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Celebrating Black History Month: Gladys West and GPS

What do you and a big federal agency like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have in common? Well, besides a shared interest in the science of our planet, you can share in saying a hearty ‘thank…

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Updated Mar 24, 2026

Science Museum of Virginia

Innovative Communications Tech: The Telegraph

When the telegraph was invented in 1835, sending messages was really expensive, so writers were always looking for ways to shorten their notes. OMG! Sounds like a practice we’d l8r adopt on our cellphones, lol!

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Updated Mar 24, 2026

Science Museum of Virginia

Question Your World: Can Octopuses Build Homes?

In 1969, the world was introduced to a beautiful visual thought ushered in by the one and only Ringo Starr. Yes, we mean the "Octopus’s Garden!" The Beatles were really on to something all those years ago. Okay, so…

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Updated Mar 23, 2026

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