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In Person
October NOVA Science Trivia Night
Bring your smartest friends to the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a nerdy night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge of the natural world, space, the history of science, and more!
This month, we’re getting spooky in space as we travel to the darkest corners of our solar system in search of answers to the mysteries (and horrors!) of the cosmos.
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
In Person
NOVA Science Trivia Night (September)
Bring your smartest friends to the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a nerdy night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge of the natural world, space, the history of science, and more!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
Why Cape Cod is a global hotspot for great white sharks
"We do caution swimmers when they’re in certain areas of Cape Cod," says marine biologist Greg Skomal, "because there are great white sharks feeding in very close proximity to the shoreline." -
Why a chatbot therapist could be worse than no therapist at all
With therapists in short supply, scientists are exploring whether a large language model-trained chatbot could bridge the gap, as well as the potential ethical implications. -
Museum of Science plans to revolutionize public engagement with science
The Museum of Science is creating the Public Science Common, a unique space designed to connect the community with Boston’s top scientific minds and foster a lasting appreciation for science. -
7 surprising facts about dreams -- why we have them and what they mean
Dreaming is often misunderstood. But in a new book, a neuroscientist argues that it’s one of the most vital functions of the human brain, and just about anyone can tap into dreams’ insights. -
Listen to the yowling, ethereal sounds a Joshua tree can be made to make
Scientists have long studied how near-infrared light bounces off forests and grasslands, as a proxy for plant health. Now, an artist is using the same trick to turn the Joshua tree into an instrument. -
Three of the universe's oldest stars have just been identified — and they're in our cosmic backyard
An MIT astrophysicist and three of her students found three stars that were likely formed just after the Big Bang. -
Long COVID disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic communities, as FLiRt variant looms
President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Michael Curry spoke about new COVID-19 variant called FLiRt and the impact on Black and Brown communities who struggle with long COVID. -
NOVA Science Trivia Night
Bring your smartest friends to the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for a nerdy night of NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge of the natural world, space, the history of science, and more!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Newsfeed Café.
The event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP in advance.