Museum of Science, Boston

01/05/2024

Have you ever struggled to open stubborn jar lids?

Maynard Okereke () breaks down the science behind hard to twist jar lids and the best hacks to use to open them!

01/01/2024

Look up at the night sky and welcome in 2024! Your January Sky Chart is here.

In the Northern Hemisphere:
☄️ The Quadrantids Meteor Shower peaks Jan. 3rd & 4th.

In the Southern Hemisphere:
🪐 Mars and Mercury approach and pass each other between Jan. 20th and 30th.

In both hemispheres:
🐺 The Wolf Moon rises on Jan. 25th.
☀️ Saturn sets in the early evening and Mercury and Venus rise ahead of the Sun at dawn.

12/31/2023

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's December photo drops were one for the books! Whether it’s the galactic gathering collaboration with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope or the Uranus’ rings and moons it’s been a great month for space discoveries!

12/31/2023

2023 was a year filled with meteor showers, astronauts, pencil accelerators, science hacks, genes in action, game developers, animals, guest scientists and more! We can’t wait for all the science we’ll be doing in 2024!

12/31/2023

Until midnight tonight, your gift can go FIVE TIMES AS FAR to support the Museum and provide the world-class exhibits, programs, and events that keep us a New England icon of science and learning. Donate now, and receive a limited-edition Science for All sticker! https://donate.mos.org/give/544635/ #!/donation/checkout?utm_source=EOY&utm_medium=cpc&c_src=24EOY-Social&c_src2=Post2

Our Final Fundraising Drive of 2023 is active NOW. That means until the end of the year, the impact of every dollar you give will go twice as far. https://donate.mos.org/ye2023

12/30/2023

We’re running our Final Fundraising Drive of 2023. That means right now, your gift will be matched to go 2X as far. Donate now! BONUS: you’ll get a Museum of Science sticker with your gift!

https://donate.mos.org/give/544635/ #!/donation/checkout?utm_source=EOY&utm_medium=cpc&c_src=24EOY-Social&c_src2=Post1

Our Final Fundraising Drive of 2023 is active NOW. That means until the end of the year, the impact of every dollar you give will go twice as far. https://donate.mos.org/ye2023

12/29/2023

Did you know that Earth got hit by one of the most energetic particles ever detected by human technology?

A single cosmic ray, dubbed the Amaterasu Particle, hit Earth with an unprecedented energy level of 224 exa-electron volts. This mysterious particle, named after the Japanese Sun Goddess, has baffled scientists about its origin, with theories ranging from bent paths to exotic unknown physics.

12/26/2023

Getting tested before you show symptoms may save your life.

Dr. J. Craig Venter (J. Craig Venter Institute) shares his own story about pre-symptomatic testing and the crucial role it played in his health journey.

12/25/2023

Meet the Christmas Tree Worm! These shy organisms live in one place for most of their lives, and poke out tufted crowns resembling coniferous trees in order to feed. When threatened by potential predators, they quickly retract into their burrows.

Credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

12/23/2023

Please note! Tomorrow (12/24) we will be closing at 2:00 pm, and we will be closed all day on Monday (12/25) in observance of the Christmas holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, December 26th.

12/20/2023

Seven million light years away, in the constellation Virgo, lays galaxy UGC 8091. In this new picture from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, the irregular galaxy resembles a snow globe filled with stars.

12/18/2023

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's new image captured icy Uranus!

JWST was able to capture Uranus’ inner and outer rings including the Zeta ring and many of the planets moons!

12/16/2023

Did you know Ada Lovelace, daughter of poet Lord Byron wrote the first algorithm?

Megan Smith, former Chief Technology Officer of the United States and CEO and Founder of Shift7 discusses Ada Lovelace’s wish to “bequeath to the generations a calculus of the nervous system.”

12/12/2023

Has the ability to read impacted you or someone close to you? We've partnered with The Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University to launch “Unlocking Literacy," a year-long journey of discovery, change, and impact. Using an open-source AI-based tool, we identify, rank, and prioritize among hundreds of possible root causes of low literacy based on a scan of thousands of online sources and generate problem statements. These problem statements are then served up in an online survey. Participate here: http://unlockingliteracy.ai/

12/11/2023

Shopping for a curious mind? For that person on your list who loves to learn, give a year of free access to the Museum of Science Exhibit Halls. With a gift membership to the Museum of Science they’ll get to meet science experts, learn through hands-on activities, and join us on our 2024 science journey. https://www.mos.org/gift-membership?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social+organic&utm_campaign=gift_membership&utm_id=MEM_gift2023

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12/11/2023

Calling all educators! EiE & YES is pleased to present these monthly webinars as part of an ongoing series to support and connect educators with the best at-home, in-class, and virtual STEM learning opportunities.

Join us for our first webinar in the series on December 14th: Equity-Oriented Engineering: Discover a model for equity-oriented engineering principles and pedagogies that nurture students’ engineering identities.

Register today to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/EiEeventbrite
Sharing is caring -- invite your friends and colleagues who you think may benefit from this webinar.

12/11/2023

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's new image shows an exploding star!

Cas A is one of the most studied supernovas, but this new image reveals new details of the material shell colliding with the star’s ejected gas before the explosion.

12/08/2023

Join us for Computer Science Education Weekend on December 9th & 10th! Learn more about creative and innovative applications of Computer Science from community experts from Minecraft, AWS and Boston Dynamics! https://www.mos.org/public-events/CSEd-2023

12/04/2023

Ever wondered how biopreservation technology could reshape organ transplantation? Join Professor Susan M. Wolf from University of Minnesota Medical School and bioethicst Insoo Hyun on December 18th for a captivating discussion on the game-changing advancements that may disrupt the current organ allocation system. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/research-ethics-consortia-biotechnology-and-society-tickets-687236672387?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/01/2023

Hey future scientists, innovators, and game-changers! 🌟

We're thrilled to host the NSBE Boston Professionals - National Society of Black Engineers College Essay Writing Workshop in partnership with The Story Strategist this Sunday, December 3rd! 📝 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa-bXAJPuJw094smOhtF_Sv1r9frn8COvGlIALD7n4lKpXGw/viewform

Geared towards college-bound students, the focus of this workshop would be on how to approach the college essay if you don't feel like writing is your strong suit, tips for developing creative voice, and conveying a holistic identity outside of STEM. This workshop will be held Sunday, December 3rd f...

12/01/2023

Grab your hot cocoa and look up ☕ your December sky chart for the northern hemisphere is here ❄️ 💫

☄️ Geminids meteor shower peaks on Dec 13
🌕 Last full Moon of the year on Dec 26
👑Saturn & Jupiter still rule the evening sky

11/30/2023

Challenge your friends with these two chair tricks! 🪑

Alex Dainis explains the fascinating science behind keeping someone stuck in a chair with just two fingers and the surprising foot-size factor in lifting a chair against the wall.

11/30/2023

An international team of scientists working with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have imaged planetary discs from the Lobster Nebula (NGC 6357)! The initial results from the eXtreme UV Environments (XUE) project suggest the presence of water and other molecules in a protoplanetary disc called XUE 1, which hosts the conditions to form rocky planets like Earth.

Credit: ESO/L. Calçada

11/30/2023

Take a look at some of this month’s images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope! From the furthest black holes in the Pandora Cluster to stellar nurseries in the heart of the Milky Way, the JWST continues to unfold the mysteries of our galaxy. Which image was your favorite? 🔭

Credits: NASA/CXC/SAO/ESA/CSA/STScI

11/29/2023

How does the solar maximum affect us here on Earth?

The Sun's recent accelerated activity has caught scientists off guard, but it may result in stunning auroras across the sky!

11/29/2023

Time is running out to make your Giving Tuesday gift and have your impact MATCHED to support the Museum. You’ll receive a complimentary pair of exhibit hall tickets with your +$100 gift. Give now! https://donate.mos.org/give/537150/ #!/donation/checkout

11/28/2023

New image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just dropped!

This image shows off Herbig Haro object 797, a newborn star in the constellation Persus. Herbig-Haro objects are luminous regions surrounding protostars (newborn stars) and are formed when stellar winds or jets of gas from these stars form shockwaves when they collide with nearby gas and dust.

Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, T. Ray (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies)

11/28/2023

Could you witness the comeback of a spectacular meteor shower?

Astronomers predict that between December 4-6, the Andromedid Meteor Shower may fill the sky with up to 200 meteors per hour. This would be a major return after 150 years!