Countdown 3 (at the museum)
by Eileen Campbell • March 7, 2016
The home team prepares for hosting the solar eclipse broadcast and event.
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Explore, Play, Discover: Websites, Activities, and More
Dive into websites, activities, apps, and more.
Soap Film on a Can: Materials and assembly
Prepare to experiment with soap film by getting the necessary materials.
Thomas Dolby: She Blinded Me WIth Science
Groove to Thomas Dolby with "She Blinded Me With Science."
Artist-in-Residence Zarouhie Abdalian on "The Art Assignment"
by Exploratorium Staff • June 11, 2015
PBS Digitial Studios' latest episode of The Art Assignment profiles Zarouhie Abdalian, an Exploratorium Artist-in-Residence.
Stem Cells
See living stem cells and find out why they are the "stem" from which all other cells develop.
Science of Coffee
What's in that cup of coffee anyway? Find out about the history and chemistry of coffee.
Iron Science Teacher
Each webcast, the Exploratorium staff and teachers demonstrate their science projects and compete for the title of IRON SCIENCE TEACHER!
Arctic Seals
These unique – and uniquely beautiful – seal species spend their lives amid the sea ice
Knowing North
Stand outside on a sunny day with a watch in your hand, and you can tell which way is north.
Exploratorium visits the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, CA
See the JPL "sandbox" where robotic rovers are tested.
Higgs: The Theory, the Discovery, and the Fate of the Universe
What's the Higgs discovery, and what does it mean for us?
Recorded Voice
Most people abhor the sound of their own recorded voice. So what are these recording devices doing to our voices to make them sound so awful?
Out of Sight, Top of Mind
by Exploratorium Staff • June 4, 2015
MIT cognitive scientist and Exploratorium Osher Fellow Aude Oliva researches what makes a photo memorable.
Finger Test for Doneness
Your thumb and index finger can help you test a steak's degree of doneness.
Outdoor Exploratorium at Fort Mason
Visit the Outdoor Exploratorium at Fort Mason to explore the science behind wind, waves, and more.
Getting There: 63 Hours to Woleai
by • March 8, 2016
The 63-hour journey from San Francisco to Woleai covered 7,153 miles.
Inflatable: Jimmy Kuehnle
Jimmy Kuehnle’s inflated artworks engage his audiences with the unexpected.
Saving Seeds, Saving Culture
Saving seeds helps preserve the culture of Native American farmers in the American Southwest and northern Mexico.
Light and Landscape: The Science and Art of Perception
Explore the mysterious interactions between light and geography through the eyes and works of artists Charles Ross and James Turrell.
Exploratorium visits the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, CA
See the JPL "sandbox" where robotic rovers are tested.
Never Lost: Polynesian Navigation
Imagine yourself in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean. You've been sailing for weeks, and there's no land in sight. Do you know where you are? Do you know which way to go?
Iron Science Teacher
Each webcast, the Exploratorium staff and teachers demonstrate their science projects and compete for the title of IRON SCIENCE TEACHER!
Complexity / Turbulent Landscapes
An introduction to the concepts and theories that contribute to contemporary complexity research.
Global Climate Change Explorer
Discover how researchers study climate change and examine the latest scientific data.
Bird Call Quiz
Listen to bird songs and try to figure out which are songs, which are companion calls, and which are alarms.
Step Re-Mix
Experiment with rhythm through stepping, a musical dance form that uses the body as a percussion instrument.
Cheese FAQ
Have you ever wondered what makes blue cheese blue, or why some cheeses are hard and others soft?
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