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Eat Well, Play Well
From satellites above to sewers below, expore the incredible science of planet Earth, including exhibits on environmental hazards and global climate. From satellites above to sewers below, expore the incredible science of planet Earth, including exhibits on environmental hazards and global climate.
Nanotechnology
During the second half of the twentieth century, scientists and engineers learned to observe, measure, and manipulate individual atoms and molecules. The areas of research related to this activity—known as nanoscience and nanotechnology — are leading to the creation of materials, processes, and technologies that many
Amazing Feats of Aging
Step right up and see the Amazing Feats of Aging! Explore the mysteries of why and how animals, including humans, age. Look into the future as you watch your face age up to 25 years. See how scientists can double the life span of certain ... animal species and consider what that means to us. All this and more awaits you
Amazing Feats of Aging Website
Dangerous Decibels
Walk through a giant ear to find out what's going on inside our heads as we hear noises, voices and music in the world around us. More important, discover how what you hear can actually hurt your ears and how you can protect yourself ... dangerous noises!
Beginning the Journey
OMSI has one of the largest displays of human fetuses open to the public. Examine the different stages of human fetal development during all nine ... of pregnancy.
Wild Minds
Animals are smarter than you think. Many species even demonstrate cognitive skills long thought to make human beings unique: using tools, solving problems, self awareness, and the ability to communicate. Over decades, researchers have documented these talents in different animal species, observing behavior in the wild and in carefully controlled laboratory experiments. Using a variety of videos, games and displays, Wild Minds shows visitors how animals’ environments have shaped their thinking abilities and explores evolutionary links between humans and animals.
