Newsroom

Press + Media Contacts

For media inquiries for The Lawrence Hall of Science, please reach out to newsroom@berkeley.edu.

For media inquiries for UC Berkeley, please reach out to news@berkeley.edu.


A Sunprint being made using a peacock feather
October 19, 2023

Solar-powered Photography: the Science & History of Sunprint® Kits

For nearly 50 years, kids and families have used Sunprint paper to flex their creativity, capturing everything from leaves to action figures in signature white and blue images.

An image of an annular eclipse
October 5, 2023

Discover the Science Behind the “Ring of Fire” Eclipse on October 14

On Saturday, October 14, a partial eclipse will be visible across a large swath of the country, including right here in the Bay Area!

A student is launching a model rocket during a science activity while two other students look on
September 21, 2023

Supporting Teachers With Field Trips, Classroom Workshops, and More!

Picture a school gymnasium, except instead of kids playing dodgeball, it’s filled with the sights and sounds of discovery. The gym is transformed into a miniature science center!

A man and two kids outside looking at an augmented reality planet
September 6, 2023

Explore Outer Space With DIY Solar System, Our Newest Science App!

What’s it like to pilot a robotic rover on another planet? What would it take to design and build a…

Sunstones at The Lawrence Hall of Science
August 23, 2023

Upcoming Fall Events at The Lawrence and In Your Community

As summer turns to fall, The Lawrence has big plans to keep the science fun going. Join us throughout this…

The Outdoor Nature Lab
August 4, 2023

A Garden in Bloom: Reflecting on One Year of the Outdoor Nature Lab

In the year since it opened, thousands of visitors have explored nature in our backyard, searching for birds, learning about pollinators, and so much more. This week we’re looking back at what’s changed and what we’ve learned together, and looking forward to new experiences and ways to discover the wonders of the outdoors in the future.