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Institute Hosts Food Drive to Support Philly’s Old Pine Community Center

Non-perishable items can be dropped off in our lobby now through December 19.

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THE DISAPPEARING SPOON PODCAST

Cringe TV to the Rescue

In the 1970s, a cheesy American medical drama helped make the case for paramedics.

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EVENTS

Dinner with King Tut

Join author Sam Kean as we dine with King Tut in an archaeological experience like no other.

Thursday, December 11
6pm-7pm | Lecture
7pm-8pm | Reception

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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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Applications Open for 2026–2027 Beckman Center Fellowships

Researchers can apply by January 15, 2026, for various long- and short-term programs, including two-year curatorial fellowships. Travel grants are also available on a rolling basis.

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EXHIBITIONS

Reaction: Artists Transform the Sample Book
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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Madame Microwave
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EVENTS

First Friday: Cocoa for Chemistry
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SCIENTIFIC BIOGRAPHIES

Julius Richard Petri
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A Stain Worth a Thousand Words

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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