SHU Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

A powerful Nor’easter battered Long Island and the Connecticut coast, bringing flooding, beach erosion and widespread damage. In this Discovery Deep Dive, Camille Goodman of SHU’s Discovery Science Center and Planetarium explains what fuels these storms and how coastal communities can better protect themselves.

Fall foliage puts on a beautiful show, but those changing colors can also tell us something about the health of our trees. Discovery Deep Dive looks at the science behind autumn leaves, and how weather and climate can change the timing of the season.

Every song, voice, and story you hear on the radio reaches you on invisible waves of light. For National Radio Day, Discovery Deep Dive explores the science behind AM, FM, and the signals traveling through the air all around us.

Earth is millions of miles farther from the Sun in July than it is in January. So why doesn’t summer suddenly feel cooler? Discovery Deep Dive explores Earth’s surprising orbit and how the movements of the Sun and Moon affect life right here at home.

What sounded like thunder over New England on May 30th was actually a meteor hurtling through Earth's atmosphere at 75,000 miles per hour.

Every spring, horseshoe crabs return to Long Island Sound beaches, where scientists and volunteers are working to protect a species now facing population decline.

Fresh water may seem abundant, but less than one percent of Earth’s water is actually available for us to drink, and we’re using it faster than nature can replace it. Discovery Deep Dive looks at the growing strain on groundwater and the simple steps people can take locally to help protect one of our most essential resources.

With the winter we’ve had here in Connecticut, I think a lot of us are ready for spring. And the good news? It’s almost here. With spring comes something small—but incredibly powerful—pollinators.

What do airplanes, rockets, GPS, and even your phone have in common? In this Discovery Deep Dive, Nicolas Tiedemann unpacks the science of aerospace engineering, from the early days of flight to the space race.

Have you ever wondered why winter seems more unpredictable every year? Let’s take a closer look at how climate change is reshaping the season we once thought we knew.