A cat’s whisker and laser can show the wave nature of light. When laser light hits a cat’s whisker or a hair, it makes surprising patterns that demonstrate light’s wave nature. The spacing of the ...

New Exploratorium will dive into new technology with interactive ocean ...

Aditya Vishwanath is an education technology researcher and entrepreneur whose work explores how emerging media—such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)—can amplify learning in ...

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¡Feliz día de las Madres! Todas las madres, y especialmente las mamás latinas, están invitadas a celebrar este día especial con sus familias en el Exploratorium. Para honrar esta ocasión, ofrecemos ...

The Studio worked with the City of San Leandro to develop an installation in Joaquin Plaza, in the heart of the downtown area. Two sets of chimes now arch over a pathway through the plaza, creating a ...

The Exploratorium is thrilled to announce the first-ever Open Call for its esteemed Artist-In-Residence (AIR) program. Since the program’s inception in 1974, the Exploratorium has hosted hundreds of ...

Trio of engaging events will explore sustainability and environmental resilience as part of the West Coast’s largest conference dedicated to climate action ...

Capture colorful light interference patterns on paper. Use nail polish and black paper to make colorful, reflective prints that reveal the wave nature of light. Fill the baking pan with water about an ...

Draw geometric shapes using mirrors and reflected laser light. Improve your aim—and practice spatial reasoning—by bouncing laser light off a series of mirrors. Learn about geometry and discover the ...