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EVENTS

First Friday: Cozy Chemistry

Indulge in some hot chocolate while you learn about the science behind keeping warm.

Friday, December 6 | 5pm-7pm

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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

From the Front Line to the Freezer Aisle

How World War II changed the way we eat.

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EXHIBITIONS

Sensational Science: A Century of Microbe Hunters

Our new outdoor exhibition explores the nearly 100-year-old book that influenced generations of scientists.

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FELLOWSHIPS

Applications for 2025–2026 Beckman Center Fellowships Now Open

Researchers can apply by January 15 for various long- and short-term programs, including a new $2,500 fellowship at the British Library.

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Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray

From liver loaf to chicken nuggets, frozen peas to instant mashed potatoes, our latest exhibition explores the surprising story behind the school lunch with a journey through the history of carbohydrates, vitamins, calories, and the food pyramid.

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THE DISAPPEARING SPOON PODCAST

Why Keep a Diary of a Toxic Snakebite?
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EXHIBITIONS

Consuming Women’s Healthcare
Portrait of Helia Bravo-Hollis, 2001.
SCIENTIFIC BIOGRAPHIES

Helia Bravo-Hollis
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Center for Oral History

Voices of Science
Roland Holub, Stanley Cohen, and Eugene Garfield
Collections Blog

Streaming Science History

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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