Biology

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Crows Count Using Vocal Sounds

Did you know that crows can count using vocal sounds? In this video, Alex Dainis explains that scientists have found that trained crows can reliably make three “kraak” sounds in response to being shown a green number three, or a cash register sound.
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First Test Tube Baby Turns 46!

Did you know that the first-ever test tube baby is now 46 years old? Louise Brown was born in London on July 25, 1978, via in vitro fertilization. As a baby, she was brought out on TV to show the success of IVF, a process pioneered by gynecologist Patrick...
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Deaf DJ Explains How To Mix Beats

What’s it like being a Deaf DJ? In this episode of “Hearing Well” Andre “Dre” Robinson of DJ Deaf Tunez describes his journey to becoming a Deaf DJ, those who inspired him to follow his dreams, and those whom he hopes to inspire.
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Deaf DJ Uses Technology to Mix Songs

How does a Deaf DJ use technology to help mix songs? Dre, AKA DJ Deaf Tunez, always wanted to be a DJ because of his love of music. When he DJs, his hearing aids are actually off.
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18 Foot Shark Encounter with Marine Biologist

What would you do if you were diving and had a close call with a shark? Shark Biologist at Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Dr. Greg Skomal details how he came to experience just that.
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Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Biomechanics Quizlet

Support your understanding of the mechanical properties of biological materials and how biological systems respond to mechanical changes in their environment. This set was designed by previous students in MIT course 2.797J/2.798J with Professor Ritu Raman...
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Creating a Thunderstorm for Insect Enrichment

How does a man-made thunderstorm benefit insects’ lives? Animal enrichment is when zookeepers create conditions that mimic challenges that creatures would face in the wild, but without all the risks.
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Survival of the Slowest

See sloths, snakes, and other speed-challenged creatures in this new live animal exhibit and discover how being slow can be an advantage.
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Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Rat Race: How Can Science Curb Our Rodent Population?

Join the Sculpting Evolution Group from the MIT Media Lab and the Museum and discuss how recent advances in the field of genomic engineering could be used to manage the rodent pest problem.
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Dune IRL: Meet the Desert Darkling Beetle

Did you know there is a bug that has a built-in stillsuit, just like in Dune? In this video, Museum Educator Jason introduces us to the Desert Darkling Beetle, one of more than 20,000 species of darkling beetles worldwide.
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Turtles & Tortoises: What's the Difference

Do you know how to tell the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Museum educator Jason breaks down exactly what differentiates these two species.
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Can Animals Use Medicine?

Did you know that humans aren’t the only animals who use medicine to feel better? In this video, Alex Dainis explains how animals ranging from chimps and elephants to bees and lizards have been observed self-medicating in some way.
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Elusive Monk Seal Tracked Using eDNA

Join us on a journey to track the monk seal, one of the most elusive endangered animals. In this video, Alex Dainis explains how scientists use Environmental DNA, or eDNA, which is DNA animals shed throughout their environment in the form of hair, skin...
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Onions Under a Microscope

Did you know that onion cells contain more DNA per cell than humans? Alex Dainis dives into the fascinating world of onion genetics using her microscope! I
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Bugs 4-D

Join the amazing giant Asian mantis, stunning swallowtail butterfly, and more as they hatch and grow in this unforgettable 4-D Experience®!