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Monday, June 2 | 7:00 pm

Space to Sea: Discovering The Gulf of Maine’s Ocean Wilderness

Join us for the premiere of Space to Sea in the Mugar Omni Theater. This short film by conservation photographer Keith Ellenbogen showcases New England's vibrant marine life and reveals the beauty of this vital ecosystem.
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May 5, 2025

Can Birds Have Road Rage?

Tiny yellow warblers are changing their songs in response to nearby roads and growing tourism. Researchers have discovered that these birds sing louder, faster, and more repetitively near traffic — a behavior scientists call vocal plasticity.
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Joe Rowell in front of trees reaching up to the sky
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May 2, 2025

How Boston Is Building a Green Workforce

Joe Rowell, Senior Manager for Recruitment and Policy for PowerCorps Boston (a City of Boston program), explains how young people can get paid to train for green jobs. This 10-month workforce development program gives Boston residents the tools to launch...
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Drew Rollert in front of a harbor side view of Boston
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May 2, 2025

From Software to Saving the Planet — Drew Rollert’s Climate Journey

Drew Rollert, founder of Wada Hoppah, shares his personal journey from the software industry to launching a climate tech startup in marine transportation. His message: everyone can play a role in solving climate change by finding purpose in their work and...
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A salamander on a roadway with the white text "Why did the salamander cross the road?"
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May 1, 2025

Saving Salamanders on the Big Night

Why did the salamander cross the road? In this video Keeper Jason introduces Stevie, a spotted salamander on a special journey during the "Big Night" — the first warm, rainy night in early spring.
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Apr 30, 2025

Electric Ferries Could Cut Boston’s Traffic — Drew Rollert Explains How

Drew Rollert, founder of Wada Hoppah, shares how Boston is transitioning from diesel-powered ferries to electric, carbon fiber boats. These vessels could move up to 640 people daily, helping cut emissions and traffic congestion while revolutionizing how...
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Yve Torrie in front of a black curtain with green lights
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Apr 30, 2025

Inside the Bold Plan to Cut Boston’s Building Emissions by 40%

Yve Torrie, Director of Climate, Energy, and Resilience at A Better City, shares how Boston’s real estate, healthcare, higher ed, and nonprofit sectors are coming together to decarbonize the built environment.
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Saturday, April 26 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Rise Up Boston: A Climate Event 2025

Join us for an action-packed day full of hands-on activities, live presentations, and the chance to meet people who are making a real difference. Rise Up Boston for climate change at the Museum of Science!
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Apr 26, 2025

From 300 to 2000 Turtles: The Head Start Success Story

The Northern Red-Bellied Cooters is an endangered turtle species native to North America. Thanks to a program called Headstart, they received warm water, unlimited food, and expert care — allowing them to grow three times faster than they would in the...
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Educator Sloane in front of a high tide
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Apr 22, 2025

What REALLY Happens When King Tides Hit Your Coast?

🌊 King tides are more than just big waves — they’re a glimpse into our future. On April 27, some coastal areas may flood due to extreme tides amplified by the moon's gravitational pull.
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Maynard Okereke in front of solar panels
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Apr 11, 2025

Green and Clean Energy Aren’t the Same

Wait — did you know renewable, green, and clean energy aren’t the same thing? Maynard Okereke breaks down the real differences between these commonly confused energy terms.
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Mar 30, 2025

This Is Why Heat Rises (Air Fryer Science!)

Ever wonder why hot water rises and cold water sinks? In this quick and colorful science demo, Museum Educator Sloane shows how temperature affects the density of water — and how this invisible force, called convection, drives the movement of fluids all...
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Mar 29, 2025

Why are 30K Bees Wearing QR Codes?

Why are honeybees flying around with QR codes? In this fascinating study, researchers at Penn State University attached tiny QR codes to over 30,000 bees to track their behavior across six hives — 24/7 — throughout spring and summer. Using a specialized...
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Maynard Okereke with a red circle showing homemade bioplastic shapes.
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Mar 28, 2025

Turn Milk Into Plastic?! Try This Fun Eco Experiment

Maynard Okereke walks you through a fun, science-based DIY to create bioplastic using simple ingredients like milk, vinegar, and baking soda. This eco-friendly hack shows how bioplastics could help reduce plastic waste and dependence on petroleum.
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Wednesday, March 19 | 7:00 pm

Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change: The Keys to Our Resilient Future

Check out the first in a new seasonal speaker series highlighting the work Indigenous communities are doing to combat climate change across the United States.

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