Toys, gadgets, puzzles and gizmos – not quite the lineup of items you think of when it comes to science. However for Ross Kelly, these items are exactly the tools that he uses to teach. It started for the Boston College organic chemistry professor three decades ago, when he purchased a soccer player figurine that […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day and Mother Nature
We love celebrating the special moments in life and come Sunday, we will be celebrating the special persons who have raised us to become the individuals we are today — our mothers. We think all mothers deserve the best that we can give, including Mother Earth, the one who nurtures us all (to be honest, […]
Saying Thank You to Our Teachers
During Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4th to May 8th, we are saying thank you to our teachers who devote their time, energy, and passion to make our children’s lives better. Through encouragement and positive reinforcement, they impart knowledge to our youth and inspire kids of all ages to reach for the stars. Teachers make […]
National Travel and Tourism Week 2015
Travel is ______________? That question is this year’s theme for National Travel and Tourism Week (May 2-10), a week-long celebration on the importance of the travel and tourism industries. Established in 1983, NTTW promotes the vital impact of both industries to U.S. businesses and communities and the wide-ranging ways they contribute to America as well […]
Infographic: The Future of Energy
The latest gadgets followed by even newer gadgets – this defines our technology dependent world today. Although technology is becoming increasingly more advanced and intuitive, it takes significantly more energy and resources to use them, and the need to have the latest technology generates an profuse amount of e-waste. The danger of this fixation on technology can be […]
Earth Day Stories: Giving Back to the Earth
Happy belated Earth Day! Yesterday, the annual event celebrated its 45th anniversary as millions of people worldwide participated in this “national teach-in on the environment”. Since its inception, Earth Day has spurred key movements to improve the quality of life on Earth, including the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Water Act. […]
Our Biggest Solar Applications and How They’re Changing Our World
It’s no secret that today’s society is trending towards more renewable energy sources. Solar energy, in particular, has seen tremendous growth in recent memory, especially in the consumer market. The potential for lower costs and reduced air pollution make the alternative energy source increasingly enticing and thus, various solar products have been created throughout the […]
Q&A with Artist Andy Russell
We met artist Andy Russell a few years ago at an art show and we were instantly mesmerized by the vibrant colors and intricate details of his paintings. When we decided to create our first holiday themed MOVA Globe, we immediately thought Andy was the right person for the job, commissioning him to make a […]
Reseller Spotlight: Lowell Observatory
Science, research, and the stars all come together in the night sky for the Lowell Observatory. Founded in 1848 by Percival Lowell, Lowell Observatory is located in Flagstaff Arizona where they operate a dark-sky research site as well as Northern Arizona’s only science store. The MOVA Space Collection fits right at home at the non-profit […]
Eco-Friendly Trends Report: Spring Edition
From increasing calls for locally-produced goods to the unveiling of revolutionary green gadgets, sustainability is more than ever the go-to consumer trend. According to a Capstrat Public Policy survey on sustainability, 56% of consumers would opt to pay more for a product that’s environmentally friendly compared to a non-green product. Whether you are a consumer […]
Q&A with Map Collector David Rumsey
David Rumsey is the foremost map collector in the world. His collection contains more than 150,000 maps dating from 1700 to the 1950s. Almost 20 years ago, Rumsey began the process of digitizing the maps and now has over 55,000 maps available for the general public to view and download. In 2014 MOVA International contacted […]
MOVA March Madness
This contest has ended. Every March, millions of Americans young and old revel in the bonanza that is called March Madness. Essentially the playoffs of Division I college basketball, this bracket-style tournament brings everyone to unmatchable levels of excitement as they root for their favorite teams in a series of intense one-on-one matchups. A total […]
