Museum of Science
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Inspiring a lifelong love of science in everyone - in museums, classrooms and online. We believe in a world where science belongs to everyone.
Wait... are insects eavesdropping on plants? 🪴👀🦟 If your plants could send you a message, what would they say? On July 15, 2025, scientists confirmed that some insects can detect the ultrasonic sounds plants emit under stress—like during drought or damage. Though…
Could your AI twin save your life? 🧠💻 Researchers at @WeizmannScience created digital replicas from data of 13,000 individuals in an ongoing project designed to span 25 years. These "twins" estimate biological age, identify hidden health risks like prediabetes, and predict…
Which is a real berry: a banana or a strawberry? 🍓 🍌 Surprise—it’s the banana! Botanically, a true berry forms from a single flower ovary and has seeds inside its flesh—making bananas true berries. Strawberries form from multiple ovaries and have seeds on the outside, so they…
Farm tech just got futuristic 🌾🦾 In June 2025, researchers began using drones with advanced sensors to identify heat- and drought-resistant wheat. The approach improved accuracy in measuring plant water use by 28%, accelerating the development of climate-ready crops. Why it…
What happens when a galaxy doesn’t evolve for 7 billion years? 🔭🌌 Unlike most galaxies that collide, create stars, and transform over time, this newly discovered “fossil galaxy” has remained virtually untouched since the early universe. That cosmic stillness makes it an…
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Join the Museum for a celebration of Disability Pride Month on Saturday, July 26! We will be hosting disability inclusion activist Becky Jackson Curran, Northeastern Bioengineering professor Dr. Mona Minkara, Harvard Medical School Professor of Medicine Dr. Lisa Iezzoni and more…
Why does this gecko drop its own tail to survive? 🦎 Meet Knox, a leopard gecko with one of nature’s strangest defense moves. When danger strikes, he sheds his tail. But it doesn’t just fall off, it keeps wiggling for up to 30 minutes to confuse predators. The best part? He can…
🧠 It’s World Brain Day! 🧠 Today, lets talk Neuroplasticity. Your brain isn’t fixed — it’s constantly changing. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout your life. It’s how you learn new skills, form memories,…