Why Woleai?
by Eileen Campbell • January 28, 2016
The Exploratorium will broadcast the 2016 total solar eclipse live from a tiny island in Micronesia. Why did we choose Woleai?
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Unsung Science 2015
by Kevin Boyd • January 12, 2016
We combed through the year in science to bring you seven stories that didn’t make the top ten lists, but are still worth a look.
The Blob That Might Ruin Christmas
by Kevin Boyd • November 10, 2015
No crab for Christmas—How a giant blob of warm water is shutting down the Bay Area's Dungeness crab fishery.
Hear the Music of Bosun's Bass
by Exploratorium Staff • September 30, 2015
Bosun’s Bass by artist Tim Hawkinson is a tide-activated sound work that will be on display in the public space in front of the Exploratorium at at Pier 15.
Egg-Quinox Challenge
by Pearl Tesler • September 25, 2015
An oft-told tale holds that you can balance an egg on its end during the equinox. Let's crack open the real story.
Total Lunar Eclipse Weekend
by Adam Esposito • September 24, 2015
On Sunday, September 27, there will be a spectacular total lunar eclipse over the Bay Area and you may be able to see it if the weather cooperates.
So Swab Me
by Exploratorium Staff • September 21, 2015
Exploratorium biologist Caitlin Johnson takes a look at how much bacteria grows on surfaces near us.
Pairings Cookbook: Salty Lassi Recipe
by Exploratorium Staff • September 11, 2015
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month for our food science series, Pairings. In the meantime, enjoy this salty lassi recipe.
Throwback Thursday: Volunteer Herb Masters
by Exploratorium Staff • September 10, 2015
Volunteer extraordinaire and Oppenheimer Circle member Herb Masters has been a regular face at the Exploratorium since 2005.
Art to Taste: A Cow Meets Salt Story
by Megan Pruiett • September 3, 2015
Human history has been powerfully shaped by sought-for, traded, taxed, hoarded, fought-for, fortune-making salt. How satisfying to think of bovine artists at work, gradually shaping emblems to our shared need for salt.
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