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Inspiring a lifelong love of science in everyone - in museums, classrooms and online. We believe in a world where science belongs to everyone.
What happens when you make a glow stick super cold? ❄️🧪
Museum Educator Neneé demonstrates by placing one into liquid nitrogen, over 300 degrees below zero. The light then begins to fade because glow sticks rely on a chemical reaction where molecules bump into each other with energy.
Museum Educator Neneé demonstrates by placing one into liquid nitrogen, over 300 degrees below zero. The light then begins to fade because glow sticks rely on a chemical reaction where molecules bump into each other with energy.
Why Cold Stops a Glow Stick’s Glow
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January 4, 2026 at 3:28 PM
What happens when you make a glow stick super cold? ❄️🧪
Museum Educator Neneé demonstrates by placing one into liquid nitrogen, over 300 degrees below zero. The light then begins to fade because glow sticks rely on a chemical reaction where molecules bump into each other with energy.
Museum Educator Neneé demonstrates by placing one into liquid nitrogen, over 300 degrees below zero. The light then begins to fade because glow sticks rely on a chemical reaction where molecules bump into each other with energy.
A candle flame can reach about 1,400°C (2,550°F) 🔥
That peak temperature happens near the blue base, where wax vapor mixes with oxygen and burns most completely. Other parts of the flame are much cooler. 🤯
That peak temperature happens near the blue base, where wax vapor mixes with oxygen and burns most completely. Other parts of the flame are much cooler. 🤯
January 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
A candle flame can reach about 1,400°C (2,550°F) 🔥
That peak temperature happens near the blue base, where wax vapor mixes with oxygen and burns most completely. Other parts of the flame are much cooler. 🤯
That peak temperature happens near the blue base, where wax vapor mixes with oxygen and burns most completely. Other parts of the flame are much cooler. 🤯
Is being human something only we can feel, or something machines can simulate? 🧪
In this conversation, bioethicists Insoo Hyun and Vardit Ravitsky explore the nature of consciousness, empathy, and what it really means to be human.
Watch the video here:
In this conversation, bioethicists Insoo Hyun and Vardit Ravitsky explore the nature of consciousness, empathy, and what it really means to be human.
Watch the video here:
Can AI Be Human? Insoo Hyun & Vardit Ravitsky on Consciousness
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January 3, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Is being human something only we can feel, or something machines can simulate? 🧪
In this conversation, bioethicists Insoo Hyun and Vardit Ravitsky explore the nature of consciousness, empathy, and what it really means to be human.
Watch the video here:
In this conversation, bioethicists Insoo Hyun and Vardit Ravitsky explore the nature of consciousness, empathy, and what it really means to be human.
Watch the video here:
By 2030, what medical breakthrough do you hope to see? 🩺
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
By 2030, what medical breakthrough do you hope to see? 🩺
Cotton vs wool: which keeps you warmest when wet and cold? 🧪
@alexdainis.bsky.social explores how different fabrics perform in cold, damp conditions. Using infrared thermometers and soaked sleeves, she shows how materials like cotton and wool affect body heat and insulation.
@alexdainis.bsky.social explores how different fabrics perform in cold, damp conditions. Using infrared thermometers and soaked sleeves, she shows how materials like cotton and wool affect body heat and insulation.
Alex Dainis Tests Cotton vs Wool: Which Keeps You Warmest?
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January 2, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Cotton vs wool: which keeps you warmest when wet and cold? 🧪
@alexdainis.bsky.social explores how different fabrics perform in cold, damp conditions. Using infrared thermometers and soaked sleeves, she shows how materials like cotton and wool affect body heat and insulation.
@alexdainis.bsky.social explores how different fabrics perform in cold, damp conditions. Using infrared thermometers and soaked sleeves, she shows how materials like cotton and wool affect body heat and insulation.
You don’t need to see a bacteria to feel its impact.
Dr. Megan Prescott is on a mission to stop tuberculosis in its tracks. As a microbiologist and science communicator, she’s working toward a vaccine that could help protect millions, and bring us closer to a world without this deadly disease.
Dr. Megan Prescott is on a mission to stop tuberculosis in its tracks. As a microbiologist and science communicator, she’s working toward a vaccine that could help protect millions, and bring us closer to a world without this deadly disease.
January 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
You don’t need to see a bacteria to feel its impact.
Dr. Megan Prescott is on a mission to stop tuberculosis in its tracks. As a microbiologist and science communicator, she’s working toward a vaccine that could help protect millions, and bring us closer to a world without this deadly disease.
Dr. Megan Prescott is on a mission to stop tuberculosis in its tracks. As a microbiologist and science communicator, she’s working toward a vaccine that could help protect millions, and bring us closer to a world without this deadly disease.
The past decade (2015–2024) included the 10 warmest years ever recorded...🌡️
Earth’s average temperature has risen by just over 1°C (about 2°F) since the late 1800s, mainly due to greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels.
Every fraction of a degree we avoid reduces climate risks.
Earth’s average temperature has risen by just over 1°C (about 2°F) since the late 1800s, mainly due to greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels.
Every fraction of a degree we avoid reduces climate risks.
January 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The past decade (2015–2024) included the 10 warmest years ever recorded...🌡️
Earth’s average temperature has risen by just over 1°C (about 2°F) since the late 1800s, mainly due to greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels.
Every fraction of a degree we avoid reduces climate risks.
Earth’s average temperature has risen by just over 1°C (about 2°F) since the late 1800s, mainly due to greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels.
Every fraction of a degree we avoid reduces climate risks.
Why is this robot carrying a kitchen knife? 🤖🧪
@nautiluslive.org uses Hercules, a remotely operated deep-sea robot, to explore the ocean floor and conduct scientific research. Museum Educator Locke Patton explains how in the unpredictable conditions of the deep ocean...
Watch the full video here:
@nautiluslive.org uses Hercules, a remotely operated deep-sea robot, to explore the ocean floor and conduct scientific research. Museum Educator Locke Patton explains how in the unpredictable conditions of the deep ocean...
Watch the full video here:
Why This Deep Sea Robot Has a Knife
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December 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Why is this robot carrying a kitchen knife? 🤖🧪
@nautiluslive.org uses Hercules, a remotely operated deep-sea robot, to explore the ocean floor and conduct scientific research. Museum Educator Locke Patton explains how in the unpredictable conditions of the deep ocean...
Watch the full video here:
@nautiluslive.org uses Hercules, a remotely operated deep-sea robot, to explore the ocean floor and conduct scientific research. Museum Educator Locke Patton explains how in the unpredictable conditions of the deep ocean...
Watch the full video here:
There’s a species of jellyfish that can restart its life cycle. 🪼🔁
Turritopsis dohrnii can revert from an adult back into a juvenile state when stressed or injured, essentially starting life over again.
It’s one of the only animals known to biologically reset itself.
Turritopsis dohrnii can revert from an adult back into a juvenile state when stressed or injured, essentially starting life over again.
It’s one of the only animals known to biologically reset itself.
December 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
There’s a species of jellyfish that can restart its life cycle. 🪼🔁
Turritopsis dohrnii can revert from an adult back into a juvenile state when stressed or injured, essentially starting life over again.
It’s one of the only animals known to biologically reset itself.
Turritopsis dohrnii can revert from an adult back into a juvenile state when stressed or injured, essentially starting life over again.
It’s one of the only animals known to biologically reset itself.
Yes, Stranger Things 5 is inspired by real science! 🧪
The show’s wormhole concept comes from real physics equations that allow theoretical shortcuts through spacetime, often called wormholes.
The show’s wormhole concept comes from real physics equations that allow theoretical shortcuts through spacetime, often called wormholes.
December 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Yes, Stranger Things 5 is inspired by real science! 🧪
The show’s wormhole concept comes from real physics equations that allow theoretical shortcuts through spacetime, often called wormholes.
The show’s wormhole concept comes from real physics equations that allow theoretical shortcuts through spacetime, often called wormholes.
You might have missed these extraordinary James Webb Space Telescope images, but Dr. Stefanie Milam, JWST Project Scientist at NASA, is here to change that. 🔭🧪
Her top 3 picks from 2025 start with Pismis 24, a dazzling region of newborn stars nestled within the Lobster Nebula.
Her top 3 picks from 2025 start with Pismis 24, a dazzling region of newborn stars nestled within the Lobster Nebula.
Top James Webb Images Picked by NASA’s Dr. Stefanie Milam
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December 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
You might have missed these extraordinary James Webb Space Telescope images, but Dr. Stefanie Milam, JWST Project Scientist at NASA, is here to change that. 🔭🧪
Her top 3 picks from 2025 start with Pismis 24, a dazzling region of newborn stars nestled within the Lobster Nebula.
Her top 3 picks from 2025 start with Pismis 24, a dazzling region of newborn stars nestled within the Lobster Nebula.
Most of the oxygen you breathe did not come from trees. 💨
Much of Earth’s oxygen is produced by microscopic ocean organisms called phytoplankton. These tiny photosynthesizers generate about half of the oxygen in the atmosphere.
About every other breath comes from the ocean.
Much of Earth’s oxygen is produced by microscopic ocean organisms called phytoplankton. These tiny photosynthesizers generate about half of the oxygen in the atmosphere.
About every other breath comes from the ocean.
December 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Most of the oxygen you breathe did not come from trees. 💨
Much of Earth’s oxygen is produced by microscopic ocean organisms called phytoplankton. These tiny photosynthesizers generate about half of the oxygen in the atmosphere.
About every other breath comes from the ocean.
Much of Earth’s oxygen is produced by microscopic ocean organisms called phytoplankton. These tiny photosynthesizers generate about half of the oxygen in the atmosphere.
About every other breath comes from the ocean.
Scientists have found signs of ancient cosmic airbursts, in deep-sea sediments and archaeological sites. These explosive events occurred in the atmosphere, not on impact, suggesting Earth may have faced more frequent space collisions than once believed.
#Space #Explosions #Craters #Science #Earth
#Space #Explosions #Craters #Science #Earth
December 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Scientists have found signs of ancient cosmic airbursts, in deep-sea sediments and archaeological sites. These explosive events occurred in the atmosphere, not on impact, suggesting Earth may have faced more frequent space collisions than once believed.
#Space #Explosions #Craters #Science #Earth
#Space #Explosions #Craters #Science #Earth
New year, new resolutions! ♻️
One science-backed place to start: reuse what you already have.
Before recycling or replacing, see if it can be used again!
One science-backed place to start: reuse what you already have.
Before recycling or replacing, see if it can be used again!
December 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
New year, new resolutions! ♻️
One science-backed place to start: reuse what you already have.
Before recycling or replacing, see if it can be used again!
One science-backed place to start: reuse what you already have.
Before recycling or replacing, see if it can be used again!
Our very own Dr. Insoo Hyun, Director of the Center for Life Sciences here at the Museum of Science, met with other experts to discuss the ethics of using organoids in research.
Experts met to discuss the ethics of using organoids in research
Organoids are bits of neural tissue that model human brain development. Their use in science makes some uneasy, in part because the brain is so closely tied to our sense of self.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Our very own Dr. Insoo Hyun, Director of the Center for Life Sciences here at the Museum of Science, met with other experts to discuss the ethics of using organoids in research.
On New Year’s Day, NASA astronaut Jeff Hoffman picked up the phone and learned that the Hubble repair had worked.
The first clear images from the Hubble had just come through, proof that the fix was a success.
The first clear images from the Hubble had just come through, proof that the fix was a success.
December 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
On New Year’s Day, NASA astronaut Jeff Hoffman picked up the phone and learned that the Hubble repair had worked.
The first clear images from the Hubble had just come through, proof that the fix was a success.
The first clear images from the Hubble had just come through, proof that the fix was a success.
A new study of over 30,000 adults found that regularly helping others, just 2 to 4 hours a week, can slow cognitive decline by up to 20%. Both formal volunteering and everyday acts of support were linked to lasting brain health benefits.
December 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A new study of over 30,000 adults found that regularly helping others, just 2 to 4 hours a week, can slow cognitive decline by up to 20%. Both formal volunteering and everyday acts of support were linked to lasting brain health benefits.
What’s the purpose of the Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab’s giant claw? 🧪
Museum Keeper Jason explains that for male fiddler crabs, the oversized claw makes up over half their body weight and works as a weapon, a warning, and most importantly a billboard for romance.
Museum Keeper Jason explains that for male fiddler crabs, the oversized claw makes up over half their body weight and works as a weapon, a warning, and most importantly a billboard for romance.
December 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
What’s the purpose of the Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab’s giant claw? 🧪
Museum Keeper Jason explains that for male fiddler crabs, the oversized claw makes up over half their body weight and works as a weapon, a warning, and most importantly a billboard for romance.
Museum Keeper Jason explains that for male fiddler crabs, the oversized claw makes up over half their body weight and works as a weapon, a warning, and most importantly a billboard for romance.
Can you eat snow? ❄️🤔
Fresh snow looks clean, but as it falls it can trap air pollution, dust, and microbes. Snow near roads or buildings can also collect heavy metals and chemicals. That’s why scientists recommend not eating it, even when it looks untouched.
Fresh snow looks clean, but as it falls it can trap air pollution, dust, and microbes. Snow near roads or buildings can also collect heavy metals and chemicals. That’s why scientists recommend not eating it, even when it looks untouched.
December 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Can you eat snow? ❄️🤔
Fresh snow looks clean, but as it falls it can trap air pollution, dust, and microbes. Snow near roads or buildings can also collect heavy metals and chemicals. That’s why scientists recommend not eating it, even when it looks untouched.
Fresh snow looks clean, but as it falls it can trap air pollution, dust, and microbes. Snow near roads or buildings can also collect heavy metals and chemicals. That’s why scientists recommend not eating it, even when it looks untouched.
How tough can a microscopic animal be? 🧪
Dr. Chris Mason, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at Cornell University explains that tardigrades, microscopic “water bears” found in soils around the world, can survive heavy radiation and the vacuum of space.
Dr. Chris Mason, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at Cornell University explains that tardigrades, microscopic “water bears” found in soils around the world, can survive heavy radiation and the vacuum of space.
Tardigrades Could Make Human Cells Radiation-Proof
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December 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
How tough can a microscopic animal be? 🧪
Dr. Chris Mason, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at Cornell University explains that tardigrades, microscopic “water bears” found in soils around the world, can survive heavy radiation and the vacuum of space.
Dr. Chris Mason, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at Cornell University explains that tardigrades, microscopic “water bears” found in soils around the world, can survive heavy radiation and the vacuum of space.
Louis Pasteur proved that microbes cause disease, changing the course of medical science. His breakthroughs in vaccination and pasteurization helped us fight back, and win, against harmful germs.
#LouisPasteur #Vaccines #Germs #Milk #Science
#LouisPasteur #Vaccines #Germs #Milk #Science
December 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Louis Pasteur proved that microbes cause disease, changing the course of medical science. His breakthroughs in vaccination and pasteurization helped us fight back, and win, against harmful germs.
#LouisPasteur #Vaccines #Germs #Milk #Science
#LouisPasteur #Vaccines #Germs #Milk #Science
Your brain does not store memories like videos. 🧠🧪
Memories are reconstructed each time you recall them through a process called reconsolidation. During this process, details can shift based on emotion, context, and new information, which is why memories can change over time.
Memories are reconstructed each time you recall them through a process called reconsolidation. During this process, details can shift based on emotion, context, and new information, which is why memories can change over time.
December 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Your brain does not store memories like videos. 🧠🧪
Memories are reconstructed each time you recall them through a process called reconsolidation. During this process, details can shift based on emotion, context, and new information, which is why memories can change over time.
Memories are reconstructed each time you recall them through a process called reconsolidation. During this process, details can shift based on emotion, context, and new information, which is why memories can change over time.
Charles Babbage combined mathematics, engineering, and imagination to design the first mechanical computer. His ideas laid the foundation for the programmable machines we rely on today.
#CharlesBabbage #Computer #Technology #Science
#CharlesBabbage #Computer #Technology #Science
December 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Charles Babbage combined mathematics, engineering, and imagination to design the first mechanical computer. His ideas laid the foundation for the programmable machines we rely on today.
#CharlesBabbage #Computer #Technology #Science
#CharlesBabbage #Computer #Technology #Science
A mysterious pandemic is wiping out sea urchins across the globe, triggering alarm among marine scientists. These reef grazers play a crucial role in ocean health, keeping coral ecosystems in balance and supporting diverse marine life.
Have you ever seen a sea urchin? 🌊
Have you ever seen a sea urchin? 🌊
December 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A mysterious pandemic is wiping out sea urchins across the globe, triggering alarm among marine scientists. These reef grazers play a crucial role in ocean health, keeping coral ecosystems in balance and supporting diverse marine life.
Have you ever seen a sea urchin? 🌊
Have you ever seen a sea urchin? 🌊
Not all wrapping paper belongs in the recycling bin. 🎁♻️
Shiny coatings, glitter, and metallic inks can contaminate paper recycling. When that happens, sorting facilities may reject the load, sending the entire batch to a landfill or incinerator instead.
Shiny coatings, glitter, and metallic inks can contaminate paper recycling. When that happens, sorting facilities may reject the load, sending the entire batch to a landfill or incinerator instead.
December 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Not all wrapping paper belongs in the recycling bin. 🎁♻️
Shiny coatings, glitter, and metallic inks can contaminate paper recycling. When that happens, sorting facilities may reject the load, sending the entire batch to a landfill or incinerator instead.
Shiny coatings, glitter, and metallic inks can contaminate paper recycling. When that happens, sorting facilities may reject the load, sending the entire batch to a landfill or incinerator instead.