March 26 - May 1, 2015
Measurement began when people started counting on their fingers. Now we measure the incomprehensible, the invisible, and the untouchable: the size of the universe, electric currents in the brain, and the emotion aroused by music. Our spring 2015 series explores the nature of measuring, its current frontiers, and what it is telling us about our world and ourselves.
Read MoreOctober 23 – November 28, 2014
When it comes to archaeology, everything old is new again. Today’s archaeologists are unearthing fresh insights about our distant and more recent past. They’re collaborating with anthropologists and scientists, and applying precision tools like lasers and drones to challenge theories about how societies functioned and evolved. From re-examining ancient fire and food practices to considering how contemporary politics influenced discoveries – and even excavating Nazi labour camps – they’re deepening our understanding of humanity.
March 27 - May 2, 2014
Deep in the heart of North America is a vast inland sea known as the Great Lakes – the largest source of fresh surface water on earth. Home to 105 million people, 350 fish species and hundreds of millions of migratory birds, the Great Lakes basin is also the fourth largest economic region in the world. Settlement, industry, globalization and climate change have profoundly altered this valuable resource. What does the future hold?
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