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The hidden women of science
There were more women involved in science that you’d probably expect, and no, I’m not just referring to Madam Curie, although it should be noted that she’s the only person to have two Nobel prizes, one...
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Celebrating LGBTSTEM Day
Hannah I first realised that I wasn’t straight when I was 17, halfway through my first year as a Physics student at the University of Manchester. It took a while to find a label that fit after that,...
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Kids say the smartest things
Science Museum Group © The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum If you stood a 9 year-old in front of a painting of the famous inventor Richard Arkwright, what would they say? This: “Why would he...
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The quest for the perfect dress
Please note: The event discussed below took place in 2019. To find out what exhibitions and activities are open today, visit our What’s On section. If you’ve visited the museum over the Spring holidays...
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Those magnificent Explainers and their made-up machines
At Tinkertastic this half-term, families have been making chain reaction machines that link together to make something happen at the end. This could be a travelling marble or pushing a block off a...
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Women in engineering: Paper houses, racing cars and mill machinery
Today is International Women in Engineering Day and the 200th anniversary of the Women in Engineering Society. We’re lucky to have engineering-focused women working in roles across the museum from...
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How are we powered by the Sun?
Please note: The Sun exhibition ended on 4 November 2020. To find out what exhibitions and activities are open today, visit our What’s On section. At the museum this summer, we’re investigating...
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STEM Ambassadors look to the future
Image credit: Haydale Our Ambassadors are volunteers from varied Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) industries and academia who work, study or research in a STEM field. Through our team...
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Where on Earth can STEM take you?
We asked our STEM ambassadors to celebrate these moments with us and to highlight how varied opportunities can be within STEM industries. Our STEM ambassadors are volunteers from varied Science,...
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We enjoyed a week making things at home, all inspired by the Science Museum Group’s collection of fun activities and resources. Even though half term is over, the fun doesn’t have to stop. Here’s a...
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Black History Month: Who inspires you?
Every October, Black History Month is celebrated in the UK. It provides an opportunity to recognise outstanding contributions of people of African or African-Caribbean descent. Our STEM Ambassadors are...
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Our STEM Ambassadors: British Science Week
Our Ambassadors are professionals studying and working in different areas of STEM, who volunteer with us to inspire and enthuse the next generations about STEM careers. Across the country there are...
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