Environmental Science

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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.
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Concrete: The Climate Culprit You Didn't Know About

Did you know that cement produces 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions? Maynard Okereke explains how Sublime Systems is working to change the way we build with green cement!
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Cow Burps & Seaweed: Climate Solution?

How can seaweed help cut the emissions from cattle burps? Scientists have found that by feeding cows red seaweed they can cut down on their methane production by 40%.
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Saturday, December 7 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Careers of Tomorrow: Green Jobs Showcase

Take part in our special showcase featuring a job fair, mentorship opportunities, opportunities to build connections and networks, panels, talks, activities, and more throughout the Museum.
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Rock vs. Mineral: Know the Difference!

What’s the difference between a rock and a mineral? Maynard Okereke explains the key differentiating factors.
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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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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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Climate Solutions: Sponge Cities with Professor Kongjian Yu

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kongjian Yu, PhD, renowned landscape architect and professor, College of Architecture and Landscape of Peking University, and Chris Osgood, director of the Office of Climate Resilience, City of Boston...
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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.