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… as to highlight and protest continuing inequality around the world. International Women’s Day, March 8, dates back to the establishment of women’s suffrage in Russia. Here in the … remarkable women whose life work has changed the course of human discovery and advancement! …
… The Franklin Institute completes its first year-long … professional development program for leading educators in the region to deepen their understanding of the science of … technology. With knowledge rooted in research and our Your Brain exhibit, we challenged many longstanding beliefs and …
… Introduction Dr. Claude Elwood Shannon used mathematics to unify communication theory. His pioneering work revolutionized the field of … was able to represent various forms of communication (the human voice, musical sounds, etc) mathematically. To achieve …
… Introduction Ranked among the most famous inventors in the history of science, Alexander Graham Bell is forever … created by Charles Wheatstone. Their understanding of the human speech pattern, voicebox, and diaphragm aided …
… Manned spaceflight began in 1961 when the Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin took man’s first flight beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Humans have, ever since, been exploring space through a variety of missions including the International Space Station, which has housed individual …
… was Thomas Alva Edison's most important contribution to the history of science? Improvements to the lightbulb? The phonograph? In fact, Edison's most … contribute to the "well-being, comfort, and pleasure of the human race”? And how did Edison's determination and quest …
… Often described as the most spectacular astronomical event to be seen from Earth, I recommend that no human should leave the planet without seeing a solar eclipse. Mabel Loomis …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… “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 …
… 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 …
… The Franklin Institute Holiday Gift Guide Give the Gift of Discovery This Holiday Season From the kid who never stops asking "why?", to the Star Wars™ … The Franklin Institute Holiday Gift Guide …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… The Franklin Institute Presents: Don’t Try This at Home Day … pm Extreme Science Live in Philadelphia Experience one of the most exciting family-friendly science events in Philadelphia - Don’t Try This at Home Day at The Franklin Institute. For one day only, enjoy high-energy, …
… The Franklin Institute Presents: Don’t Try This at Home Day … pm Extreme Science Live in Philadelphia Experience one of the most exciting family-friendly science events in Philadelphia - Don’t Try This at Home Day at The Franklin Institute. Enjoy high-energy, large-scale …
… This event is sold out. Gene Therapy Event in Philadelphia: Engineering Hope with David … A Franklin Institute Conversation Lab on Gene Editing and the Future of Medicine Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 7:00 pm - … in gene editing. This interactive event explores how gene therapies are transforming medicine and improving lives. Liu …
… 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 …
… FunFest: A Night at the Museum Friday, November 7, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM … 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 …
… 2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum Friday, November 13 | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm Advance … are now closed. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door, and we look forward to seeing you there! Calling all curious kiddos, playful parents, and … 2026 FunFest: A Night at the Museum …