
The thrill of natural phenomena
by Sebastian • August 16, 2019
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Learn about origami, make your own paper, and find out the best way to fold a paper airplane.
Discover the artistry behind some of cinema's most iconic scenes.
Meet Paul Spooner, an automata artist showcased at Curious Contraptions.
The Science Information Infrastructure (SII) is a collaboration among teachers and scientists. The SII at the Exploratorium is developing educational resources using NASA images and datasets.
This year marks 50 years since the first human set foot on the moon. Relive the memories with NASA scientist Brian H. Day—take a look back at each of the Apollo landing sites, examine why NASA chose each one, and reflect on what they learned at each site.
Learn about common techniques for peering inside the body in order to diagnose disease and injury.
On March 29, 2006, a total solar eclipse occurred when the new moon moved directly between the sun and the earth. The moon’s shadow fell on the eastern tip of Brazil, sped eastward across the Atlantic, through northern Africa, across the Mediterranean, an
Using a spectroscope, you may see that what appears to be a single color of light is really a combination of colors called a spectrum.
The lure of Terra Australis Incognita begins with the Ancient Greeks and ends with modern cruise ships.
How has imagery changed the way we look at our bodies—over time and in different cultures?
Modelos plásticos huecos del aparato vocal humano convierten el graznido de un pato en sonidos de vocales.
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Learn about oxygen and hydrogen after water has been separated.
Build cantilevers from bamboo garden poles and drinking straws and discover the importance of scale.
by Rob Rothfarb • February 11, 2011
Visitors experienced the sights and smells of "Meta Cookie', an augmented reality installation at After Dark: Get Surreal.
What do stem cells, fruit flies, and zebrafish look like under a microscope?
Watch contemporary musicians and sound artists perform and discuss their work.