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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Embark on a daring voyage into the depths of human imagination at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination. Featuring ancient mariners' maps, literature, works of art, and natural history specimens, this exhibit explores the allure of serpents, krakens, and other monsters of the deep. Peer into […]
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Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking
Presents a compelling collaboration between curatorial and conservation experts to offer rare insights into the innovative techniques and recurring themes in the artist’s work.
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Emeralds is a new, intimate collection of stunning crystals, gemstones, and jewelry on display in the Earth & Planetary Sciences Gallery. Highly coveted by a wide variety of cultures, emeralds have played a significant role in shaping human history, helping to facilitate trade and even build empires. From rough stones to sophisticated jewelry, emeralds continue to captivate with […]
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Cochineal Red: Teen Saturdays Workshop
Join us at Harvard’s Peabody Museum to experience how the Maya use cochineal insects to create the color red. Designed for teens ages 13 to 18, this workshop explores the ingenuity of Maya culture, delving into the processes and significance of cochineal dye making. Participants will learn how the Maya extracted this bold red pigment […]
Find out moreScience Spotlights: Let There Be Light! How and Why Scientists Make Glow-in-the-Dark Animals
Speaker: Gabrielle Paniccia, Postdoctoral Fellow, Elya Lab Meet up-and-coming scientists and learn about questions at the forefront of research today in this series of short talks. Have you ever wondered why so many photos from scientific research feature glowing animals or cells? It turns out that the ability to make things glow is incredibly important […]
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