Environmental Science

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rat Infestation Is Getting Worse. Here's Why!

Aw, rats! Climate change could be making your city’s rat problem worse.
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1.2M-Year-Old Ice Core Reveals Climate Secrets!

What can a 1.2 million year-old ice core tell us about the history of Earth’s climate? In this video, we explore impacts of the recently extracted ice core that was buried under Antarctic ice.
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Reduce Urban Heat with Depaving

What is depaving? Cate Mingoya-LaFortune, the Chief Officer of Climate Resilience and Land Use at Groundwork USA, describes how this satisfying process of removing layers of asphalt can benefit the environment by reducing urban heat island effect and...
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123,000 Crabs a Year?! Sea Otters to the Rescue

How do sea otters help fight invasive species? In the early 2000s, sea otter populations in California’s Monterey Bay declined due to habitat loss.
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35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Cub Found

Have you ever wondered what a baby saber-toothed cat would look like? Researchers in Russia recently found a 35,000 year old saber-toothed cub in melting Siberian permafrost!
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Recycling Rare Earth Metals

Rare earth metals are essential for manufacturing our electronics, but is there a way to mine them without harming the environment? In this video, Maynard Okereke explains how Phoenix Tailings works to reduce waste from rare earth metal mining.
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How La Niña Impacts Weather Worldwide

What does La Niña mean for your weather forecast? NOAA is currently predicting a 57% chance of La Niña this winter.
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Eco-Friendly Glitter Hack!

How do you make eco-friendly glitter? In this video, Alex Dainis describes the process of making glitter at home that doesn’t hurt the environment.