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At this special edition of our science café we explore the myths, legends, and science behind some of our favorite mythical creatures.
A champion of scientific literacy, Parry was an inorganic chemist who devoted himself to education.
DuPont’s Caleb Funk and Chevron Phillips Chemical’s Max McDaniel will be honored by the Society of Chemical Industry and the Science History Institute as part of Innovation Day on September 9 in Philadelphia.
Two instruments evoke memories of being a child during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The Science History Institute and the Society of Chemical Industry America will present the 21st annual Innovation Day on September 9, 2024.
After a tenure dispute, engineer Valery Fabrikant murdered four colleagues. So why is he still allowed to publish scientific papers?
Adventure and tangled interests under the sea.
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Archaeologists Sarah Linn and Megan Kassabaum discuss an ongoing project to excavate and share hidden stories of the neighborhood from the 19th century to the present.
Everything you need to know about our scientific biographies, including how to contact us, cite a biography, pitch a scientist, write a biography, or republish a biography.
We are currently adding new profiles to the collection and revising its structure to show that science is a collaborative pursuit that connects individual lives to one another.
World famous 19th-century chemist Justus von Liebig quickly became infamous for his role in the killing of four starving infants.
From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.
This “drop-in” tour highlights the science of natural dyes and textiles, the technology behind synthetic clothing, and the impact of fashion on human health and the environment.
Unmasking how a museum exhibition is made.
This “drop-in” tour highlights the science of natural dyes and textiles, the technology behind synthetic clothing, and the impact of fashion on human health and the environment.
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
August 6, 2026
This 2026 Cain Conference will address the major issues involved in understanding how modern science has been created through a process of global cultural exchange.
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists presents a vibrant night filled with insightful textile topics.
Patient after patient died under the care of a single nurse. Why did so many statisticians think she was innocent?
An inconspicuous technology sparks revolution on the subcontinent.
Celebrate the color in your life at our second annual festival of science, history, exploration, and experimentation.
Explore the fascinating history of this natural textile through stunningly detailed watercolors illustrating each step in the ramie process.