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- 1Potsdam alumna Eva Roßmanith leads education at Senckenberg Museum●# KöpfeDerUP „Wir wollen dafür sorgen, dass wirklich alle teilhaben können“ 🗣️ Dr. Eva Roßmanith promovierte an der # Un
Dr. Eva Roßmanith, who earned her doctorate at the University of Potsdam and later worked at the Potsdam Graduate School, now heads the education and outreach division of the Senckenberg Natural History Museum. In the profile feature she stresses that 'we want to ensure that everyone can truly take part', underlining the museum's push to make science accessible to all audiences.
- 2Gabriela González and Hank Green to lead museum fall science talks▼Blinding us with science: Gabriela González and Hank Green lead fall talks at Natural History Museum
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has lined up Gabriela González and Hank Green to headline its fall lecture series. González, a physicist known for her work on gravitational wave detection, and Green, a science communicator, will lead a season of talks aimed at bringing current scientific research to a general audience.
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A historic science museum in Philadelphia is set to close, according to NPR reporting. The announcement ends the run of a longtime cultural and educational institution in the city. Details on the closure date and reasons have not been widely reported yet.
- 4Devon exhibition explores the cultural world of fungi●Can a mushroom make music? Devon exhibition explores ‘cultural world’ of fungi https://www. theguardian.com/science/2026
A new exhibition at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, Devon, is examining the 'cultural world' of fungi, including whether mushrooms can make music. The show blends science and art, drawing attention to mushrooms' role in culture and creativity, with references to figures like Beatrix Potter, and is prompting discussion at the intersection of biology and design.
- 5Tokyo's Miraikan science museum closes for renovation●It closes tomorrow for renovation and I would say that it needs it. Yet, I am glad I went and got to see it… in particul
The Miraikan, Japan's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo, is closing for renovation. A visitor noted the museum clearly needed the work but said they were glad to have seen its signature exhibit beforehand: the Geo-Cosmos, a large LED globe that displays the Earth shining in space with high pixel resolution.
- 6Mid America Science Museum prepares for Toothapalooza event●Mid America Science Museum talks about their upcoming Toothapalooza
The Mid America Science Museum in Arkansas is promoting Toothapalooza, an upcoming event centered on teeth, featured in a local KATV news segment. Museum representatives discussed what visitors can expect from the family-friendly programming. Details about the exact date and activities remain limited in the available coverage.
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The Mineral & Gem Museum is running a program called Stellar Science, reported by The Conway Daily Sun in the Conway, New Hampshire area. Details of the event, its date, and what it involves were not provided in the available reporting. The museum is known for its mineral and gem collections and educational outreach.
- 8Liberty Science Center breaks ground on $40m Project Supernova▼Liberty Science Center breaks ground on US$40m Project Supernova transformation
Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, has broken ground on Project Supernova, a US$40 million transformation of the museum. The project marks a major investment in the science center's facilities and visitor experience, with details of the expansion drawing attention from the attractions and science education sectors.
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The Science Museum has presented a demonstration explaining how seeds travel, showing visitors the different methods plants use to spread, such as wind, water and animals. The segment, covered by WDBJ7, highlights the museum's hands-on science education programming. It offers families and students a simple look at plant biology and dispersal in nature.
- 10Buffalo Museum of Science Opens Sports-Themed Exhibit●New: Part Sports, Part Science, and All Hometown Pride —Experience The Buffalo Museum of Science’s Latest Exhibit
The Buffalo Museum of Science has launched a new exhibit blending sports and science with local pride. Announced by Buffalo outlet Step Out Buffalo, the exhibit explores the science behind athletics while celebrating the city's sports culture. Little further detail is available about the exhibit's contents, opening date, or featured displays at this time.