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Science in Our Lives

By CuriOdyssey | Thu May 11, 2017

The benefits of scientific research are applied all through our lives. Medical Science Do you or someone you know use tools for bending light to see? We mean glasses of…

What Does Science Mean to You?

By CuriOdyssey | Thu May 4, 2017

What is the Meaning of “Science” What does “science” mean to you? In a world facing global challenges, facts and science are more important than ever. Here at CuriOdyssey, we…

Volunteer to Help Wildlife and the Environment

By Lee Cauble | Mon April 24, 2017

In honor of science, spring and Earth Day, which is really every day, here are some great ways that you as an individual can make a positive impact on the…

Conservation, Environmentalism and You

By CuriOdyssey | Mon April 17, 2017

Looking for inspiration for your own personal environmental commitment efforts? Here are some projects that are making a positive impact and why these projects are important to all of us. Marsh…

There are a few animal species that display behaviors that look similar to what humans might call love. 3-5% of mammals could be considered monogamous, possibly because multiple parents are needed to ensure…

Coyote Point Marsh Restoration Project

By CuriOdyssey | Thu April 6, 2017

Have you ever wondered why removal of invasive species is so important? When a non-native species enters a habitat, it may be considered invasive if it spreads rapidly and fundamentally…

Celebrating 10 Years of Commitment to CuriOdyssey

By CuriOdyssey | Thu April 6, 2017

This month we celebrate an important anniversary. Science education leader and CuriOdyssey Executive Director, Rachel Meyer, celebrates ten years of dedication to CuriOdyssey’s mission of delivering serious science to bay area children.…

Scenes from a Party for The Nature of Patterns

By CuriOdyssey | Mon April 3, 2017

One of the best things about joining your local non-profit, CuriOdyssey, as a member is the exclusive access to exciting members-only events like our preview party for The Nature of Patterns exhibition. Member kids…

Differences Between Similar Animals

By CuriOdyssey | Tue March 28, 2017

Do you ever wonder whether a big black bird is a crow or a raven? Or whether a croaking frog is really a toad? What about that swooping bird – is…

At-home Science Activities for Kids

By CuriOdyssey | Fri March 24, 2017

For CuriOdyssey’s complete resource center for At-Home Science online science resources that includes online classes, experiment videos with CuriOdyssey educators, wildlife videos with CuriOdyssey’s keepers, live events, science kits, puzzles,…