PacSci Blog
PacSci Blog
PacSci Blog is where you can discover stories from Pacific Science Center. Learn what’s happening under the arches and beyond.
Interview with Elphaba, Queen of the Naked Mole Rats
Recent StoriesInterview with Elphaba, Queen of the Naked Mole Rats by Queen Elphaba | June 9, 2020 The naked mole rat reigns supreme at PacSci, fascinating our guests for decades and stumping researchers for even longer. We are proud to introduce you to Elphaba, Queen...
Dangerous Products
In this PacSci Podcast, we look at products throughout history that killed, injured and poisoned, and the marketing campaigns that went along with them.
PacSci Memories: Les Blackwell Reminisces About the World’s Fair
Recent StoriesPacSci Memories: Les Blackwell Reminisces About the World's Fair by Les Blackwell | May 5, 2020I was there when you opened in April of 1962 as a member of a National Science Foundation (NSF) research team from the University of Washington's sociology...
COVID-19 Numbers: ‘Put It In Perspective’
One local health expert cautions against watching the COVID-19 numbers too closely. She says practicing good health habits is more important.
The Science and Art of Scents
Read about the experiences of a Discovery Corps member completing an internship with Molly Ray Fragrances, learning about the science behind scents, and helping to develop a Girls Night Out program.
An Interview with Diana Birkett Rakow
Read and interview with Diana Birkett Rakow about the importance of science, education, community, and inclusion in the workplace and learning environments.
Weather or Climate?
Veteran meteorologist Jeff Renner explains the difference between weather and climate and just why changes in the latter are critical to all of us.
Octopus Intelligence: Untangling a Distributed Brain
The octopus is the focus of a lot of research, but not in the way you might expect. Turns out they may help us with problems on this planet and elsewhere.
A Leader ‘Anchored On Education’
Meet a member of our Board of Directors, a woman with a love of education who wants everyone to know the many accomplishments of women and people of color.
Meet An African-American Woman “Pathmaker”
Recent Stories At Pacific Science Center we believe that science needs diversity. We prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity and access in order to strengthen our organization and our community. And there is no greater champion of that than Adriane Brown who chairs...
The Importance Of Friendship
On February 11 PacSci’s Science In The City will explore relationships that research now indicates may be as important to your health as diet and exercise.
Drip, Drip, Drip
There’s something new inside PacSci’s Building 4. It’s an interactive sculpture that combines visual components with sound in surprising ways.
Alternative Mythologies
A new augmented reality exhibition is a thought experiment about evolution that introduces our guests to some amazing creatures.
Laser Dome Lights Up December
PacSci’s laser dome lights up December with extra shows to brighten your holidays and new this year: Artist Choice Laser Performances every Saturday night.
Holiday Lights Shine At PacSci
The 2019 holiday season is here and once again this year, PacSci is going all out with a very special light art installation.
PacSci Blog
PacSci Blog is where you can discover stories from Pacific Science Center. Learn what’s happening under the arches and beyond.

Why Teachers Want Virtual Field Trips to Stay
Blog first published on American Alliance of Museums website. On a virtual field trip, students search their screens for signs of movement as they try to spot the elusive macroinvertebrates lurking in a pond water sample. A grid appears over the screen with the...
Five Ways to Supercharge Your Winter with STEM Learning
With winter break around the corner, you might be looking for some ways to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning out of the classroom and into your child's daily life. Below is a list of five fun ways to...

5 Ways to Make STEM Learning Interactive
There's more than meets the eye when it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) learning. While these subjects might seem more intimidating than others, they impart valuable knowledge to help students for years to come. To help students embrace STEM...

Seattle Storm and Pacific Science Center Partner to Ignite Curiosity
PacSci named as Storm's first Official Science Partner SEATTLE – The Seattle Storm and Pacific Science Center (PacSci) today announced a new partnership between the four-time Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Champions and the nonprofit science...

Pacific Science Center Teams Up with AWS and the Seattle Kraken to Light Up its Iconic Arches as Part of the Game-Day Experience
Dazzling, cloud-powered light displays will spread the excitement of Kraken games throughout the Seattle area SEATTLE – (October 20, 2021) – Pacific Science Center (PacSci) today announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Seattle Kraken to build...