Join scientists and citizens alike as they observe the first total solar eclipse to traverse the US mainland in more than a generation. Discover the storied history of eclipse science and follow current, cutting-edge research into the solar corona.
Monday, August 21, at 9:00 p.m.
Twenty years after Princess Diana’s death, this new film reveals her story in her own words. What emerges is the narrative of a shy young girl who stepped onto the world stage in 1980 and departed in 1997 as its most famous woman.
Tuesday, August 22, at 9:00 p.m.
Learn how NASA’s epic Voyager missions, launched in 1977, revolutionized our understanding of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and their dazzling moons and rings. In 2012, Voyager 1 left our solar system and ushered humanity into the interstellar age.
Wednesday, August 23, at 9:00 p.m.
This Emmy® award winning documentary, produced by WPSU Penn State, captures a vanishing piece of Americana – one of the last remaining agricultural encampment fairs in the country, and the families who spend months preparing for this unique rural phenomena.
Thursday, August 24, at 8:00 p.m.
On Monday, August 21 a 70-mile-wide band of North America will experience a total eclipse of the sun. Pennsylvania will only see a 77% eclipse, but don’t worry! You can watch NASA’s live stream or catch NOVA: Eclipse Over America at 9:00 p.m. on August 21. Look out for more updates about the eclipse on our social media platforms. Continue »
Join us at The State Theatre for a special advance screening of WPSU's Vietnam War documentary film A Time To Heal. Continue »
WPSU Penn State hosted a community town hall with 5th District Congressman Glenn Thompson on Thursday, August 10, at our studio in Innovation Park. This program is part of WPSU's mission to stimulate dialogue and empower citizens to engage in the democratic process. Continue »
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WPSU Penn State and the Palmer Museum of Art present Jazz at the Palmer, a series of free evening jazz concerts August-November, beginning Thursday, August 24, 2017 with Rick Hirsch. Continue »
WPSU and Daniel Tiger visited Rockhill Trolley Museum again this year! Daniel had lots of fun with everyone who visited! Visit our Flickr page to view photos from the event. Continue »
Visit the Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, a hands-on museum that seeks to inspire young minds to become scientists and innovators of the future. Also, researching cockroaches, making sustainable guitars, and more! Continue »
I see them everywhere, every day. Whether it be between a comment a housemate made and a thought I had a couple months ago, or between an article I read online and the rules of a card game I used to play when I was younger. But the best kinds of connections are the ones between people. Continue »
On this episode, we show you a rattlesnake hunt. Learn more about how important snakes are to ecosystems. Also, visit outdoor classrooms on an island for a different kind of immersive learning. Then discover how engineers are using data to help robots walk more like humans, and more! Continue »
WPSU and Nature Cat visited the Central Pennsylvania Festival for the Arts on Wednesday, July 11 for a day of fun and exploration. Click here to view photos from the event. Continue »
In this episode, learn about a science contest that’s helping scientists better communicate the complexity of their work. Also, discover what scientists are doing to search for life on the distant moon Europa, developing aspirin of the future, and more! Continue »
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