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Igniting curiosity and inspiring conversation, Spectrum brings you the latest news and perspectives from across the Exploratorium.
by develop • December 21, 2020
The Exploratorium welcomed five new Trustees to the Board in 2020! Darren Bechtel, LaMar Bunts, Remy Fisher, Gregory Hunter, and Rachel Skiffer will bring a broad range of experiences and perspectives to our organization.
by apinigis • August 19, 2020
We often come to quick, easy conclusions without thinking. Discover the dangers of unexamined thought, and the joys of stopping to consider whether you should believe everything you think.
by Mary Miller • June 8, 2020
Explore more links and activities from the Exploratorium's World Oceans Day programs.
by Mary Miller • June 8, 2020
The Exploratorium environment team is inviting contributions from Bay Area communities to document their shorelines in a new effort to invetigate the impacts and responses to sea level rise and other environmental hazards.
by Mary Miller • April 21, 2020
On a global scale, there has been an unprecedented drop in air pollution, particulates and carbon dioxide emissions from the planetary shelter in place. This is a rare opportunity for scientists who study the atmosphere to document the changes and watch for patterns that can guide policy and actions to improve our future climate and air quality.
by Heike Winterheld • April 13, 2020
Times of crisis can bring people together—but they can also promote xenophobia, or the fear of people different from us. Find out what contributes to xenophobia, how it affects us, and how we can keep it in check.
by Paul Dancstep • April 1, 2020
In this time of social distancing, what kinds of greetings should we use? What makes one kind of greeting more infectious than another? What actions can we take to feel close, even when we must keep our distance?
