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See Cara Black on tour to promote "Murder in the Palais Royal (Aimee Leduc Investigations, No. 10)"
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is sponsoring its first Water Conservation Poster Contest. The 2009 contest's theme, 'Why Water Conservation Matters!,' offers young people the opportuni
This exhibit area focuses on the technologies used to study and monitor movement of the Earth's crust, with particular emphasis on Bay Area earthquakes. Use real seismographic equipment such as c
The 'Permanent Collection' of the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles is comprised of over 550 textiles, including historic and contemporary quilts, contemporary woven textile art forms a
This immersive environment takes you to a planetary base that could be on the Moon or Mars, two possible workplaces of the future. Here, the ?hows' and ?whys' of recent, current, and future
We create robots to handle many jobs that are impossible, too repetitive, or too dangerous for people to do. Someday robots may mine helium 3 on the Moon or operate a space station. Robots that weld,
Experience the "how" of machines that keep you alive and explore technologies which enhance human performance. Ponder the debate about the applications and ethics in biotechnology.
See the beauty of the nightscape spread across the globe. Observe Earth like you've never seen it before. This exhibit space allows you to observe complex and detailed scientific information in a
The exhibit 'Chips at Home' emphasizes the pervasiveness of the tiny microchip in virtually every part of our daily lives, from automobiles to appliances. Regular guided programs in the Clea
software help us model virtual, 3-D objects and real-time phenomena. We can now create and manipulate virtual objects and realms as if they were real, and test them under different conditions by mimic
In 'Green By Design' you will experience the design of renewable resources, explore how to incorporate innovative energy conservation technologies into your life, and appreciate how these te
Explore new advances in the field of genetics. Play the role of genetic counselor, scientist or policymaker. Insert real DNA into bacteria to learn how medicines like insulin are made. Listen as patie
This area introduces visitors to the Innovation gallery. The focus here is on this future-oriented, inventive place where technology and people from around the world combine to create the innovations
Images of Earth from space have become a key tool of science. Explore real scientific images on graphics and multimedia programs and discover how they were created. Build a satellite, learn how satell
Our exploration has reached far beyond where we can travel physically. With the Hubble Space Telescope and other instruments used to study deep space, we can study and understand places we'll lik
A surprising amount of research about to life on Earth and our future in space takes place in space. In this hi-tech space environment - space station components, overhead struts and floating astronau
Cultivate your inner inventor at 'IDEA House.' 'IDEA House' is a highly interactive program space offering a range of activities that encourages idea generation and innovation in y
The experiences in Deep Frontier explain the crucial role technology plays in helping us understand the oceans, which cover about 70% of the planet. Exhibits focus on technologies for manned underwate
The Internet touches every facet of your life. This new exhibition will inspire you to use the Internet in new ways. Try your strength in a virtual Arm Wrestle against museum visitors in New York or A
Engineers combine creativity and logic on microchips. Whether it's in a car, cell phone, video game, or thermostat, every microchip has a unique design based on its function. Even a simple task,
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