Vast Views and Small Stones
by Kirstin Bach • July 21, 2015
Kirstin Bach of the Exploratorium's Center for Art & Inquiry discusses her recent visit to Mono Lake and the Eastern Sierras with Artist-in-Residence Ilana Halperin.
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Igniting curiosity and inspiring conversation, Spectrum brings you the latest news and perspectives from across the Exploratorium.
Old Dog, New Pics: Pluto Flyby
by Pearl Tesler • July 14, 2015
The New Horizons probe has zipped by Pluto and done what all good fast-moving tourists do--take pics.
Warm Water and Poisoned Clams: What’s Happening off our Coast?
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.
Warm Water and Poisoned Clams, What’s Happening off our Coast?
by Mary Miller • July 8, 2015
What do Great White shark sightings near Santa Cruz, a toxic algae bloom from Santa Barbara to Seattle and the collapse of the salmon fishery have in common? They might all trace to a persistent blob of warm water that has been clinging to the west coast since last year.
Fireworks in a Bottle
by • July 3, 2015
Make your own liquid “fireworks” with this simple and safe activity.
Exhibits to Explore at After Dark: RGB
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.
A Winning Combination: Hands-on Science and Healthcare
by Danielle Wong • July 1, 2015
The Exploratorium’s Global Studios division recently created 16 exhibits for the new UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco. Along the way, we learned a lot about what it means to bring hands-on science to a hospital.
"Outdoor Exploratorium" Exhibits Leaving Fort Mason
by • June 30, 2015
Fourth of July weekend is your last chance to taste, touch, and take in the Exploratorium’s temporary exhibits at Fort Mason before they’re removed from the national park site.
Venus and Jupiter: The Brightest Become the Closest
by Adam Esposito • June 29, 2015
June 30 and July 1 will be a great time to see the two brightest planets in our night sky exceptionally close to each other.
What We're Reading
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.
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