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Every Thursday Night • 7:00–8:00 p.m.
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From our home to yours, we’re transmitting digital dispatches from After Dark at the Exploratorium. Tune in each week for a free online revue of thoughtful and innovative science, arts and perceptual experiences. From compelling conversation and hidden histories to hands-on how-tos and breaking science news, After Dark Online serves a cocktail of curiosity to supplement your screen time.
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Upcoming Events
After Dark Online: Art + Science
Thursday, March 4, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PST
Explore the intersections of art and science through the practice of artists who weave science, technology, and methods of discovery in their practices, and how those reciprocal relationships can inspire a deeper understanding of the world.
After Dark Online: Fractals
Thursday, March 11, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PST
From forests to farms and skies to shores, we’re surrounded by fractals. Dig into where fractals show up in nature, how they can be used to understand scientific concepts, and their role in aiding predictions.
After Dark Online: Shifting Spring
Thursday, March 18, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PST
Find out what scientific observations reveal about shifting seasons and the broader impacts of climate change on landscapes, ecosystems, and human communities.
After Dark Online: Second Nature
Thursday, March 25, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PDT
Join a live conversation with author and essayist Nathaniel Rich on the subject of his latest book, Second Nature. As a species with the power to destroy nature, can we use the same tools to remake it?
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