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Shannon Eliot joined the Exploratorium in February 2015 as the institution's Communications Manager. Possessing equally strong passions for both storytelling and science, she is thrilled to work around the clock to keep the world apprised of the exciting developments (and the occasional bit of...
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by Shannon Eliot • August 22, 2016
While it has been nearly 50 years since the Exploratorium opened its doors to the public, its founding principles are just as important — and perhaps even more so — in 2016.
by Shannon Eliot • July 13, 2015
Have you been wondering why we've been seeing sharks in Santa Cruz? Heard about the massive toxic algal bloom off the West Coast? Well it turns out they are related and probably triggered by warm water off the coast.
by Shannon Eliot • July 2, 2015
At After Dark: RGB, be sure to catch these highglights of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Walk, a self-guided tour of exhibits that allows visitors to experience both visible and invisible electromagnetic phenomena.
by Shannon Eliot • June 26, 2015
Get a recap of our favorite science news this week, including advances in heart valve treatments, laser surgery for mental illness, and volcanoes on Venus.
by Shannon Eliot • June 18, 2015
For more than 18 years, the Exploratorium has been thrilling the public by showing the world how science exists all around us through its science demo competition show Iron Science Teacher.
