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EXHIBITIONS

Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray

This exhibition offers a novel historical perspective on efforts to feed children in U.S. schools.

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COLLECTIONS BLOG

Robert Boyle in Signature D

How to read a book when the pages are out of order.

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THE DISAPPEARING SPOON PODCAST

The Art of Counting Chromosomes

How did the simple act of counting human chromosomes become a saga that destroyed a friendship and started a battle over the cause of Down syndrome?

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EVENTS

Humans: A Monstrous History

Join award-winning historian and author Surekha Davies as she explores why humans make monsters and what monsters tell us about humanity.

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Lecture: 6pm | Reception: 7pm

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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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