Physics

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Floating Magnets and Superconductors

Why is this magnet floating? Museum Educator Emily explains what makes our magnet float, even though it’s not near another magnet.
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Using Ice to Boil Water: Science Experiment

Did you know that you can boil water using ice? In this video, Alex Dainis describes the science behind this unique trick! Water will boil at lower temperatures at higher altitudes, because the atmospheric pressure there is lower.
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Jack Antonoff Wonders What’s Beyond a Black Hole

What lies beyond a black hole? In this video, Jack Antonoff and MIT’s David Kaiser discuss a number of theories in the lastest Sing for Science podcast episode.
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Curveballs Spin 2,000 Times Per Minute in Order to Curve

What makes a curveball curve in baseball? Watch Museum Educator Jeannine explain how force and spin act on a ball as it moves through the air.
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Newton’s Cradle Explained

Do you know how Newton’s Cradle works? In this video, Museum Educator Eric demonstrates how momentum will always stay the same within a closed system.
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Magic Table Cloth Science Experiment

What happens when equilibrium is disrupted? Join us on a fascinating journey into the unseen world of forces shaping everyday objects.
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From Go-Kart to Rocket Car with Science!

Let’s transform this humble go-kart into a rocket car! Join us on a thrilling journey through the principles of physics as we explore the science behind propulsion.
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Physics Experiment: Bowling Ball to the Head

Would you trust physics? In this captivating demonstration, Museum Educator Eric puts his trust in the fundamental principles of physics to the test.
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Sunday, April 14 and Thursday, April 18

SYREN Modern Dance

Sunday, April 14, celebrate World Quantum Day as New York City-based SYREN Modern Dance performs excerpts from their quantum mechanics-inspired piece, Red and Blue, Bitter and Sweet, followed by a Q&A. Thursday, April 18, you can see parts of a new SYREN...
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Wednesday, March 27 | 7:00 pm

When Light Bends

In anticipation of the coming solar eclipse in April, this musical theater piece pushes us to question our place in the universe.
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Mathematica

Enjoy the wonder of mathematics and the beauty of post-modern design in this exhibit originally created by Charles and Ray Eames.
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Science in the Park

Run, jump, and use familiar objects to investigate the pushes and pulls of everyday life.
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The Light House

Reflect, light up, and cast a shadow to explore the science behind light and color in this illuminating exhibit experience.
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Cosmic Light

Discover how our home planet compares to our stellar neighbors, nearby galaxies, and more distant objects.
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Engineering Design Workshop, Powered by MathWorks

Design, build, and test solutions! Discover the many ways engineers approach problem solving in surprising areas of our everyday lives.