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… Introduction Though he described himself as a "mathematical ignoramus," Albert Einstein's thinking was so … throughout the globe. As he presented Einstein at Medal Day exercises, Dr. Frederick Palmer, Jr. of The Franklin … the nature of the cosmos. Einstein was a philosopher and a human rights activist as well as a scientist. During his …
… Park Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (weather permitting) September 3, 6, 9-10, 13, and September 16-17, 20 Explore the science of bubbles facilitated by TFI performers … sessions focus on social-emotional development and boost brain function, motor skills, and language through music, …
… Park Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (weather permitting) September 3, 6, 9-10, 13, and September 16-17, 20 Explore the science of bubbles facilitated by TFI performers … sessions focus on social-emotional development and boost brain function, motor skills, and language through music, …
… Park Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (weather permitting) September 3, 6, 9-10, 13, and September 16-17, 20 Explore the science of bubbles facilitated by TFI performers … sessions focus on social-emotional development and boost brain function, motor skills, and language through music, …
… Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we engage physically and digitally with the world around us. In fact, it plays a huge role in … the creation of targeted solutions meant to improve the human experience down to the personal level. Researchers …
… Maybe you watched the movie Rampage and had nightmares about animals turning … pretty accurate, albeit NSFW due to adult language) take on the hype vs. reality of CRISPR gene editing. Or, maybe you … use to edit the DNA of almost any living thing, including humans. It could potentially be used to cure disease, …
… born on May 27, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. We asked The Franklin Institute's Environmental Scientist, Rachel Valletta, to blog about Carson's legacy and the ongoing importance of her work. “She was not just a … to a living creature, who among us is not diminished as a human being? Her poignant and skillful writing was surpassed …
… to imagine a greater global stressor than a pandemic. In the US alone, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted stark inequalities and … smallpox. The smallpox virus wrought havoc throughout human history , killing a third of those it infected and … A Pandemic Hero of the Past …
… The Houses of Westeros may have captured our attention with their epic battle for the Iron Throne, but there’s another … light on how this competition between parasites affects human health and the spread of disease. In many parts of the …
… a special edition of Night Skies @ Home , where we explore the fascinating science of how space travel affects the human body in celebration of the upcoming opening of the …
… it seems hard to imagine that just seventy-five years ago, the act of photographing lightning strikes was an innovative, award-worthy achievement. The photographer who accomplished this amazing feat was … requests that Dr. Goodspeed be invited to his medal day exercises: "I should very much like to show my old friend D. …
… At latest count, over 100 wildfires are raging throughout the American west. In California, 2018 will go down as a … its largest fires everhaving burned simultaneously. Since the 1970s , wildfires in the western U.S. have become five … prove laborious. The response of precipitation patterns to human activities is notoriously challenging to discern, …
… in July 1969, three American astronauts accomplished what the entire world would experience as the most daring expedition ever attempted by humans, a round trip journey to the moon. As a 14-year old … 50 years ago mankind landed on the moon. What's next? …
… For humans, navigating the dating scene to find a mate is tricky … of males never find a mate. Dr. Maydianne Andrade at the University of Toronto Scarborough has studied these … Andrade warns , it’s tempting to judge animal behavior on human standards, but things are a lot more cut and dried in …
… Left: Perseverance spacecraft entering the Martian atmosphere. Right: Perseverance being lowered to the surface from 20m height. Images curtesy of NASA The … production from the Martian atmosphere in preparation for human explorers, and try to fly a helicopter in the thin …
… If you haven’t read the first blog post, “ Scientific Illustration: What is it? … take photographs, so why do we need illustration? Seeing the New & Unknown Not everything can be captured by … these subject. Helium Fusion (left) and Oxygen use in the Human Body (right), Illustrations by Kara Perilli …
… a popular topic in movies, sci-fi novels—and increasingly, the news. But what exactly is it? We talked with Rob … about “teaching” intelligence, innovations in AI, and the possibility for human-canine communication. TE Connectivity is a global …
… “The experiences, struggles, and achievements … Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Science and Education at The Franklin Institute. “During Black History Month and … the United States Army Medical Command. Found in the Brain Exhibit Go Live with our Scientists! Chief …
… As winter sets in and the temperature starts to drop here in Philadelphia, I fall back on my favorite strategies for coping with the cold: hot cocoa and my favorite warm coat. Out in … due to this buildup of “superheated” ice. What about us humans? Our DNA carries clues of genetic variation that may …
… Introduction "Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science." - Edwin Hubble In the early 1920s, … Queen's College, Oxford. While there, Hubble continued to exercise his athletic abilities, but did not apply himself …
… Portugal, and an inner-city second grader have in common? They all visit the Franklin Institute. In a normal year more than 800,000 … of epilepsy encounters a volunteer in the Your Brain exhibit who directs her to the most relevant exhibit … The Volunteers of The Franklin Institute …
… was a trailblazer of American telephony. He was awarded the Franklin Medal in 1916 for his involvement in the development of the telephone. Carty made early … as did the first wireless, transoceanic broadcast of the human voice. The John J. Carty presentation was made …
… physicist born in 1858, is best known for originating the quantum theory. The theory revolutionized humanity's understanding of atomic and subatomic processes. …
… Step into the Franklin Institute’s Now/Next exhibit and you’ll be immersed in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Explore facial … one which underscores the power AI can have in helping humanity solve some of its most pressing problems. Bathed … Why an AI exhibit is the perfect place for a sand table …
… Have you been hearing more about gene editing in the news lately and wondered what it is? On the face of it, it’s exactly what it sounds like – a … ethical questions about when and how it should be used in humans. Where do you see its promises and challenges? …