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View the blog posts below to explore the latest scientific breakthroughs and discoveries shaping our world.

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Dr. Amy Welsh Q&A

Dr. Amy Welsh Q&A

The following is a conversation with Dr. Amy Welsh about her background and her perspective on the sensational dire wolf story. Home > Blog Dr. Amy Welsh Q&A West Virginia University School of Natural...

Stargazing: Leo the Lion still regal in the sky

Stargazing: Leo the Lion still regal in the sky

Leo the Lion, the twelfth largest constellation, still regally rules the springtime heavens. It is easy to spot the distinctive backward question mark shape that creates the mane of Leo. A triangle of stars forms the hindquarters. Home > Blog [acf...

Featured Series: Measles

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How Unique is the Recent Measles Outbreak?

How Unique is the Recent Measles Outbreak?

A Look at Measles Trends Nationwide and How Allegheny County Compares. Home > Blog March 18, 2025 by Robin Oliverio, Ph.D. A Look at Measles Trends Nationwide and How Allegheny County Compares This is the second story in a...

Stargazing

As seen in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Stargazing: Noctilucent Clouds

Stargazing: Noctilucent Clouds

Summer is the season to spot rare and luminescent Noctilucent Clouds. From May to early August, these ethereal clouds show their best displays thirty minutes after sunset or before sunrise. Home > Blog [acf...

About Rapid Science Engagement at Carnegie Science Center

At Carnegie Science Center, our goal is to be a source of trusted, reliable, and science-based information for our community. We strive to provide timely, thoroughly vetted news that showcases relevant scientific discoveries to increase your knowledge and positively impact your life.

This post is part of a pilot program at the Science Center called the Rapid Science Engagement Initiative. Please check back for regular news, information, and resources around the most relevant topics in science. If you have any questions or suggestions for future topics, please email Robin Oliverio.