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DISTILLATIONS PODCAST

Science, Interrupted

The story of the 1975 Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA.

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EVENTS

Functional Food and Drink: What’s for Lunch in the Global Cafeteria?

Our March JPS virtual talk features a panel discussion on what functional food means in the U.S. and other countries.

Thursday, March 13 | 1pm-2pm

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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

An Absolute Good?

Paul Berg, controversy, and the engineering of life.

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DIGITAL EXHIBITION

AstroTurf: A Surface of Contention

This digital exhibition explores the history of artificial grass playing surfaces and the controversies they sprout.

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We tell the stories behind the science.

The Science History Institute explores lesser-known and overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect.

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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