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Then, in the final seconds before the moon completely covers the Sun, there is a last bright flash, combined with an emerging view of the corona—the Sun’s upper atmosphere—encircling the moon. This ...

April 8th, 2024, 10:45 a.m. PDT - Live coverage of the eclipse from Junction, Texas. 2024 Eclipse Livestream | Telescope View from Junction, Texas with Sonification April 8th, 2024, 10 a.m. PDT - ...

If you want to stay hidden, you’d better stay still. Some animals blend in with their surroundings so well that they’re nearly impossible to see. Only when these animals move can you detect their ...

Reservations are open for field trips! Get a head start on your field trip planning. Whether you’re ready to jump in or need to plant a seed with your colleagues, we’re here to help you take the next ...

Common to all of the Exploratorium's six main galleries are interactive exhibits that reward your attention and give you much to think about. Indulge your curiosity and ask your own questions as you ...

Polarized light reveals stress patterns in clear plastic. When certain plastics are placed between two pieces of polarizing material, their stress patterns become dramatically visible in a brightly ...

A colored object may look different against different-colored backgrounds. In this investigation, you'll discover how colors seem to change when you place them against different-colored backgrounds.

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Alternative energy is blowing in the wind. Using skateboard bearings to reduce friction, build a wind turbine sturdy enough to lift a weight. Adjust your turbine’s blade design to investigate—and ...

Freezing water forms a spiky kaleidoscope of colorful crystals. Ordinarily, water freezes too slowly to be appreciated. Here, polarized light and an ultra cold slab let you watch water crystalize ...