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… analysis of recent clinical trials of cancer drugs from the Food and Drug Administration. The report from ProPublica and StatNews showed a sobering, … construct throughout history, while Tishkoff’s research on human evolution has shown that African populations have …
… in astronomy; his life's work included solar research and the construction of world famous observatories. Hale believed in the importance of sharing scientific discovery, and his work … the photographic detector of the spectroheliograph with the human eye. Now, direct visual examination of the Sun's …
… “Welcome to the Tech Studio!” I exclaim to a group of elementary school students and their chaperones as they enter through the glass-walled … roam the area. Miniature monuments sit next to a DNA helix, human and animal skull replicas reside next to tiny toy … A Look Inside the Tech Studio …
… reconstructing and repairing mechanical devices. At the age of 16, he found work and learning opportunities at the Michigan Car Company Works. In 1907, Henry Ford vowed to … injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement”. Union Relations Ford's strong opinions …
… survey 10 previously unmapped and unexplored seamounts in the far north of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument off of … The seamounts we set out to survey have never been seen by human eyes before, but now after 11 successful ROV (Remote … Reflecting on E/V Nautilus: Alix Returns to The Franklin Institute …
… Ingenious , Susannah Carroll and Trace Dominguez look at the history of many inventions that have changed our world – including the telephone. Most people know Alexander Graham Bell as the … and his careful study of how sound is transmitted via the human voice that led Bell to the invention of the telephone. …
… Introduction In 1916, the world awaited the technology that would enable instant voice-to-voice … for "discovery or original research, adding to the sum of human knowledge, irrespective of commercial value; leading …
… as lab partners, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain were the perfect complements to one another. They met in Princeton, New Jersey, and worked together … transistors to carry and amplify complex sounds like a human voice or an orchestra recording. Holes in the …
… For those of you that visit the Franklin Institute on a regular basis, I am one of the many Volunteer Science Presenters that you will meet and … over 17,000 teams of specially trained dogs and their human companions. For the past 2 years I have had the …
… SCIENCE Our new Women in Science series features women on the front lines of science doing exciting work in genetics, … Pérez-Rodríguez is exploring microbial metabolisms at hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor. Who: Ileana … in the STEM fields belong to a narrowed fraction of the human population. What’s something interesting that people …
… your friend Brian in a photo. It’s how iPhoto groups all the pictures of your Aunt Linda together. And it’s how law enforcement looks for suspects in a … and Disney use the software to capture the intricacies of human expressions, such as the way your nose crinkles when …
… Greetings Astro-enthusiasts! The International Astronomical Union (IAU) invites you to … around nearby stars. Some are small and rocky, like the Earth, while others are gas giants like Jupiter. It is now understood that … Global Initiative Reminds Us We Are All Together Under One Sky …
… Introduction Little information is publicly known about Catherine L. Gibbon and her achievements. The legacy of her invention remains intact because of the 1892 case file compiled by The Franklin Institute's … Case Files: Catherine L. Gibbon …
… Introduction Who was Elmer Ambrose Sperry? What was the Gyroscopic Compass? How did the Sperry Electric Company begin? What is the legacy of Sperry, his science, and his rewards? Finding …
… Introduction Who was Elmer Ambrose Sperry? What was the Searchlight? How did the Sperry Electric Company begin? What is the legacy of Sperry, his science, and his rewards? A Nation …
… 21. This extraordinary young scientist would go on to make the world a smaller place. With wireless communication, … telegraphy? Beyond Visual Range Marconi first approached the Italian Ministry of Posts and Telegraphs to demonstrate the advantages of his wireless method versus the existing …
… Introduction "Theories crumble, but good observations never fade." - … Harlow Shapley resolved to educate himself. Years later, as the director of the Harvard College Observatory, Shapley made education of …
… Introduction The world's first computer was built under classified conditions, welded together to support United States military ambitions in the … one thing and end up staying the entire night tinkering and brainstorming improvements. He had a funny habit of carrying …
… 1896, aviation progress was happening independently around the world. In Dayton, Ohio, Orville and his brother Wilbur combined their bicycle work with inquiry and experimentation on …
… Robert Millikan was devoted to teaching and stressed the importance of laboratory-based learning. He also held many administrative and leadership responsibilities in the field of science. Millikan's accomplishments were the design and fine-tuning of experiments that confirmed the …
… FunFest: A Night at the Museum Friday, November 7 | 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Advance … registration is now closed. Tickets may be purchased at the door via check or credit card. Calling all curious … parents, and thrill-seeking families, FunFest: A Night at the Museum is your golden ticket to an after-hours adventure …
… Located in the North Atlantic Ocean skirting the Arctic Circle between Scandinavia and Greenland, the island nation of Iceland is home to a wide variety of …
… I woke up this morning and learned that Koko the gorilla had passed away peacefully in her sleep last night at the age of 46. Twenty years ago, I had the honor of … well known for bridging the communication divide between humans and great apes by learning sign language, and now she …
… Looking for more information about the upcoming solar eclipse? Here’s a list TFI Chief … Pitts’ favorite sites. From maps to live streams, weather info and video, we've rounded up all the information you need to plan a great viewing experience … From The Franklin Institute’s Chief Astronomer, Derrick Pitts …
… Derrick Pitts for a free community-wide viewing party as the moon takes center stage to cast its shadow on the Earth! Safely observe the solar eclipse under our large solar filter tents, or …