Zahi Hawass calls himself a simple man, but the world’s foremost Egyptologist spends much of his time with ancient royalty, gods and goddesses. In fact, Dr. Hawass is revered as a legend in his own right, charmed by Aphrodite herself, inspired by the Great Pyramid builder Khufu and driven by the “magic of Egypt” to coax the desert sand into giving up secrets of what he calls “the world’s greatest civilization.” This fall, with the help of CT scans and DNA technology, Hawass expects to reveal the … [Read more...] about Exploring the Gilded World of Pharaohs, Mummies, Pyramids and ‘the Afterlife that Built Egypt’
Flagstaff Festival of Science
Fall is Gardening, Harvest Time
We are days away from the shift from summer to fall, but there is still work to be done in your garden and fun to be had celebrating the autumn months. First, let’s talk about how you can extend your garden’s season and start planning for next year. Right now, with the temperatures cooling down and all the wonderful monsoon moisture we’ve had this year, it’s a particularly good time to plant trees and shrubs. Many people don’t realize that because soil temperature is much warmer now … [Read more...] about Fall is Gardening, Harvest Time
Missions and Madness
If what happens in life sometimes feels like just a roll of the dice, Missions and Madness can train us to grab ahold of those dice, give them a toss and embrace whatever shows up including pirates, ninjas or a big T-Rex. Flagstaff filmmaker Morgan Boatman has been developing this outdoor adventure leadership game for about seven years. “There are three aspects to getting through life: finding a direction, taking action on that direction, and not giving up. Missions and Madness takes … [Read more...] about Missions and Madness
Tapping into the Superpowers of Science
Let’s get one thing straight. Christa Sadler is not that woman in the room in the suit and heels with perfectly manicured nails. “Just don’t make me wear make-up,” she pleaded upon accepting the request to lead the 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science in the W. L. Gore & Associate’s Keynote Presentation. Sadler is most at home outdoors and happiest running rivers, guiding kayaking excursions, digging in the desert and hiking in the mountains. In her garage, she stores suitcases of fossils … [Read more...] about Tapping into the Superpowers of Science
Apollo Moon-Walking Astronaut Launching Flagstaff Festival of Science
The 10th and youngest person to ever walk on the Moon, Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot, General Charlie Duke, is launching the 30th annual Flagstaff Festival of Science To the Moon and Beyond, Sept. 20 - 29, 2019. Duke is scheduled to be the W. L. Gore & Associates Keynote Presenter at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 20, in Northern Arizona University’s Ardrey Auditorium. “I found Flagstaff to be one of the most interesting places that we visited to study geology. I loved the people, the San … [Read more...] about Apollo Moon-Walking Astronaut Launching Flagstaff Festival of Science
Kahtoola Helping to Inspire the World with Engineering Solutions
Kyle Maynard and his long-time friend and business partner Joey Leonardo know all about failure. Before becoming world-class mountaineers, they were not even campers. “We didn’t know how to put up a tent,” said Joey. Today, they have over-the-top memories of viewing the world from some of the world’s highest peaks. But, getting there took a rocky path and a mountain of challenges. Their climb in every endeavor is strewn with seemingly insurmountable difficulties. Their success across slippery … [Read more...] about Kahtoola Helping to Inspire the World with Engineering Solutions
Take FMC’s Fantastic Voyage Sept. 26
Have you ever seen what the inside of a throat looks like, or heard an unborn baby’s heartbeat? Now is your chance: Mark your calendars for Flagstaff Medical Center’s Fantastic Voyage from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. This free event, designed for school-age children, will feature displays and fun hands-on activities centered on healthcare and the mysteries of the human body. Children and families will have the opportunity to see Guardian Medical Transport’s monster ambulance and … [Read more...] about Take FMC’s Fantastic Voyage Sept. 26
Flagstaff Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
Canyons, cliffs, mountains of ice and large crater-free regions have astronomers in awe as the New Horizons space mission brings Pluto, its moon Charon and the vast Kuiper Belt into focus. The latest images and information from the historic journey will be shared in the town where Pluto was discovered 85 years ago during the 2015 Flagstaff Festival of Science: Exploring New Horizons, Sept. 18-27. Pluto mission boss and planetary scientist Alan Stern, Ph.D., will kick off the free 10-day event … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
