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#cryptozoology
Exhibit Explores the Real Science Between Mythical Monsters
In many cultures, creatures like sea serpents, griffins, and dragons were more than legends; their existence seemed a provable fact. An exhibit at Boston’s Museum of Science explains the real scientific discoveries that inspired the myths. -
#harrypottermuseum
Why Is Harry Potter In The Science Museum?
Is magic becoming science? Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry is opening a Harry Potter Exhibit, where children can come and press their faces up against the tri-wizard cup and ogle Hagrid's unmentionables. -
#takashimurakami
Murakami's Freaky, Posthuman Technicolor Visions Coming to New York
If you've been wondering what might happen if you dropped two hits of acid and then wandered into an anime shop, you'll want to check out Takashi Murakami. Yesterday we caught the last day of the months-long © Murakami exhibit at the MOCA in downtown Los Angeles, and saw the bizarre cute/scary creatures in artist/designer Murakami's work, which you may have seen emblazoned on t-shirts, bags, and posters. Next it's moving to New York where it'll open at the Brooklyn Museum in April. Click through to see a preview of what's in store for New Yorkers who visit the exhibit. More » -
#aliens
Alien Visitors Always Look Like Potato Fetuses
Why are aliens always such a cliche? This one is a mockup of the Roswell Alien from the Museum of Science's new exhibit, "The Science of Aliens," which opens Sunday. Click through for more images, including figures from Aliens and Alien Autopsy.Images by David Adame for AP. More »
