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From Gore-Tex to do-it-yourself kits, hear how synthetic fibers have transformed the outdoor industry.
The pioneering Berkeley professor will present this year’s lecture, followed by a Q&A session and award presentation.
At the T. T. Chao Symposium on Innovation experts in the history of the chemical industry will convene to identify a path to netzero, biodiversity protection, and the alleviation of chemical pollution.
50 years after the Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA, experts will gather at the 2025 Cain Conference to reflect on the last half century of biotechnology and matters arising in the field today.
The Science History Institute invites you to a magical evening of music and mystery, featuring goth-folk duo Charming Disaster and “modern alchemist” Thomas Little!
Anna Majeski goes behind the science of the American Philosophical Society’s Sketching Splendor exhibition, featuring the work of William Bartram, Titian Ramsay Peale, and John James Audubon.
At this special edition of our science café, we explore the myths, legends, and science behind some of our favorite mythical creatures.
Archaeologists Sarah Linn and Megan Kassabaum discuss an ongoing project to excavate and share hidden stories of the neighborhood from the 19th century to the present.
August 6, 2026
The 2026 Cain Conference will address the major issues involved in understanding how modern science has been created through a process of global cultural exchange.
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists presents a vibrant night filled with insightful textile topics.
Ichthyologist Mark Sabaj will report on his recent expedition to Equatorial Guinea in search of known and unknown fish species.
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of MIT professor Paula Hammond, TIAX founder Kenan Sahin, and Scripps CEO Peter Schultz.
Jayme Locke and Jonathan Moreno will discuss groundbreaking xenotransplantation technology and its ethical implications.
Candace Hesselbart will dive into this unexpected discipline of medicine by examining publications on the topic housed within the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
This ACS Webinar discussed new battery technologies, as well as the development of innovative charging methods, such as fast and wireless charging.
Celebrate spring in the library with exhibits, activities, and experiences that explore the role herbs, plants, and flowers have played in the history of science and medicine.
Hear from Philadelphia’s leading fashion sustainability experts in this engaging panel talk on durable, reusable, and recyclable apparel.
Raechel Lutz and Conevery Bolton Valencius analyze Hollywood films that feature energy as historical objects.
Shireen Hamza examines the incorporation of elements of non-Western medicine by biomedical institutions in the United States.
Temple University professor Becki Beadling will discuss how climate models and observations of the ocean can help mitigate uncertainty in a changing climate.
Learn about exciting projects that use archives and technology to contribute to greater understanding of the history of women at MIT and in STEM.
Join us for an exciting lecture and soap-making demonstration by historian Julian Silverman, inspired by the historical science spectacles of Michael Faraday and the Royal Society.
Penn Museum conservator Julia Commander explains how museums manage to assemble massive objects and structures indoors.
Join curator Lisa Berry Drago at National Mechanics and learn how our new exhibition on synthetic dyes came together.
TIAX founder Kenan Sahin tells the story of how his 21st-century startup restored the foundations of pioneering company ADL.
This ACS Webinar will examine possible uses of GLP-1 agonists including PCOS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s addiction, liver disease, and even some types of cancer.
The 2024 Cain Conference will explore how the stories of diverse scientists can empower young girls and people of color to see themselves as valuable contributors to the STEM fields.
Gina Surita examines the gendered dynamics of the joint research program that developed between Prague-born, Nobel Prize-winning biochemists.
Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann shares an untold story about science and immigration.
WHYY News’ Climate Desk and the Science History Institute invite you to an evening of climate-related games and conversation.