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Science as a Process

Throwback: Monitoring Climate Change

Find out what it takes to monitor climate change.

Observatory Library

The Observatory Library is the Bay Observatory’s research center, providing context and historical insight to the local landscape just beyond the windows.

Lab Illustrations

Hand-rendered “portraits” capture the process and practices of staff biologists.

Scientists at Work: The Science Practices in Their Natural Habitat

Hear from practicing researchers about their daily work.

A science activity exploring the law of conservation of mass

Wait, Weight, Don't Tell Me!

Have a gas with the conservation of mass.

Energy from Death

One creature’s end is another’s beginning.

What is Math For?

We use mathematics to make sense of the world—but how?

Science activity exploring geologic formations

Squeeze Box

Speed up geologic time with a sedimentary squeeze.

Gel Electrophoresis: Analyzing the Results

Learn to read the results of a homemade electrophoresis device.

Gel Electrophoresis: Run the Experiment

Run gel electrophoresis at home with a homemade chamber.

Gel Electrophoresis: Assemble the Power Supply

Build a power source for your own electrophoresis device.

Gel Electrophoresis: Pour the Gel

Pour a gel and get ready to do electrophoresis.