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Earth Science

Learn more about saildrones—wind-powered robots that collect ocean data.

See how air molecules behave, using self-rolling pet toys.

See how the ocean drives Bay Area weather and climate.

How do first responders rescue whales tangled in debris?

A collection of remarkable geological artifacts that invite and inspire us to see rocks in new ways.

Discover the history and uses of zinc.

Plankton can distinguish between different colors of light.

Why are San Francisco summers so foggy?

See human influences on the sky and their accumulated traces.

Aerial views reveal otherwise hidden colors and textures.

This NOAA buoy gathers data on CO₂ levels, which are increasing in our oceans and affecting marine life.

Raise a piling to see what grows.

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