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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Ed Pendray and the Science of Tomorrow

A PR manā€™s pitch for science.

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EXHIBITION OPENING

A Marvelous Night of Minerals: An ā€˜Earthly Mattersā€™ Opening Celebration

Join us for a ribbon cutting, curator’s talk, light refreshments, and more!

Wednesday, October 8 | 5pmā€“8pm

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COLLECTIONS BLOG

ā€˜Very Poor Materialā€™

Alchemical imagery in political cartoons.

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NEWS

History of Molecular Biology Collection Featured in ā€˜Science,ā€™ ā€˜Nautilus,ā€™ ā€˜C&ENā€™

Press coverage highlights the significance of the recently acquired archive that includes ‘Photo 51.’

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History of Molecular Biology Collection

This renowned archive, which includes Rosalind Franklinā€™s own copy ofĀ Photo 51, documents the race to identify the structure of DNA. Other highlights include unique materials from such Nobel laureates as Aaron Klug, Max Perutz, Francis Crick, James Watson, Maurice Wilkins, and Linus Pauling.

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SCIENTIFIC BIOGRAPHIES

Francis Crick, Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, and Maurice Wilkins
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EVENTS

First Friday: Start Talking Science
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EXHIBITIONS

Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray
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EXHIBITIONS

Reaction: Artists Transform the Sample Book
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DISTILLATIONS PODCAST

The CRISPR Babies

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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