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Explore, Play, Discover: Websites, Activities, and More

Dive into websites, activities, apps, and more.

The Sweet Lure of Chocolate
The Sweet Lure of Chocolate

This special online-only edition of Exploring takes a closer look at the sweet lure of chocolate. We'll examine the fascinating -- and often misreported -- history of chocolate, follow the chocolate-making process, and take an online visit to a chocolate factory.

Science activity that demonstrates Einstein's photoelectric effect
Photoelectricity
Get electricity from light.
Master Painter Jampa Choedak
Dive into senses with painter Jampa Choedak's work using thangka techniques.
Better Hair through Chemistry
Better Hair through Chemistry

Learn the science behind bad hair days, and learn how hair increases its length when humidity increases, making curly hair frizz and straight hair go limp.
Black Sand | 2018

At Black Sand, see the shape of an invisible magnetic field.

Science activity that visualizes convection cells
Pie-Pan Convection
Visualize the spectacular fluid motion of convection cells.
Why Save Seeds?
Why Save Seeds?

Find out why biodiversity benefits plants and people alike.
Exploratorium at Pier 15: Green Machine

Get to know Pier 15, one of the greenest buildings around.

Science activity that investigates peripheral vision
Peripheral Vision
Discover the outer limits of your eyes.
Why are bubbles round?
Why are bubbles round?

Bubbles are round when they float free through air. But what happens when you pack bubbles together?
Ocean Acidification in a Cup: Teaching tips

Ensure a successful ocean acidification experiment with these teaching tips.

Body Language
Body Language

Put on a mask and see how we communicate with our bodies as well as with our faces and words.

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