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Do Birds Have Accents? The Case of American Kestrels and Their Latinx Cultural Connection

Did you know that Kestrels have accents that can tell us where they were raised? Kestrels, like Clarence, are small birds of prey that are found across North and Central America.
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Pigeons Do Backflips? How Genetics Makes Them Flip!

Why do some pigeons somersault on the ground or in the air? In this video, Alex Dainis explains the genetics of roller pigeons.
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Enriching a Sloth’s Life: Target Training, Toys, and Scent Fun

How do you provide enrichment for sloths living under human care? Sash the sloth enjoys a variety of enriching activities every day.
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Flatworms Blur the Line Between Plant and Animal

Did you know there’s an animal that uses photosynthesis? In this video, Quinten, a microhobbyist, shows us the microscopic world of flatworms, creatures that can blur the line between plant and animal in surprising ways.
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Flowers Change Color with This Science Experiment

Did you know that science can turn your plain white flowers into a colorful bouquet? In this video, Alex Dainis demonstrates how capillary action can help us create multicolored flowers.
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Your Gut Can Taste Too? Sense of Taste Unveiled

Did you know that it’s not just the tongue that has a sense of taste? In this video, Insoo Hyun, Director of the Center for Life Sciences at the Museum of Science, describes how a recent study has shown that the gut also has a sense of taste that you’re...
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Why Do Sloths Hang Upside Down?

What amazing adaptations make sloths unique? In this video, Museum Educator Jason talks with Sash the sloth’s handler about these incredible creatures.
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Underwater National Park - Marine Sanctuary

Did you know that there’s an underwater national park? NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is an 842 square mile area 20 miles from Boston, Massachusetts.
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Octopuses - The Secret to Better Sunscreen

Do octopuses hold the secret to better sunscreen? In this video, Alex Dainis dives into the color-changing abilities of these amazing ocean creatures, and how this trait could teach us how to improve sunscreen.
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Music As Medicine: An Evening with Daniel J. Levitin

The famed neuroscientist, author, and composer highlights the critical role music has played in human biology, illuminating its curative powers and its profound benefits for those both young and old.
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Why Are Sloths So Slow?

Why do sloths move so slowly? Museum Educator Jason talks with Sash the sloth’s handler about how sloths’ slowness serves two purposes.
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How Handwriting Helps Learning

Do you usually take notes by handwriting, or by typing? In this video, Insoo Hyun, Director at the Center for Life Science at the Museum of Science, walks us through a recent study that shows the benefits of handwriting.
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Tomatoes’ Microscopic Structures

What does a tomato look like under a microscope? In this video, Quinten, a microhobbyist, shows us the amazing cell structures that make up this delicious food.
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Dogs Can Donate Blood Too!

Did you know your dog can be a blood donor? In this video, Insoo Hyun, Director of the Center for Life Sciences at the Museum of Science, explains how dogs sometimes need blood donations.
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Tarantulas Have Cat Traits? Surprising Similarities!

Did you know that tarantulas and cats share some surprising traits? Meet Fluffy, the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula, who uses her retractable claws and specialized hairs to grip smooth surfaces with ease—even scaling glass like a pro!