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COLLECTIONS BLOG

It’s Written in the (Word)Stars

Recovering a scientist’s journal entries from obsolete digital files.

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EXHIBITION OPENING

A Marvelous Night of Minerals: An ā€˜Earthly Matters’ Opening Celebration

Join us for a ribbon cutting, curator’s talk, light refreshments, and more!

Wednesday, October 8 | 5pm–8pm

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DISTILLATIONS PODCAST

Gene Therapy’s Families

For some patients with rare genetic diseases, gene therapy is their only hope.

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FIRST FRIDAY

First Friday: Books, Meet Their Makers!

Our September First Friday explores the intersection between art and science with a display of artists’ books created by the Guild of Book Workers.

Friday, September 5 | 5pm–7pm

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We tell the stories behind the science.

The Science History Institute explores lesser-known and overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. We dive deep into the history of scientific successesĀ andĀ failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect.

Collect. Preserve. Interpret. Share.

Through research, storytelling, public programming, and educational outreach, we reveal how science is embedded in our daily lives.

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