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Dive into websites, activities, apps, and more.

Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Learn about bike gears using thread spools and a rubber band.
Exploratorium at Pier 15: Green Machine

Get to know Pier 15, one of the greenest buildings around.
Science of Cocktails 2015

Take a hands-on look at the science of cocktails.

Your Body in Your Mind's Eye
Your Body in Your Mind's Eye

Can you take a sip of water from a cup with your eyes closed?

Science activity that demonstrates the primary and secondary colors of light
The Three Little Pigments
Know your C, M, Y, and K.
Science activity that demonstrates the behavior of a spherical lens
Water Sphere Lens
A round bowl of water can act as both a magnifier and a lens.
What to See During a Total Eclipse
What to See During a Total Eclipse
Supercooled Water Drops
Supercooled Water Drops

Touch supercooled water drops with an ice crystal and trigger them to freeze instantly.

Video: “Eclipse Chasers”
Video: “Eclipse Chasers”
Alonzo King LINES Ballet and Bernie Krause: Performance

Get mesmerized by choreographer Alonzo King and soundscape artist Bernie Krause.
2008 Live from China Webcast Preview

Enjoy footage from a 2008 eclipse recorded in China.

Science activity to explore hydraulics with a pair of dueling syringes
Hydraulic Battle
Plunge into hydraulics with a pair of dueling syringes.

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