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Where experience drives the imagination. Just Imagine

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Join us for #AnimeBostonDay at the @museumofscienceboston on Sat, Dec. 1st! We will be having a cosplay contest, panel discussions, anime viewings, and more!

#anime #animeboston #museumofscience #science #cosplay #cosplaycontest #boston

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It took him ten years to finish the Mona Lisa's lips. But then again, he also designed the car and the helicopter at the same time... Da Vinci – The Genius is now open! www.mos.org/da-vinci

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Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci made all his notes in mirror writing, starting from the right and moving to the left? One theory is that he was trying to hide his ideas from the church, while another is that it was just easier for him as he was left handed. Da Vinci – The Genius is now open! www.mos.org/da-vinci

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Leonardo da Vinci saw a world centuries ahead of his time. See what da Vinci saw and explore the fundamental scientific and artistic principles he discovered in our new exhibit, Da Vinci – The Genius. Opens this Sunday, October 23! www.mos.org/da-vinci

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William and Charlotte Bloomberg Science Education Center

It was a wonderful day celebrating Mike Bloomberg and unveiling the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Science Education Center last week. Thank you to the many people who helped us begin this new chapter for the Museum! Photos © Studio Nouveau

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Behind the Scenes of Extreme Weather with Director Sean Casey

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/10/extreme-weather-imax-film-stormchasers-glacier-calving-wildfires/

Extreme Weather opens October 15 in the Mugar Omni Theater, right here at the Museum of Science. Learn more at mos.org

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Charles River Cyanobacteria Bloom

A cyanobacteria bloom has plagued the lower basin of the Charles River since August. These blooms are harmful to humans and wildlife alike, and this one is jeopardizing the health of the Charles River ecosystem. These result from stormwater runoff picking up phosphorous from sources like fertilizers, car exhaust, wastewater, some soaps and detergents, and more. The good news is that we can all help combat these blooms! The Charles River Watershed Association put together this informative list of 9 ways we can combat these blooms in the Charles River. http://bit.ly/keep-charles-clean

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We are so proud of our amazing exhibits team! This morning, they were awarded the Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award for extraordinary accomplishments in visitor experience at a large Museum for creating The Science Behind Pixar exhibit. Accepting the award at ASTC this morning is Museum President Yannis Miaoulis with members of the Museum team responsible for making The Science Behind Pixar: Alana Parkes, Becki Kipling, Michael Horvath, Christine Reich, Clara Cahill, and Grace Ignarri (from left to right). at Association of Science-Technology Centers

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The Pokemon are everywhere! Let us know which Pokemon you’re seeing around the Museum!

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After a journey of nearly 5 years across the Solar System, NASA's Juno probe arrives at Jupiter on Monday, the Fourth of July. The mission will study Jupiter's atmosphere and deep interior to try and understand how planets form. The orbital insertion is scheduled for 11:18 PM on Monday. This 35-minute rocket burn has to go just right, or Juno will zoom by Jupiter never to return. If you're up late on the Fourth, tune in to NASA's webcast after the fireworks are over and watch the mission controllers put a spacecraft into orbit at Jupiter for just the second time ever!

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/juno/main/index.html

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Ever seen a giant spider traipse around Boston? You will shortly. 

mos.org/ISawASpider for more on the tour, contest, and prizes.

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Our beautiful home from above! Summer is definitely here. 

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Summer is Here

We have a big summer underway. Not only do we have live frogs and spiders, but the spiders are going on a Summer Tour ‘16...and you’re invited.

See a giant inflatable spider traipsing around town? Snap a pic with it and tag it with #ISawASpider for a chance to win passes to see Spiders Alive!

Check mos.org/isawaspider for details, and keep an eye out for Spiders events around town!

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Thanks to REPTILAND for keeping a close eye on our hopping friends while they are here at the Museum! The frog keepers, Anna and Jake, shared their favorite frog species: the giant monkey frog and the smooth-sided toad. Their jobs as frog keepers involve checking in on the frogs while in Boston and making sure that their environments are comfortable.

See frog species from around the world in Frogs: A Chorus of Colors.

www.mos.org/frogs

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Full footage from Becoming Nicole in our Lectures and Special Programs series!

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We were extremely lucky to have the Maines family join us for Becoming Nicole, on Wednesday May 25. 

It was a special way to end our Winter/Spring Lectures and Special Programs season and we were extremely honored to welcome Nicole, Jonas and Dr. Spack as well as the local LGBTQ organizations who joined us for the program.

We are looking forward to the exciting programs coming up in our Fall season! 

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