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Icelandic Superstar Björk Brings Music and Education to Middle School Students at NYSCI
Björk, the Icelandic music superstar, is bringing a unique music and science education series to 50 Queens middle school students through a program at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI).

Join Harlem Globetrotters Legend Curly Neal at the New York Hall of Science on February 12, 2012 for the Science of Basketball
Harlem Globetrotters legend Curly Neal will visit the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) on Sunday, February 12 as part of a one-day-only program, the Science of Basketball. The day will be filled with workshops, demonstrations, promotions and a special presentation by Neal himself. Neal will participate in a basketball science experiment and will showcase some of the Globetrotters trademark basketball moves.

Björk Brings Biophilia Live Show and Education Series to New York in Partnership with The Creators Project and New York Hall of Science
In partnership with The Creators Project and the New York Hall of Science, Björk is set to bring her live Biophilia show to New York City for a special 10-night residency. Six performances will take place at NYSCI. The NYSCI shows have been set to Björk’s original Biophilia specifications, as audio-visual shows in an intimate setting with no audience member more than a few yards from the stage.

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Wild Minds: What Animals Really Think

A new exhibition makes its premiere at the New York Hall of Science. Wild Minds: What Animals Really Think explores the evolutionary and cognitive links that humans share with animals. This family-friendly exhibition is open October 1 through January 15.
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NYSCI Issues Report on Innovation, Education and the Maker Movement

In conjunction with World Maker Faire in September 2010, NYSCI convened a two-day workshop with more than 80 leaders in education, science, technology and the arts to consider how the Maker movement can stimulate innovation in formal and informal education.
Download the complete report here (pdf).

Rocket Park Mini Golf

Rocket Park Mini Golf allows visitors to explore how the same laws of physics apply to both spaceships and golf balls while playing nine holes on a mini-golf course.
video / photos (3) / press releases (2)

Science Playground

With 60,000 square feet of exhibits, this is the largest science playground in North America and one of NYSCI's most popular exhibitions. Climb, slide and swing your way to more knowledge about everything from motion to solar energy.
video / photos (3) / press releases (2)

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