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… 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, …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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. …
… “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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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? … …
… Summary Aviation pioneer Orville Wright was recognized by The Franklin Institute in 1933 with a Franklin Medal for the "valuable investigations carried out by him and his … heavier than air machine which flew by its own power under human control." Wilbur Wright had died in 1912. Orville …
… On May 30, NASA and the commercial rocket company SpaceX will launch the first crewed mission to International Space Station … way up to ISS. Over the past nine years, without our own human-rated launch system, America has depended on our …
… As we marvel at the incredible athletes at the Winter Olympics, it’s always fascinating to look at the … point to explore how sports connect the science of the human body, laws of motion, and technical innovation and put …
… What’s the future of personal transportation? Well, you’ll likely be spending a lot less time behind the wheel, for one. The rise of self-driving cars means that … And completely autonomous vehicles—able to operate without human control—are rapidly becoming more of a reality. You’re …
… You’re not alone—alongside the uncertainty and worry of the past few weeks, the stress of confinement can feel … MRI scans show that this activity lights up the part of our brain that’s associated with empathy and love. If there were …
… Vital ! Paired with TFI’s all-new Body Odyssey exhibit and the iconic Giant Heart, opening weekend offers a comprehensive and unparalleled exploration of the human body—with a special focus on the heart! Special …
… solar eclipse draws a narrow path of lunar shadow across the South Pacific Ocean heading towards South America starting at 12:55pm Eastern time. The eclipse crosses Chile, then Argentina around 3:20pm and … is only visible within the 125-mile wide path. Since humans first took notice of what happens in the sky, solar …
… essential components of our world, for “without stories, humanity would disappear.” Tesla was not motivated by the idea of wealth building, but driven by an innate desire … explore, tinker, and push past perceived limitations of the mind -- the same desires that inspire the work of many …
… image from James Webb Space Telescope was released July 11. The Webb science and engineering team was recognized for extraordinary work but not much was said about the image itself, except that it shows some of the oldest light ever seen by humans. Let’s go further toward understanding what the image …
… If you’re looking to up your dose of lunar light, tomorrow's the night to get a full charge. The next full moon occurs August 30 at 9:36pm ET. More … objects of known size, like buildings or trees, makes our brain interpret the moon’s size as enormous. Notice how much …