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Did you know that some land and sea animals can sense the Earth’s magnetic field and use this sense for navigation? 🧭🌎 Check out this video that dives deep into the mysteries of : https://bit.ly/40tUlVw
This episode explores animals' ability to perceive magnetism or “magnetoreception." We know from behavioral evidence that many organisms, from bacteria, to l...
Today’s the day! 📽️
Join us at 10 a.m. for the premier of Ancient Caves, a journey to unlock the secrets to Earth’s climate. Directed by Jonathan Bird and narrated by Bryan Cranston. Head to the link to grab your tickets: https://bit.ly/40xYJ5V
You’re invited to the Public Opening Party for the new documentary film: ! 🧗 Join us this Saturday, March 25 and be one of the first to see the film plus get exclusive discounts and Fleet swag you can use on your next adventure! See you there Fleetsters 🎊 Learn more: https://bit.ly/40vxTLA
Get to know Science for Tots: a program that brings together the best of all education worlds. 📚🌟 Head to the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3lxUPLp
You still have time to spend Spring break at the Fleet! 🌸 Get sticky and ooz-tastic in Gooey Science, learn about reactions in Cool Chemistry or explore your creativity in LEGO Engineering. Camps are designed for students in grades 1–6.
Register today: https://bit.ly/380VStp
Our 50th Anniversary celebrations continue with a year full of exciting events. Head to the link to learn how you can get involved in all our birthday fun! ✨: https://bit.ly/3ZPmI07
Are you looking for an adventure this Spring break? Are you passionate about STEM education? Become a Spring Camps volunteer at the Fleet Science Center! 🧑🏫
Help us connect students to the wonders and power of science 💫: https://bit.ly/40eItqf
Join us on March 25 for the public opening of Ancient Caves! 🧗
Embark on a journey with a team of paleoclimatologists as they unlock the secrets of the Earth's climate in a seemingly unlikely place: caves. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZLSQC1
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
Put on your favorite green fit and join us for some lucky science fun. Explore our exhibits, catch a film in the dome and grab a refreshing drink at the Craveology Cafe! 🍻
See the faces of science’s vibrant future. 🌟 In we celebrate a community that values identity as a driver of insight and discovery. Get to know these STEMM professionals and the doors they’ve opened: https://bit.ly/3Dmtd0I 🌈
Enjoy a sensory-friendly experience in the exhibit galleries every third Saturday of the month. 💫 Head to the link for more info: https://bit.ly/3wqdDww
Happy Pi Day and Happy Birthday Albert Einstein! 🎉🥧🎂 We're celebrating 50 years of science at the Fleet Science Center and there's no better way to do it than with a slice of pi and a little relativity!
Missing the cold? Travel to the icy tundra of Antarctica! ❄️
Learn about the vital role Antarctica and its oceans play for the entire planet on the screen.
See showtimes and plan your visit: fleetscience.org/shows/antarctica
It’s baaaack. Join us at the Fleet for a special 50th anniversary edition of Two Scientists Walk Into A Bar! Chat with local scientists, grab a drink at Café Craveology and help us celebrate 50 years. 🍻
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3J9DwbB
🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! 🎉
On this day 50 years ago, the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center opened in Balboa Park. The is a countywide organization connecting with communities. 50 years later, we are closer than ever to our goal of realizing a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science. 💫 https://bit.ly/3ZPmI07
Join us March 12 for science clubs! Investigate the notorious and infinite decimal known as plus learn cool math tricks that seem like magic just in time for Pi day! 🥧
Designed for kids ages 10–14. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3n6bMcH
It’s our birthday and you’re invited! 🥳
🎉 Join us this Friday, March 10 for the kick-off to our 50th anniversary celebrations.
🎉 From March 10–14 enjoy 1973 admission pricing to the Fleet for just $2.50!
🎉 Plus more exciting events throughout the year. Click the link to learn more: fleetscience.org/events/50th-anniversary
NOW ON SALE: SUMMER CAMPS! 😎
Turn your curious kids into happy campers at the Fleet's summer camps where there’s hands-on STEM fun for all ages! Learn more and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3SPgNWy
🌋Volcanoes on Mars🌋: At 600 km wide and 21 km high, Olympus Mons is a volcano on Mars that may still be active, according to scientists. It is the largest known volcano in the Solar System and the tallest peak of any planet!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kznkIs
On Mars, Mount Olympus, or Olympus Mons, as it is known in Latin, is the Solar System's largest known volcano. It is a shield volcano. Rather than violently ...
It’s almost here! Join us tomorrow at Petco Park for Expo Day where you’ll have a full day of exciting STEAM fun. Catch us on the mainstage at 2:20 p.m. for an extra special live science show ⚛️: fleetscience.org/events/expo-day
Spring Break is just around the corner! What will the kids be doing? Joining Spring Camps at the Fleet of course! Each day of camp will incorporate important skills using science, technology, engineering, art and math. Register today ⚗️ fleetscience.org/events/spring-camps
Spark a love of science with your little one in Young Scientists! Enjoy hands-on activities in each of our four-week sessions followed by access to the exhibit galleries. Head to our site to learn more 💡: fleetscience.org/events/young-scientists
Get ready for Expo Day at Petco Park! 🧬
Celebrate the kick-off for the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering by visiting our booth and don’t miss our live science shows on the main stage.
It's fun, it's free and it's chock-full of science! ⚛️: fleetscience.org/events/expo-day
Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the March 1 planetarium show! Learn the ways stars change over the course of their lives and why 🌠: https://bit.ly/3IR6Kga
Back by popular demand, it’s Design Zone! Build a skatepark or develop a video game and see the endless ways math and science allow us to design our world 🌎: fleetscience.org/exhibitions/design-zone
During , we’re celebrating a different STEM innovator every week. Today we celebrate mathematician Gladys Mae West, Ph.D. She is known for her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, or as many of us would come to know it, GPS. Head to our site to read more about Gladys West and her impact in mathematics. 🗺️ https://bit.ly/3WSNF0U
Take a trip down memory lane and celebrate 50 years of science fun with us in ! Get transported through the decades and interact with your favorites from the classic Fleet collection. Flashback is open daily and included with admission. ✌️ Tap the link to plan your visit: fleetscience.org/exhibitions/flashback
It’s Wednesday! 👩🔬
When you visit the Fleet, you’re supporting programs like BE WiSE. BE WiSE events spark interest and build knowledge for female and female-identifying STEM students. Read the latest Fleet in the Community blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KeGTjE
Happy Presidents Day from the Fleet Science Center! 🚀
Today, we celebrate the leaders who have helped pave the way for scientific innovation. Click the link to see a video celebrating NASA’s legacy and some of the leaders who helped bring scientific curiosity to the USA: https://bit.ly/3YXWdoI
We will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How does a star change over the course of its life and why? Astronomers often talk about stars as if they are alive: they are “born” and they “die.” Join us March 1 for The Sky Tonight to learn all about stellar evolution. 🌟
Learn more: fleetscience.org/events/sky-tonight
Get ready for some serious fun at our Spring Science Camps! From Gooey Science to LEGO Engineering, we’ve got something for every young scientist. Join us from March 27–31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and let the learning (and curiosity) begin! 🧪 Tap the link to register: fleetscience.org/events/spring-camps
This week, in honor of we celebrate electric engineer and inventor Lewis Howard Latimer. He was known for inventing the carbon filament for the electric light bulb, an improvement on Thomas Edison’s original design. Head to our site to read more about Lewis Howard Latimer and his impact on engineering.💡 https://bit.ly/3WSNF0U
On the third Saturday of every month, Fleet visitors can enjoy a sensory-friendly experience in the exhibit galleries. Free admission for one guest and one accompanying visitor is included. Head to our site to learn more about our Accessibility Mornings and plan your visit 🌠: https://bit.ly/3YtgNha
Roses are red, science is cool here’s some punny valentines “synthesized” just for you 😍
Swipe for more! ❣️
🚂 All Aboard! 🚂
Go on a journey throughout North America and learn about the challenges and science of railroading in . Documentary films in the are available every day and included with admission. Click the link to grab your tickets! 🎟️: fleetscience.org/shows/train-time
Do you ever wonder where our moon comes from? Check out this video to learn about the origins of our closest friend in space 🌙: https://bit.ly/3IgXxOe
https://bit.ly/3IgXxOe
Three studies published this week provide new clues about how the Earth's moon was created and why both bodies have such similar chemical compositions. WSJ's...
Happy ! Through BE WiSE, San Diego County female and female-identifying students in grades 7–8 are invited to apply and connect with San Diego County STEM industries.
The deadline for BE WiSE applications is tomorrow February 12 at midnight. No extensions! Don’t miss out: https://bit.ly/3Xiz3IJ
It’s and this week we’re celebrating computer scientist and technologist Lisa Gelobter. She is most known for creating the iconic GIF animation, as well as some of the programs that make our internet experience what it is. Head to our site to read more about Lisa and her impact in tech! ✨💻 https://bit.ly/3HmOqcX
Explore a small world where big science happens in ! Dive into the nano world and discover “real”-world applications and implications. 🔎
Click the link to learn more and plan your visit: fleetscience.org/exhibitions/nano
Wondering who this week’s STEM innovator is? Here's a hint: Because of her, images on the web are much more . Let us know in the comments who you think it could be and check back here on Friday for the reveal. 👇👩💻
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Bigger really is better, especially when you’ve waited so long for #Marvel Studios #BlackPanther: #Wakanda Forever. See it in #IMAX and immerse yourself. Opens Friday, November 11. Showtimes and tickets: https://bit.ly/3SXcas3
David #Bowie was larger than life, so see #MoonageDaydream larger than life in #IMAX. You still have time to put the final touches on your costume for a chance to win prizes. But hurry! October 28–30, Heikoff #GiantDome Theater. It'll be Hunky Dory. https://bit.ly/3CEQ34E
The wait is over! Four years in the making, Black Panther: #WakandaForever hits screens November 11. And you fully experience it in #IMAX at the Heikoff #GiantDome. More info: https://www.fleetscience.org/shows/black-panther-wakanda-forever
Freak out in a Moonage Daydream next weekend—in IMAX for Bowie-Ween. Whether you come as Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, the Thin White Duke—or even the Goblin King, you’ll get a chance to win prizes. Showtimes and tickets: https://bit.ly/3CEQ34E #Moonage
There’s only one way to feel like you’re actually IN #NOPEMOVIE, and that's in #IMAX on the #GiantDome screen. Now playing at the Fleet! Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/3onLvYv.
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Discover a land of mystery in the planet’s most remote and extreme wilderness in #Antarctica, now playing at the Fleet Science Center! Join us for an Antarctic expedition exploring the driest, coldest and windiest place on Earth and meet the animals who survive and thrive there. Learn more and find showtimes to plan your visit online now at https://www.fleetscience.org/shows/antarctica.
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Antarctica tells the story of the coldest continent on Earth 🥶 and the animals that survive and thrive there. Let’s check out his favorite scenes from the film! Join us for the premiere of #Antarctica on Saturday, March 19, at the Fleet Science Center. We’re celebrating our new film with special promotions and giveaways at each screening of Antarctica. Members enjoy a sneak peek at the members-only screenings on Friday, March 18. Learn more: https://www.fleetscience.org/events/antarctica-pop
Discover Earth's most extreme wilderness in Antarctica, a new documentary film premiering at the Fleet Science Center on Saturday, March 19! Swim alongside playful seals, soar over mountain peaks and penguin colonies and witness the largest congregation of fin and humpback whales ever filmed. Learn more: https://www.fleetscience.org/shows/antarctica
Meet the spirit bear in Great Bear Rainforest, playing at the Fleet until March 18! Journey through #BritishColumbia and explore one of the planet’s most exquisite and secluded wildernesses before we say goodbye to this documentary. Check out showtimes online now and plan your visit: https://www.fleetscience.org/shows/great-bear-rainforest Don't worry—a new documentary film is on its way to the Giant Dome Screen! 🐧
We may have said goodbye to our exhibit Mechanics Alive!, but you can still make your own #automaton at home! Explore #engineering and art in this creative #Fleet2Go and make your own automaton that comes to life at the turn of a lever.
The winter sky boasts familiar constellations, such as Orion, and prominent stars, like Sirius. However, looking deeper into the sky, we can see beautiful star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Join us as we discover what the winter sky has to offer!
The countdown begins—goodbye 2021, hello 2022! Happy #NewYear, Fleetsters!
Today is the #WinterSolstice! 🌞 🌚 The winter solstice is a very specific moment occurring when the sun is at its southernmost point in our sky for the year. The day of the winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year in terms of sunlight, and marks the start of winter in the northern hemisphere. In #SanDiego the winter solstice happened today, December 21, at 7:59 a.m.
Part whimsical, part magical and fully mechanical—automata come to life at the push of a button or pull of a lever. Learn about these cranky contraptions in Mechanics Alive! and even make your own in Studio X. 📸 : 'Pegasus' by Keith Newstead
To our veterans near and far, thank you for your service and happy Veterans Day!
At the Fleet, every day is an opportunity to celebrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In fact, we apply STEM in our every day lives more than we might realize! Meet Fleetster Yanet and learn how she uses STEM for delicious science—making salsa. How you do you STEM? #NationalSTEMDay
Happy Halloween, Fleetsters!
Holy mole-y, it’s #MoleDay! We're not talking about burrowing mammals or spies—a mole is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. A mole is the amount of pure substance containing the same number of chemical units as there are atoms in exactly 12 grams of carbon. This number is expressed by the Avogadro constant and has a value of approximately 6.02×10^23, which is why we celebrate Mole Day at 6:02 on 10/23!
Have you ever wondered how garbage disposals work? Follow along as UCSD Physics teacher Eric Michelsen, Breaks It Down for us! Explore the main components of garbage disposals as we take one apart and explain how these machines can grind food and waste into small particles.
In the 1800s, an English scientist named John Henry Pepper popularized a technique to create spooky hologram illusions that looked like ghosts! Make your own illusion using the Pepper's ghost viewer with a few simple materials like cardboard, rubber bands and clear plastic.
It’s tea time! Did you know that tea is the second-most consumed drink in the world? The Fleet’s Youth Engagement Manager, Andia Pebdani, shares how she uses STEM to prepare, brew and serve the perfect cup of tea.
What do you do when you're stuck at home for a year with your kids and love science? You start making soap! That's how Britney Sarnoski created BÁSICA Handcrafted Soap. This San Diego native combines her love for science with a need for basic high-quality ingredients to create organic products. Let's take a look at her in-home lab, AKA her kitchen, to see how her wonderful handcrafted soaps come to life!
Can eggs get squished without cracking? It’s definitely possible! And with the help of air pressure, they can be pushed into a bottle without being touched.
Have you ever wonder what's inside a microwave oven? We were so curious, we asked physicist, electrical engineer and UCSD professor, Eric Michelsen, to Break It Down for us! Follow along as he guides you through the main components while he takes one apart.
With just a few simple materials, you can experiment with harnessing wind energy while learning how renewable resources are possible!
Tomatillos, onions, chiles and STEM: the ingredients for the perfect salsa verde! Meet Yanet, Community Engagement Manager at the Fleet, and hear about how she uses STEM in her everyday life, especially while making delicious salsa and trying new tasty recipes.
Watch as the colors blend like magic with this fun illusion! Sophia from the #BEWiSE program guides you through the steps to create your very own whirligig illusion out of materials you're likely to have at home.
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