Science and the Common Good To renew public trust in science, we must reframe it as a civic and cultural practice that fosters critical thinking and individual and collective agency. Projects will ...

Suspend a ball in a stream of air. Levitating on an invisible stream of air, a beach ball seems to defy gravity. If you try to pull the ball out, you can feel a force pulling it back in—the same force ...

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Soak the seeds overnight in water. Set aside the top of the petri dish, or open the CD case. Cut the paper towel (or coffee filter) to fit inside. With a ruler and pencil, draw a straight line across ...

Common to all of the Exploratorium's six main galleries are interactive exhibits that reward your attention and give you much to think about. Indulge your curiosity and ask your own questions as you ...

At Pier 15, the museum is divided into galleries filled with exhibits ranging from mechanical contraptions to artworks highlighting the beauty of the physical phenomena that surround us. Galleries are ...

From Chinese baozi to Armenian lavash, bread comes in thousands of forms. What do they have in common? On the most basic level, they all involve cooking a mixture of milled grains and water. Imagine a ...

Capture a moment in time. A bright flash of light illuminates a phosphorescent wall—imprinting temporary shadows that capture a moment in time.

Get into air pressure—literally. Have you always wanted to feel the squeeze caused by atmospheric pressure? Here’s a way to feel changes in atmospheric pressure by stepping into an extra large garbage ...

Soap bubbles float on a cushion of carbon dioxide gas. This beautiful investigation illustrates the principles of buoyancy and semipermeability. Tools and Materials Dry ice Clear plastic container ...

Cells to Self is a multiyear initiative encompassing both exhibit development and museum visitor research projects. Cells to Self is made possible through the generous support of the Troy and Leslie ...

Use your voice to make visible patterns in sand. Sand scattered on a large metal square vibrates and jumps in response to the sound of your voice. When you hit just the right note(s), the sand ...