Environmental Science

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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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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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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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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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Youth Climate Summit | Reflections

On Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Museum of Science, Boston and the New England Aquarium co-hosted a Youth Climate Summit, convening high-school students for 1.5 days of behind-the-scenes climate science programming and action...
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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.