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	Registration's open for Middle School Science Club posted Monday May 6, 2013 This year-long program includes lab tours, experiments, visits with guest scientists and more. +More
	Crystal Harden wins state award for STEM education posted Monday April 29, 2013 Harden is Morehead's director of external programs, including DESTINY, PLANETS, SIS and Minds On. +More
	Star Families explore "Planets" on May 18 posted Sunday April 28, 2013 Bring the kids for these fun, family-friendly astronomy classes! +More
	Pollen vanishes, stars reappear posted Sunday April 28, 2013 You might spot three planets at our May skywatching session. +More
	Calling all Alton Brown fans! posted Sunday April 14, 2013 Experience "The Science of Cooking" as part of the North Carolina Science Festival. +More
	Teen Science Cafe on Friday, April 19 posted Thursday April 4, 2013 The "Open Minds Cafe" is a teen-only peek at current science research. +More
	Carolina Science Cafe on May 2 posted Thursday April 4, 2013 Discover "What's In My Water?" with Dr. Heather Patisaul. +More
	Come to one of 40+ Statewide Star Parties on April 5! posted Monday March 25, 2013 The NC Science Festival kicks off with dozens of free skywatching sessions at communities across the state. +More
	UNC Science Expo on Saturday, April 13 posted Monday March 25, 2013 Lab tours, exhibits, hands-on activities -- plus the Town of Chapel Hill's Sustainability Center and Solar Stage! +More
	Teen Science Cafe -- NEW! -- on March 22 posted Monday March 18, 2013 The first-ever Chapel Hill Teen Science Cafe features Dr. Daniel Ksepka. +More
	"Cryoacoustic Orb" installation on March 23 posted Friday February 22, 2013 Experience this unique soundscape -- there's science in this art! +More
	LEGO-palooza returns! posted Tuesday February 12, 2013 NC LEGO Users Group returns for the 9th Annual LEGO-palooza on March 16-17, 2013. +More
	Water, globally posted Thursday January 17, 2013 Dr. Jamie Bartram shares a worldwide perspective at the next Carolina Science Cafe. +More
	Cirque des Sciences returns on Feb. 8 posted Tuesday December 25, 2012 It's a five-ring circus of science fun! +More
	Register now for "Star Families: Moon Myths" posted Tuesday December 25, 2012 Parents and kids are learning about astronomy together! +More
	LEGO-palooza posted Tuesday December 11, 2012 The exhibits are more amazing every year! +More
	Special offer for Morehead memberships posted Monday December 10, 2012 Membership purchases are discounted through Dec. 31, 2012. +More
	It's the end of the world (or not!). posted Thursday November 15, 2012 Did the ancient Maya predict the end of the world on Dec. 21, 2012? "Carolina Skies" says no! +More
	Introducing "The Longest Night" posted Tuesday November 6, 2012 Morehead collaborates with Paperhand Puppet Intervention on its newest fulldome planetarium show. +More
	Morehead's Holiday Concert Series 2012 posted Saturday September 1, 2012 Enjoy the sounds of the season under starry planetarium skies! Tickets are available now. +More
	Middle School Science Club for 2012-2013 posted Wednesday July 4, 2012 Registration is open online. +More
	"Curiosity" lands on Mars posted Tuesday July 3, 2012 Morehead marks the occasion with special guests. +More
	We're celebrating with Kidzu on July 21! posted Friday June 29, 2012 Join us after "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure" for a special activity! +More
	Celebrate science with Morehead's Jupiter Ball 2012 posted Wednesday June 20, 2012 Tickets are available now for this gala fundraising event. +More
	Science Cafe on hiatus posted Sunday May 6, 2012 Look for new programs, beginning in August! +More
	Stagville skywatching rescheduled posted Monday April 30, 2012 This event was rained out in June. +More
	Summer Science Camps update posted Tuesday April 24, 2012 Morehead's new camp site at Kestrel Heights Charter School is convenient for parents who work in RTP. +More
	TWO WEEKS OF SCIENCE posted Thursday April 5, 2012 Check out the North Carolina Science Festival, April 13-29, with hundreds of activities across 504 miles of our state. +More
	Transit of Venus posted Sunday April 1, 2012 Venus passes directly between Earth and the Sun for the last time this century on June 5, 2012. Celebrate the occasion with special activities at Morehead. +More
	Welcome to STEMville! posted Monday March 26, 2012 Morehead's outreach educators visit the Brentwood Boys & Girls Club in Raleigh. +More
	Scare-olina Skies returns! posted Friday March 16, 2012 At Morehead, it's our favorite way to celebrate Halloween. +More
	UNC Science Expo posted Wednesday March 14, 2012 The UNC Science Expo is back, this year with new and exciting events for all ages. +More
	Morehead welcomes Neil deGrasse Tyson posted Monday March 12, 2012 Dr. Tyson visits UNC on Thursday as part of the North Carolina Science Festival. +More
	Meet a TV science celebrity! posted Tuesday February 21, 2012 Neil deGrasse Tyson is coming to Chapel Hill as part of the North Carolina Science Festival. +More
	Meet A Scientist posted Tuesday February 21, 2012 Want to know what it's like to be a scientist? Here's your chance to find out! +More
	LEGO-palooza is back! posted Tuesday February 21, 2012 What will the NC LEGO Users Group create this year? +More
	Telescope Tune-up POSTPONED posted Tuesday January 24, 2012 Due to forecasts of wintry weather, "Telescope Tune-up" is cancelled for tonight and will be rescheduled at a later date. +More
	Stagville under the Stars! posted Friday January 20, 2012 Celebrate Black History Month with this special program at a North Carolina State Historic Site in Durham County. +More
	100 days and counting! posted Thursday January 5, 2012 The North Carolina Science Festival is just 100 days away. +More
	Explore "Code Red" with Morehead Monday posted Sunday December 18, 2011 This new program for children in grades 6-8 focuses on hands-on learning activities. +More
	Morehead announces holiday hours posted Monday November 14, 2011 December brings the new Morehead Holiday Stars Concert Series and two new planetarium shows. +More
	Make your own superball! posted Saturday October 1, 2011 You're going to love the activities at the next Family Science Day. +More
	The science of beer posted Friday September 30, 2011 Come to Carolina Science Cafe on Nov. 3 to learn about the chemistry that goes into brewing beverages. +More
	Traveling to the Moon posted Friday September 16, 2011 How often do you get to meet someone who's flown to the Moon and back? +More
	We're a role model for Jordan! posted Monday July 18, 2011 Crystal Harden carries the Morehead message to the American Embassy in Amman, Jordan. +More
	Stuff The Bus! posted Saturday July 2, 2011 Here's one way you can help local students this week. +More
	"Minds On!" for science posted Thursday June 30, 2011 Thanks to Time Warner Cable for its support of this new outreach program. +More
	Families love Morehead's summer schedule! posted Wednesday June 15, 2011 We're open every day except Monday. +More
	Mice in Space! A special Carolina Science Cafe posted Wednesday June 8, 2011 Dr. Ted Bateman will be talking about the research project he has aboard the last space shuttle mission and how it applies to cancer studies here on Earth. +More
	HIV research news at next Carolina Science Cafe posted Friday June 3, 2011 Dr. Myron Cohen takes us behind the scenes of the most recent news about HIV transmission. +More
	Stagville Under The Stars! posted Tuesday May 31, 2011 Morehead partners with Durham's Stagville Plantation for this one-of-a-kind program. +More
	Are you part of the Morehead community? posted Tuesday May 24, 2011 Keep up with Morehead news via Facebook, Twitter and Morehead's eNews! +More
	Here's something you need to know about swimming pools! posted Saturday May 21, 2011 Can chlorinated water actually affect your genes? We've got the answers. +More
	Joe's amazing skywatching video posted Monday April 18, 2011 If you've never been to a Morehead skywatching session, you have to check this out. +More
	Yes, it IS brain surgery! posted Sunday March 27, 2011 Please note: The date for Carolina Science Cafe has changed to May 12! +More
	Last chance to register for "Beginning Skywatching" posted Monday March 7, 2011 Jump-start your skywatching skills with this six-week course on Wednesday afternoons. +More
	Japan's nuclear crisis posted Friday March 4, 2011 Morehead hosts a special current science forum on Thursday, March 24. +More
	Behaving irrationally? posted Monday February 21, 2011 Curious about why you behave the way you do? If you've already given up on your 2012 resolutions, this might be the Carolina Science Cafe for you! +More
	Presenting the seventh annual LEGO-palooza! posted Tuesday February 15, 2011 Check out the amazing exhibits by the N.C. LEGO Users Group, March 5-6, 2011. +More
	The Science of Choosing A Mate posted Monday January 31, 2011 Carolina Science Cafe's spring series, "The Biology of Love," continues on Thursday, March 3. +More
	Registration is open for Summer Science Camps! posted Tuesday January 25, 2011 As of Feb. 14, registration is open to the public -- and spaces are filling quickly! +More
	"Lift Off, Lenoir! posted Wednesday December 22, 2010 PLANETS receives new grant from UNC School of Government program. +More
	The top five reasons ... posted Thursday December 2, 2010 ... December is the perfect time to purchase a Morehead membership (and check out this discount!). +More
	Curious about the Moon? posted Sunday November 21, 2010 December's Starry Nights and Star Families programs feature "Moon Myths," with a sneak peek at the upcoming lunar eclipse. +More
	Jupiter Ball guests, you're the best! posted Saturday November 20, 2010 Thanks for Jupiter Ball guests, thousands of children will receive scholarships to visit Morehead on school field trips. +More
	Carolina Science Cafe posted Saturday October 23, 2010 Why have scientists started deep freezing seeds? How will this affect farming and crops in the future? +More
	Very tiny things posted Thursday September 9, 2010 Catch Nikon's "Small World" exhibit during its last weekend at Morehead. +More
	"Out To Lunch" with Science 360 posted Friday September 3, 2010 Meet scientists for an in-depth discussion of the research behind Morehead's Science 360 programs. +More
	Adam and Jamie are coming to UNC! posted Sunday August 22, 2010 NEW TICKETS RELEASED ON SEPT. 1! +More
	Register now for "Beginning Skywatching" posted Tuesday August 17, 2010 Six-week course begins Sept. 15. +More
	August: Return of the Mars hoax. posted Friday July 23, 2010 Stop the madness. Stop the e-mail. +More
	Registration is open for summer field trips! posted Tuesday May 11, 2010 Many of the day camps in central North Carolina plan a Morehead field trip for their campers. What about you? +More
	What is antimatter, anyway? posted Wednesday April 21, 2010 Learn "Why Antimatter Matters" in this free public program. +More
	Paddling season has begun! posted Wednesday April 21, 2010 Explore the night sky with guided canoe trips at Jordan Lake. +More
	Registration open for the Morehead Afterschool Program! posted Tuesday April 20, 2010 Sign up now for the 2010–2011 school year. +More
	UNC Science Expo posted Thursday April 1, 2010 Celebrate science at UNC on Sept. 25! +More
	The BIG GREEN BUS returns! posted Monday March 29, 2010 Check out this alternative-fueled road trip on Tuesday, July 6. +More
	Register now for Beginning Skywatching! posted Tuesday March 23, 2010 Six Wednesday night classes beginning April 7. +More
	Join us for skywatching! posted Wednesday March 10, 2010 April 17 at Jordan Lake State Park. +More
	NanoDays returns March 27! posted Monday March 8, 2010 Big research on the smallest scale. +More
	Register now for "Starry Spring Nights" posted Wednesday February 24, 2010 Learn to identify the constellations and stars you see. +More
	Our Next Giant Leap posted Sunday February 14, 2010 Morehead converts to fulldome digital video with a $1.5 million gift from GlaxoSmithKline. +More
	Current Science Forum posted Tuesday February 2, 2010 What are airports doing to keep you safe? Discuss the technology and ethical questions of airport security March 4! +More
	PLANETS at Astronomy Day posted Wednesday January 20, 2010 Climb inside Morehead's portable planetarium. +More
	Morehead closed for maintenance posted Monday January 4, 2010 Shows will resume on Feb. 5, 2010. +More
	Decoding the HIV genome posted Sunday November 22, 2009 Learn how a UNC team became the first to unlock this mystery at December's Current Science Forum. +More
	LAST CHANCE LASER WEEKEND posted Friday November 13, 2009 We've added more shows for you! NEW Pink Floyd, Beatles and family-friendly laser shows! +More
	Current Science Forum makes a bang! posted Sunday November 1, 2009 Discuss the largest scientific instrument Nov. 5. +More
	Glitz, glamour and a great cause! posted Monday October 19, 2009 Reserve your seats at the 2009 Jupiter Ball today! +More
	Laser Halloween shows Oct. 31! posted Thursday October 8, 2009 One day only! +More
	Family Science Day: Family Math Game Fest posted Monday September 28, 2009 Join in the mathematics fun Oct. 17! +More
	Let's kick up some Moon dust! posted Thursday September 24, 2009 NASA's LCROSS mission will deliberately crash a spacecraft into the Moon on Oct. 9, 2009. Why? +More
	Members get a discount at the N.C. Zoo! posted Monday September 21, 2009 Half off admission! +More
	It's summer — here comes the Mars e-mail! posted Wednesday August 12, 2009 Did you receive a "spam" e-mail about Mars? +More
	Molecular biologist visits as part of Meet-A-Scientist series posted Saturday August 1, 2009 Saturday, Aug. 15 +More
	Morehead to the Moon posted Friday July 17, 2009 Take a look back at Morehead's role in NASA's accomplishments. +More
	Morehead announces new camp openings posted Thursday May 21, 2009 Some previously-full Summer Science Camps have openings as of May 21. +More
	Morehead receives grants for portable planetarium program posted Sunday May 10, 2009 NC Space Grant makes awards to MPSC totaling $20,000 +More
	GlaxoSmithKline sponsors Science in the Summer posted Monday May 4, 2009 Morehead will present program at libraries in seven N.C. counties. +More
	Happy 60^th Anniversary, Morehead! posted Friday May 1, 2009 Celebrate Morehead's anniversary weekend with a special gift: See a planetarium show for $1. +More
	CHAOS hosts Astronomy Day on May 2 posted Sunday April 12, 2009 Morehead is the site for the activities. +More
	Earth Action Day posted Tuesday April 7, 2009 Bring the family to this community event on the grounds at Morehead. +More
	Prejudice and Perception posted Saturday March 28, 2009 Dr. Keith Payne, whose work was cited by Malcolm Gladwell in "Blink," leads Morehead's Current Science Forum on Oct. 1. +More
	Morehead hosts Telescope Tune-up posted Friday February 6, 2009 Raleigh Astronomy Club offers clinic on March 14. +More
	Morehead's WHISE initiative wins grant posted Friday October 10, 2008 Teachers can attend "Darwin Across The Disciplines" seminars in spring and summer. +More
	MPSC is curious about biotechnology posted Tuesday July 15, 2008 Discover biotechnology with Science 360! +More
	Space grants to benefit two Morehead projects posted Tuesday July 1, 2008 Project: OBSERVE and "Zoom In" get boost +More
	We have all of your favorites! posted Monday June 23, 2008 Extended summer hours offers wide variety of programs +More
	Veggie-powered bus road-trips across America posted Monday June 9, 2008 Will visit Morehead June 18 +More
	Meet the author of "Magic Tree House" posted Wednesday May 7, 2008 Mary Pope Osborne visits for two premium shows. +More
	GSK awards grant to MPSC posted Wednesday April 16, 2008 $367,172 grant targets "summer slide" through science education program +More
	Nobel Laureate Dr. Oliver Smithies posted Monday March 31, 2008 Nobel Prize winner to speak at Morehead +More
	NCBC awards grant to MPSC posted Tuesday March 4, 2008 N.C. Biotechnology Center will support new DESTINY curriculum module +More
	Thanking our donors ... posted Friday February 22, 2008 MPSC exceeds its campaign goal nearly two-fold. +More
	New director of outreach programs posted Friday February 8, 2008 MPSC appoints Crystal Harden to lead efforts +More
	12,000 Years of American Indians posted Tuesday January 22, 2008 Educators, archaeologists celebrate at MPSC on Jan. 23. +More
	A Congressman's Date with DESTINY posted Tuesday November 27, 2007 Rep. Brad Miller boards one of the traveling science laboratories +More
	Leadership at the World Special Olympics posted Monday October 29, 2007 MPSC team member Jay Heinz helps create news coverage for the China event. +More
	Morehead launches first podcast posted Thursday May 24, 2007 First in a series. +More
	NSF awards grant to MPSC posted Tuesday April 24, 2007 $570,000 grant will support UNC student involvement in developing new shows. +More
	"Full Frame" welcomes MPSC posted Wednesday April 4, 2007 Film festival features a MPSC presentation about astronaut training. +More
	New astronaut to speak as part of Launch Weekend posted Monday September 25, 2006 N.C. native to talk on "Astronauts of the Future" +More
	UNC trustees receive update on Morehead Building project posted Tuesday July 4, 2006 Renovation and expansion would open more program opportunities +More
	OBSERVE to give students chance for out-of-this-world research posted Friday June 30, 2006 Grant makes statewide impact +More
	A "space age" spin on health posted Tuesday February 21, 2006 Dr. Joan Vernikos to lecture on link between gravity and aging at 7 p.m. on March 1 +More
	Christiansen: SOAR-ing to new heights posted Wednesday October 12, 2005 Midday Science Series continues Oct. 10. +More