Break out the beakers science fans. McWane Science Center reopens its doors on Wednesday, July 8. From updated safety measures to cool exhibits, here’s what to expect when you visit. Buy tickets now and keep reading for a chance to…
Ahh, sweet summertime is finally upon us. If you haven’t been outside lately, rest assured temperatures are on the rise in Birmingham. As the weather warms up, we all want to cool down. We caught up with an expert from…
When it comes down to ranking our nation’s colleges and hospitals, U.S. News and World Report is considered one of the finest evaluators. That’s why it’s big news when nine pediatric specialty services at Children’s of Alabama have been named…
School may be out for summer, but learning never stops at McWane Science Center. While we all wait for McWane Science Center to reopen its doors, check out these favorite at-home science experiments from Mr. Science and more of the…
The month of May plays host to both Mental Health Awareness Month and National Nurses Week. Children’s of Alabama is expanding its behavioral health center in order to provide the best care for Birmingham families. We caught up with several…
Kiddos are spending more time than ever at home right now. With many parents working from home, 24/7 attention can be a challenge. Ann Slattery, Director of the Alabama Poison Information Center at Children’s of Alabama, weighed in on how…
As we all await the end of COVID-19, there’s still lots of living and learning to do! McWane Science Center is continuing their mission to bring science to kids and parents in Birmingham through virtual learning, but to continue doing this, they need your help. Continue…
Feeling that springtime pep in your step? Then sprint over to McWane Science Center for Spring Fever events, deals and more—now through April 11.
Go big or go home! It’s time for one of McWane Science Center’s mightiest annual events—Big Machines Day. So secure those hard hats and gear up for a day of construction and discovery on Saturday, February 15 from 10AM-4PM in…
It’s time to find out who’s hiring in Birmingham. We have 30 great career opportunities this week, so be sure to click that apply button and land that new job!
I first met James McClintock, a UAB world renowned scientist and author in 2011. Â Back then, he vividly described to me how Antarctica, the place where he had spent decades conducting life-saving research, was melting away.
We know Birmingham is known for good food. But what about healthy food? You CAN eat healthy in Birmingham with a little help and planning. We asked Virginia Anderson, clinical nutritionist at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham, about how to…
Hey, Birmingham! Are you ready to rock? Then grab your tickets to one of the coolest exhibits around—Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World, coming to McWane Science Center January 17-May 10. Here’s why you should check it out.
It’s not every day college football players 3 days out from a bowl game visit children in the hospital, but that’s exactly what happened today in Birmingham at Children’s of Alabama. Players from Boston College and Cincinnati stopped into hospital…
Birmingham’s Parkside District, home to Children’s of Alabama, Ronald McDonald House, Railroad Park and Regions Field is “blooming” with over 5000 flowers today.