Climate Change

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Sustainable Solutions Across the Country | Sophie’s Electric Road Trip

What has Sophie Shrand of Science with Sophie learned from her cross-country electric road trip? In this video, she states her three main takeaways.
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World’s Largest Coral Found!

What does it mean that scientists just discovered the biggest coral colony in the world? While conducting fieldwork in the Solomon Islands, a team of scientists discovered a coral colony that’s estimated to be 300 years old and can be seen from space!
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How Dumeril's Boas Vanish in Leafy Surroundings

Why are Dumeril’s boas patterned in black brown and tan? These snakes’ markings help them blend in with leaves, which allows them to hide on the forest floor from predators, as well as their prey.
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Monday, November 18 | Doors at 7:00 pm, program at 7:30 pm

Sustainable Brew: How the Alcohol Industry Impacts Climate Change

Meet some of the people who are revolutionizing the alcohol industry and making sustainability cool, one cup at a time.
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Cross-Breeding Apples for Rising Temperatures

How does climate change lead to the development of new apple varieties? In this video, Alex Dainis explains how the apple growing industry is cross-breeding new apples to be resistant to rising temperatures!
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Bug vs. Insect: What's the REAL Difference?

Do you know the difference between a bug and an insect? In this video, Maynard Okereke explains the key takeaways: bugs are a type of insect that are part of the order Hemiptera.
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Friday, November 8 | 7:00 pm

Climate Change is a Disability Issue

This evening of conversation will illuminate how to advance disability-inclusive climate practices for environmentalists of all ages and roles.
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Saturday, November 2

Power(s) of Water Day

Power(s) of Water is Raising Awareness Through Art. The Power(s) of Water festival aims to celebrate water as not only a resource, but also a life and creative force. The festival stops at the Museum for a day full of unique experiences.
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Future of Flood Control: How Sponge Cities Lead the Way

What is a sponge city? In this video, Professor Kongjian Yu of Peking University explains how this urban development concept works with water, rather than against it, to build more sustainable and flood-resistant cities.
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Plastic Bags or Squid? Whales Can’t Tell!

Why are plastics in the oceans dangerous for whales? In this informative video, Museum Educator Sloane explains how toothed whales like sperm whales rely on echolocation to find food in the deep, dark parts of the ocean.
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Moon's Role in Saving Animals from Extinction

Why do scientists want to send animal DNA to the Moon? Insoo Hyun, a bioethicist and Director of the Center for Life Sciences at the Museum of Science, explains how scientists would set up a BioRepository to hold biological and genetic samples on the Moon...
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Can Invasive Species Help Fight Climate Change?

How can an invasive species help combat climate change? In this video, Alex Dainis explains how native seagrass is beneficial to local ecosystems because it serves as a nursery for young fish, and because it can take carbon from the atmosphere and lock it...
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Friday, October 18 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm and Saturday, October 19 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Boston Youth Climate Summit 2024

Join us for an enriching two days of presentations and workshops highlighting environmental solutions, network and socialize with other dedicated students from Massachusetts, and more!
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DIY Biodegradable Seed Pots

How can household waste become sustainable pots for growing seedlings? In this video, Maynard Okereke shows how biodegradable household waste can be repurposed as eco-friendly nursery planters.
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Friday, October 18 | 6:00 pm

2024 Bradford Washburn Award Celebration: An Evening with Dr. Robert Bullard

Dr. Robert Bullard, the “father of environmental justice,” receives the Museum’s highest honor, which recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions to advancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of science.