Life Science

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Are Saunas Good for You? The Surprising Health Benefits!

Alex Dainis explains how sitting in a sauna can raise your heart rate, lower blood pressure, and even mimic some effects of exercise. Scientists are studying how heat exposure impacts cardiovascular health, arterial stiffness, and blood lipids.
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Thursday, February 27 | 7:30 pm

Being Human: An Evening of Storytelling and Readings presented by Emerson College

Explore a night of storytelling like no other, as humanity takes center stage and together we explore who we are and what connects us.
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Can Bacteria Survive in Space? NASA Researching!

Could bacteria be thriving in space? Astronauts recently took an unprecedented step—swabbing the outside of the International Space Station to see if microbes can survive in the extreme conditions of space.
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Dr. Fauci on COVID, the Next Global Threat, and Scientific Integrity

Are we on the brink of another pandemic? The Museum's Insoo Hyun and co-host Vardit Ravitsky of The Hastings Center sit down with Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Dr. Fauci on Why George W. Bush Stands Out

What was it like working with seven US presidents? Dr. Anthony Fauci shares his surprising experience with George W. Bush.
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Planimal? Scientists Create Plant-Animal Cell Hybrid

What happens when science blurs the line between plants and animals? Meet 'planimals'—lab-created hybrid cells that combine hamster cells with chloroplasts for photosynthesis!
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Thursday, February 20 | 7:30 pm

Generative AI and the New Dawn of Life Sciences and Healthcare

Explore the transformative potential of generative AI in the healthcare and life sciences sector and learn about key areas where it can bring about significant improvements.
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Why Cold Water Shocks You—But Not Marine Mammals

Cold water hits different—and there’s a scientific reason why! Maynard Okereke explains how marine mammals like whales and seals have incredible adaptations that allow them to thrive in freezing waters.
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The Secret to Better Workouts? Science Says This

Want to make the most of your workout? Science reveals a hack: group workouts.
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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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Chronostasis: Your Brain’s Time Glitch

Do you have the power to stop time with your brain? Not really, but Alex Dainis explains how your brain can make the second hand on a clock appear to freeze when you look away from it quickly.
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Animals Celebrate Museum of Science's 195th B-Day!

How are our animal ambassadors celebrating the Museum of Science’s 195th birthday? They’re enjoying birthday-themed enrichment treats!
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Can CRISPR Cure Blindness?

Can CRISPR be used to treat blindness? In this video, Alex Dainis discusses how scientists have found that gene editing can improve vision in people with a form of inherited retinal degenerations.
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Red Dye No. 3 Cancer Risk? FDA’s New Ban

What food dye was recently banned in the United States? Insoo Hyun, Director for the Center of Life Sciences at the Museum of Science, explains that starting in 2027, food manufacturers in the US will need to remove Red Dye No. 3 from their products.

Being Human Kahoots

Whether it is how our bodies work here on Earth or up in space, why our hair changes or why we sweat or even the people who help us learn more about being humans, join us as we learn how are we all connected.