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Wildlife Devotion

By CuriOdyssey | Fri April 14, 2017

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,…

Nature’s Patterns Around Us

By CuriOdyssey | Thu March 23, 2017

From organic to physical to auditory, there are patterns everywhere. Our exhibit explores many of these patterns. A great article in the Smithsonian explores a well respected book called Patterns in Nature and an…

The Mathematics of Nature’s Patterns

By CuriOdyssey | Fri March 3, 2017

If you are looking for more information about the mathematics behind patterns, but math was not your favorite subject, here is a rudimentary review for those of us who are…

Child Development Research

By CuriOdyssey | Wed March 1, 2017

At CuriOdyssey, child development research is on our radar. We use that science superpower for good in everything from our exhibit design to classroom activities. It is our pleasure to…

More Wildlife in Winter

By CuriOdyssey | Tue February 21, 2017

Our Wildlife in Winter blog article on the behaviors wildlife uses to cope with cold winter weather was very popular. Here are a few more examples of the incredible ways wild animals have…