Museum of Science
@museumofscience.bsky.social
Inspiring a lifelong love of science in everyone - in museums, classrooms and online. We believe in a world where science belongs to everyone.
This #GivingTuesday, help build a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us. Your gift supports interactive exhibits, STEM education, and community outreach, all designed to spark curiosity and empower lifelong learners.
December 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This #GivingTuesday, help build a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us. Your gift supports interactive exhibits, STEM education, and community outreach, all designed to spark curiosity and empower lifelong learners.
You could see 150 shooting stars an hour this month! 🌠🧪
The Geminid meteor shower arrives on December 4–17, and will peak overnight December 13–14! One of the biggest celestial events of the year, the Geminids are known for producing up to 150 meteors per hour at their peak.
The Geminid meteor shower arrives on December 4–17, and will peak overnight December 13–14! One of the biggest celestial events of the year, the Geminids are known for producing up to 150 meteors per hour at their peak.
December 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
You could see 150 shooting stars an hour this month! 🌠🧪
The Geminid meteor shower arrives on December 4–17, and will peak overnight December 13–14! One of the biggest celestial events of the year, the Geminids are known for producing up to 150 meteors per hour at their peak.
The Geminid meteor shower arrives on December 4–17, and will peak overnight December 13–14! One of the biggest celestial events of the year, the Geminids are known for producing up to 150 meteors per hour at their peak.
Can your brain really shut off chronic pain? 🧠🧪
In a recent discovery, scientists identified a hidden pain off switch in the brainstem, the same region that controls hunger, thirst, and fear.
In a recent discovery, scientists identified a hidden pain off switch in the brainstem, the same region that controls hunger, thirst, and fear.
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Can your brain really shut off chronic pain? 🧠🧪
In a recent discovery, scientists identified a hidden pain off switch in the brainstem, the same region that controls hunger, thirst, and fear.
In a recent discovery, scientists identified a hidden pain off switch in the brainstem, the same region that controls hunger, thirst, and fear.
A supermoon is lighting up our skies, and this one shows up before sunset! 🌕🧪
The next supermoon rises on December 4, as the Moon reaches perigee. That is its closest orbital point to Earth, where it can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon.
The next supermoon rises on December 4, as the Moon reaches perigee. That is its closest orbital point to Earth, where it can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon.
November 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A supermoon is lighting up our skies, and this one shows up before sunset! 🌕🧪
The next supermoon rises on December 4, as the Moon reaches perigee. That is its closest orbital point to Earth, where it can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon.
The next supermoon rises on December 4, as the Moon reaches perigee. That is its closest orbital point to Earth, where it can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon.
What does a giant cloud in space smell like? 🍓✨
Astrophysicist @erikahamden.bsky.social explains how a giant cloud called Sagittarius B2 smells like raspberries because it’s full of ethyl formate, the molecule behind the fruit’s sweet scent. Astronomers were searching for amino acids.
Astrophysicist @erikahamden.bsky.social explains how a giant cloud called Sagittarius B2 smells like raspberries because it’s full of ethyl formate, the molecule behind the fruit’s sweet scent. Astronomers were searching for amino acids.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
What does a giant cloud in space smell like? 🍓✨
Astrophysicist @erikahamden.bsky.social explains how a giant cloud called Sagittarius B2 smells like raspberries because it’s full of ethyl formate, the molecule behind the fruit’s sweet scent. Astronomers were searching for amino acids.
Astrophysicist @erikahamden.bsky.social explains how a giant cloud called Sagittarius B2 smells like raspberries because it’s full of ethyl formate, the molecule behind the fruit’s sweet scent. Astronomers were searching for amino acids.
Can dogs get addicted to their toys? 🐾🎾🧪
In behavioral studies, about one-third of dogs showed signs of addiction when their favorite toys were taken away, like loss of self-control and disinterest in other rewards.
In behavioral studies, about one-third of dogs showed signs of addiction when their favorite toys were taken away, like loss of self-control and disinterest in other rewards.
November 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Can dogs get addicted to their toys? 🐾🎾🧪
In behavioral studies, about one-third of dogs showed signs of addiction when their favorite toys were taken away, like loss of self-control and disinterest in other rewards.
In behavioral studies, about one-third of dogs showed signs of addiction when their favorite toys were taken away, like loss of self-control and disinterest in other rewards.
Orcas in Mexico are flipping young white sharks upside down to paralyze them. 🦈🧪
This move induces “tonic immobility”, a natural freeze response that renders the sharks temporarily helpless.
This move induces “tonic immobility”, a natural freeze response that renders the sharks temporarily helpless.
November 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Orcas in Mexico are flipping young white sharks upside down to paralyze them. 🦈🧪
This move induces “tonic immobility”, a natural freeze response that renders the sharks temporarily helpless.
This move induces “tonic immobility”, a natural freeze response that renders the sharks temporarily helpless.
NASA just captured a comet from another solar system, from nearly every angle. 🛰️🧪
Comet 3I/ATLAS isn’t just any comet, it’s interstellar, formed in a different star system and now offering a rare look at alien material passing through ours.
Comet 3I/ATLAS isn’t just any comet, it’s interstellar, formed in a different star system and now offering a rare look at alien material passing through ours.
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
NASA just captured a comet from another solar system, from nearly every angle. 🛰️🧪
Comet 3I/ATLAS isn’t just any comet, it’s interstellar, formed in a different star system and now offering a rare look at alien material passing through ours.
Comet 3I/ATLAS isn’t just any comet, it’s interstellar, formed in a different star system and now offering a rare look at alien material passing through ours.