Life Science

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Tuesday, April 1 | 7:30 pm

ArtsEmerson presents The Point: Hot on Stage, Climate Justice, and the Future of Theater

Join us for an evening exploring the many ways the arts are crucial to a more just future for us all.
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You Might See 100x More Colors

Can you see millions more colors than the people around you—and not even realize it? Alex Dainis explains how a rare genetic trait called tetrachromacy could give you superhuman vision without you even knowing it.
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Did Our Brains Evolve From Reptiles?

Your brain is more ancient than you think—and part of it still acts like a reptile's. Daniel Levitin breaks down the evolutionary layers of the human brain.
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Thursday, March 27 | 7:30 pm

¡A Bailar!

Get ready for an evening at the intersection of movement and music within the Hispanic and Latinx community!
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Wednesday, March 26 | 7:00 pm

Gamechangers: Innovations and Advances in Cancer Treatment

Through presentation and conversation, hear from an esteemed panel of doctors, researchers, and gamechangers who are reshaping the future of cancer treatment.
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Can You Trust What You Hear? Test Yourself with This Sound Illusion

Your eyes can actually trick your ears. 👀👂In this video, Alex Dainis demonstrates a powerful audio illusion called the McGurk Effect — where what you see changes what you hear, even when the sound stays the same. She says the same word twice... or does...
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Tuesday, March 25 | 7:00 pm

Humanizing the Climate Crisis: Finding the Balance Between Data and Humanity

Explore human consciousness and cognitive thinking at the crossroads of technology, climate science, and our modern world through storytelling.
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Should Parents Choose Their Baby’s Traits?

Journalist Anna Sussman explores how some parents are also interested in traits like intelligence, height, and other characteristics.
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Can Memories Be Stored Outside the Brain?!

Can memories be stored outside of the brain? In this video, Insoo Hyun dives into new research that suggests body cells—not just brain cells—might be able to "remember" through a process scientists are calling cellular cognition.
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Snake "Swims" Like a Dune Sandworm

What Does This Snake Have in Common with Dune's Sandworms? Join Museum Keeper Jason as he introduces Kenny, the Kenyan sand boa! This small but fascinating snake is an ambush predator, perfectly adapted to life beneath the sand—just like the legendary...
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Thursday, March 20 | Doors at 6:30 pm, program at 7:00 pm

The PLUG presented by PureSpark and the Museum of Science

Navigate your mental health by connecting with the right resources in a special evening of dialogue and community.
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Is the "Celtic curse" real?

Is the "Celtic curse" real? 🍀 Alex Dainis unpacks hereditary hemochromatosis — a genetic mutation that makes the body absorb too much iron, causing joint pain, liver, and heart issues. But here’s the good news: early screening can stop it before symptoms...
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Dr. Fauci Reflects on COVID-19, 5 Years Later

On the 5th anniversary of COVID-19 lockdowns, Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on why they were necessary — and what he thinks we should reconsider now.
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Could CRISPR Cure Thousands of Diseases?

CRISPR technology is revolutionizing medicine! Feng Zhang, MIT professor of biological engineering, explains how scientists have identified nearly 5,000 diseases caused by genetic mutations—and how CRISPR offers a way to develop potential treatments.
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Flu Season is Breaking Records: What You Need to Know

This flu season is breaking records, with the CDC reporting over 33 million illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths-the highest surge in 15 years.