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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Mule Power

Unpacking empires and diaspora in Mexico and the United States.

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FELLOWSHIPS

Applications for 2026–2027 Beckman Center Fellowships Now Open

Researchers can apply by January 15 for various long- and short-term programs, including two-year curatorial fellowships.

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EVENTS

The Elements of Marie Curie

Join author Dava Sobel for an exciting evening exploring how the glow of radium lit a path for women in science.

Wednesday, October 22 | 6pm–8pm

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EXHIBITIONS

Earthly Matters

Explore a unique collection of minerals that tells the story of human curiosity about the material world around us.

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History of Molecular Biology Collection

This renowned archive, which includes Rosalind Franklin’s own copy ofĀ Photo 51, documents the race to identify the structure of DNA. Other highlights include unique materials from such Nobel laureates as Aaron Klug, Max Perutz, Francis Crick, James Watson, Maurice Wilkins, and Linus Pauling.

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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