Photo of Darrell Heath by Ben Krain.

Heath shares love of astronomy with central Arkansas

Last month, many scientists were saddened by the ending of the television program, “The Big Bang Theory,” which popularized physics, astronomy, and other scientific topics that often seemed out of reach to people.  Continue reading “Heath shares love of astronomy with central Arkansas”

UA Little Rock offers Weekend University for lifelong learning

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will begin a new Weekend University on March 9 that will offer central Arkansans a series of 90-minute micro-classes on topics ranging from Shakespeare to stargazing.

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Anyone who is interested in getting a closer look at the surface of the moon can join the International Observe the Moon Night festivities Friday, Oct. 19, for a full night of lunar viewing.

Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night

Anyone who is interested in getting a closer look at the surface of the moon can join the International Observe the Moon Night festivities Friday, Oct. 19, for a full night of lunar viewing.  Continue reading “Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night”

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UA Little Rock to host Arkansas Science Olympiad April 6-7

This weekend more than 300 middle- and high-school students from across Arkansas will convene at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the 8th annual Arkansas Science Olympiad, which is coordinated through the university’s STEM Education Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host Arkansas Science Olympiad April 6-7”

International Observe the Moon Night is Oct. 27 at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub.

Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night Oct. 27

Anyone who is interested in getting a closer look at the surface of the moon can join the International Observe the Moon Night festivities Friday, Oct. 27, for a full night of lunar viewing. Continue reading “Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night Oct. 27”