called bone remodeling, your skeleton is replaced roughly every 10 years. Specialized cells remove old bone tissue while others build new bone in its place. Your body is not fixed. It is always under renovation. 🧬🏗️

What does it take for a cheetah to survive in the wild? 🐆🧪 Executive Director of @cheetah.org Dr. Laurie Marker’s work with Khayam, an orphaned cheetah raised in captivity, was more than a personal journey; it was a scientific milestone in cheetah conservation.

The Taurids meteor shower is having its' first peak tonight! Active through December 10, the first peak is tonight, and the second is on November 11-12. Will you be watching? 🌠🧪 #Taurids #MeteorShower #Astronomy #Space

The human brain has an estimated storage capacity of 2.5 petabytes, or about a million gigabytes. 🧠💾 Much of that space is used not for facts, but for patterns, sensory input, and emotional context. If you could free up space by forgetting one thing, what would you let go? 👇🧹

With over 2,000 known species, jellyfish are a stunning example of how life adapts in every corner of our oceans, from coastal shallows to the deep sea. Want to learn more about jellyfish? Check out our video about Moon Jellies: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD8e...

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us! On Saturday, November 15, visit the museum for a special celebration with featured speakers including ... Get tickets: bit.ly/3LHIzEM

You’re looking at tiny beating hearts, grown entirely in a lab. 🫀🧪 This project is part of IF/THEN®, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies.

Have you ever seen an Earthgrazer? 🌠🧪 The Leonid meteor shower arrives on November 6-30, and will peak overnight November 16-17! These meteors are fragments of Comet Tempel-Tuttle, hitting Earth’s atmosphere at speeds of up to 44 miles per second.

On November 9, experience the Museum after hours at Adult Night! This 18 and up event is back by popular demand! Connect with other science enthusiasts, engage with our museum educators, and check out our immersive theaters. Get tickets now: https://bit.ly/4oHg4W6

Your internal clock doesn’t care about your actual clock... ⏰ 🗓️ Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 AM tomorrow morning, but your circadian rhythm, the system that controls sleep, hunger, and mood, can take days to adjust. Even a one-hour shift can throw your brain off balance! 🧠😴

Despite their massive size, American bison can sprint up to 35 miles per hour. This is thanks to their powerful muscle groups and specialized limb anatomy evolved for short bursts of speed. #Bison #Biology #FunFact #Science

Happy Halloween! What’s your costume this year? 🎃 👻 Research shows that dressing up activates different areas of the brain linked to identity, imagination, and even risk-taking. Costumes don’t just disguise us—they let us experiment with who we are. 🧠👇 So… who are you becoming tonight?

Boo! Did you know you may have microplastics deep in your bone tissue? Scientists have found microplastics deep inside human bone tissue. This discovery raises new questions about how pollution might be silently affecting our skeletal health. 💀🎃 #Skeleton #Anatomy #Microplastics #Science

Would you touch a poison dart frog? 🐸🧪 In the wild, these brilliantly colored frogs absorb powerful toxins from the insects they eat, making their skin dangerous to the touch.

Autumn is creeping later and getting shorter. 🍂🕰️ Thanks to climate change, fall colors are arriving weeks behind schedule in many regions. Climate change is shifting seasonal rhythms and disrupting the cues wildlife, plants, and people rely on. Fall isn’t just changing—it’s slipping away. 🌍🍁

You don’t need to be in a lab to see how science changes lives. 🧪 Dr. Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova found her path in chemistry, and now she’s developing new ways to treat infectious diseases. Her work is helping build a future where life-saving medicines stay one step ahead of resistance.

Some stars don’t just shine, they steal. 🧛⭐️🧪 @erikahamden.bsky.social ‬dives into how, in close binary star systems, one star nearing the end of its life can expand so much that its outer layers are pulled in by the gravity of its companion.

Even in the quietest room on Earth, you still hear something. 🔇🧠 At Harvard’s anechoic chamber, all sound is absorbed—leaving you with the noise of your own biology. People report hearing their heartbeat, blood flow, or a high-pitched tone from the nervous system. Total silence is an illusion...

Aliens might be out there, just not like we imagine. 🔭🧪 Dr. Paul Sutter, a theoretical cosmologist and science communicator, explains that by only searching for life like our own, we might be overlooking alien life entirely. Watch the video here:

This early data transmission between UCLA and Stanford marked the first successful use of ARPANET. It laid the scientific and engineering groundwork for the internet as we know it today. Where would we be without the internet? 💻 #ARPANET #Internet #Technology #Science

Make your own spooky glowing jello with ingredients right from your own kitchen! 🔦🍮🧪 @alexdainis.bsky.social combines science and snacks using jello and ingredients you may already have at home, like tonic water (quinine), turmeric (curcumin), and vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Watch the video here:

Ever wake up and feel trapped in your own body, fully aware but unable to move or speak? That’s sleep paralysis. It happens when your brain wakes before your body, often triggering vivid hallucinations—like shadowy figures watching from the dark...👻

Dr. Jonas Salk, born on this day in 1914, developed the first safe and effective polio vaccine. His breakthrough reshaped the fields of virology and immunology, paving the way for modern vaccine science. If you could thank one scientist from history, who would it be, and why? 🧪🥼

Hermit crabs don’t make their own shells, they rely on empty ones left behind by sea snails. 🐚 @thenatureeducator.bsky.social explains how sea snails spend their lives building spiral homes from calcium carbonate, expanding them layer by layer as they grow. Watch the full video here:

This fall, the science of growing pumpkins reached a new extreme... 🎃🧪 Earlier this month, a U.K. pumpkin broke the world record at 2,819 pounds—heavier than a polar bear! Selective breeding, oversized leaves, and high-efficiency vascular systems help these giants gain over 50 pounds a day.

On this day, Saturn I, NASA's first heavy-lift rocket, launched for the first time. Its powerful thrust showed how physics and engineering could break Earth’s grip and reach for the Moon. 🚀 #NASA #Rocket #Saturn #Space #SolarSystem

Heads up, skywatchers: the Taurid Meteor Shower is active now through December 10! 🔭🧪 These exceptionally bright meteors are caused by debris from Comet 2P/Encke, which Earth passes through each fall.

Despite their natural sugar content, mangos may improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity. This reminds us that in nutrition, the whole food matters more than a single number. 🥭 #Diabetes #BloodSugar #Health #Mango #Wellness

Crows can remember human faces and hold grudges? 🤯 They’re incredibly smart, able to recognize people who’ve wronged them and even alert other crows to do the same. Researchers have seen this behavior passed down across generations. So if a crow seems to be watching you… it might have a reason. 👀🐦‍⬛

Scientists engineered E. coli to produce a new bioplastic that’s stronger than PET (polyethylene terephthalate). PET is a kind of clear and versatile plastic, often used for water bottles. By tapping into nitrogen metabolism, they created ... #BioTech #Plastic #EcoFriendly #Environment #Science

This ghostly white plant doesn’t need sunlight to survive! 🌱👻🧪 Known as the Ghost pipe, this plant connects to a hidden underground network of fungi and tree roots, pulling nutrients from the forest’s shared resources. Watch the video full here:

Some frogs can survive being mostly frozen. 🐸❄️ Wood frogs stop breathing, their heart stops, and most of their body freezes. Come spring, they thaw out and hop away like nothing happened. Would you want that kind of pause button? 👇🧊

Woodpeckers hit with 1,000 G’s, 10x what it takes to concuss a human. 🧪 @thenatureeducator.bsky.social explains how these birds have evolved powerful adaptations: compact brains that reduce sloshing on impact, and skull structures that help absorb the shock. youtube.com/shorts/5SWCn...

Researchers at Harvard University uncovered how certain salts can gently break down keratin, the tough protein in hair and feathers. The discovery could help transform protein waste into sustainable materials. What could you create with your leftover hair? 💇‍♀️ #Hair #Science #Research

Avogadro’s number, 6.022 x 10²³, is the number of particles in one mole. This is a fundamental concept chemists use to measure atoms and molecules at the microscopic scale. If you could have 6.022 x 10²³ of anything, what would it be? 🤔

Did you know 100 trillion neutrinos fly through your body per second? 😮🧪 Astrophysicist @erikahamden.bsky.social ‬unpacks why neutrinos matter in astroparticle physics, and how they help us understand the universe beyond visible light.