Environmental Science

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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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Wednesday, October 23 | 9:00 – 10:00 am

A Conversation with Kongjian Yu

Discover how urban landscapes around the world face similar environmental challenges and explore innovative solutions that transcend borders with Professor Yu, pioneer of the “sponge city” concept.
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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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Saturday, October 19 | 1:15 – 4:00 pm

Champions for Environmental Justice

Help us celebrate the power of collective impact and the promise of environmental justice while charting a path forward for a sustainable future.
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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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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.
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Power a Light Bulb with Mud! DIY Science Battery

How do you make a battery out of dirt? In this video, Alex Dainis explains that a small container of dirt, a penny, a nail, and an alligator wire can be combined to make a rudimentary battery.
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10k People, Only 3 Bags of Trash - Zero Waste Festival

Where can 10,000 people produce three bags of trash? Sophie Shrand of Science with Sophie’s Electric Road Trip takes her to the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival.
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Brazil’s Wetlands on Fire: How Climate Change Intensifies Wildfires

Why are wildfires threatening the world’s largest tropical wetland? In this video, we dive into how the Pantanal, which spans Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, is experiencing a dramatic increase in wildfire intensity.
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The Biggest Supermoon of 2024: Hunter's Moon and King Tides

What is the significance of this year’s Hunter’s Moon? October’s full Moon is named the Hunter Moon because it represented a time when hunters would seek out deer and turkey ahead of winter.
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Meet the Axolotl: Aztec Myth Meets Biomedical Breakthrough

What amphibious species is named for the Aztec god of fire and lightning? Axolotls are known for their remarkable ability to regenerate parts of their body, from their limbs, tail, and gills to parts of their brain, heart, and spine.
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Hurricane Intensification: Why Warm Waters Matter

Why is Hurricane Milton such a dangerous storm? In this video, Dr. Daniel Gilford of Climate Central explains how climate change has caused the ocean surface temperature in the Gulf of Mexico to be 3 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than it would usually be.
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Coffee Crisis: How Climate Change Is Threatening Latin American Coffee Farmers

How does climate change impact your morning cup of coffee? Coffee requires specific conditions to grow, like those found in the “coffee belt” near the equator.