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Founded in 1830 as the U.S. Navy Depot of Charts and Instruments, the United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is recognized [...]

Who would have thought that an  innocent cup of coffee could produce a play about parasites? But that’s exactly what [...]

The discovery of life beyond Earth would have profound implications for our understanding of the Universe and our place within [...]

Have you ever watched a plant bloom, unfold its leaves in the spring, or drop them as the seasons changed? [...]

Amy Karren is a pivotal figure in microbiology standards, and she holds a significant role at W.L. Gore & Associates [...]

We support Proposition 487 – the Tax Renewal of the Bed, Board and Beverage Tax – because we have experienced [...]

Jon Hardes is an archaeology lead in the Petrified Forest National Park and a zooarchaeologist, which is someone who studies [...]

As the Flagstaff Festival of Science approaches, we delve into the captivating realm of space exploration and the exhilarating endeavors [...]

Significant discoveries, inventions and breakthroughs are emerging at an unprecedented rate, rapidly changing the way we live, work and communicate—in [...]

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with the ultimate city-wide Scavenger Hunt – a thrilling experience tailored for teams such [...]

In the heart of Flagstaff, Arizona, where wildfires have long been a seasonal concern, an intriguing discovery about coastal redwoods [...]

by Chrissina Burke, Anthropologist & Festival Board Member Indigenous people are the scientists who founded the study of our world. [...]

by Festival Board Member, Kerry Bennett Since 1990, when Michael Crighton’s blockbuster “Jurassic Park” was first published—then brought to life [...]

When it comes to unraveling the mysteries of ancient civilizations, anthropological research serves as the guiding light illuminating the past. At [...]

The Apex, Arizona Archaeology Project is a collaborative project between Northern Arizona University and the Kaibab National Forest to explore [...]

Time travel is usually considered fictional, but ecologist, author, photographer John Vankat has made traveling through time possible with his [...]

We live among a world of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and their hosts. In fact, the human body [...]

Kerry Bennett, Local Author and Board Member Earlier this year, we introduced Girls Just Like You Who Grew Up to Become… [...]