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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Starved for Purpose

The conscientious objectors who braved heatstroke, hepatitis, and hunger during
World War II.

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EXHIBITIONS

More Than Meets the Eye

This ExhibitLab explores social and material technologies that have shaped corneal transplantation.

Opens Friday, November 6

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DISTILLATIONS PODCAST

Making Things Explode

Who should have control of the fire?

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Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visits

Explore alchemical paintings and rare books in our new ‘Fire and Gold’ exhibition.

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New Research Challenges Misconceptions about Rosalind Franklin’s Famed ‘Photo 51’

Paper by the Institute’s Alistair Sponsel and King’s College London’s Brian Sutton uncovers the significance of her previously captured Photo 49.

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Ullyot Lecture and Award: Ben Feringa
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Applications for 2027–2028 Beckman Center Fellowships Now Open
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Between the Lines, Beyond the Bench
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SCIENTIFIC BIOGRAPHIES

Giambattista Della Porta
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History of Molecular Biology Collection
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