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Robotic Exoskeletons for Disabled People
What if there was a way for a a paralyzed person to walk? In this article, learn about the research being done to deveop a robot that can help with just that!
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Jellyfish in a Bottle
You can have your own jellyfish in a bottle! Notice how your jelly fish moves in the bottle and compare it to how a real one moves in the wild!
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Bodies the Exhibition
Come check out this exhibition to learn about the human body! See your body's inner beauty!
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The Health Museum
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a field trip through the human body? If you visit the John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, you can do just that! In addition to a hand-on walk through the human body, you can dissect real organs, learn about nutrition, take science mini-classes, and visit all of the traveling exhibits. If you want to be a doctor when you grow up, or you just want to learn how to take better care of yourself, visit the Health Museum today!
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
At the National Museum of Natural History you will be greeted by a HUGE elephant. You can explore almost any interst you have including forensics with the Hall of Human Origins exhibit. Plus you can see coral reefs, endangered plants and displays about ancient civilizations. They even have an IMAX theater.
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How the Body Works: Skin and Hair
Think you know your skin? Think again! Do this activity to see how many parts of your skin and hair you can name!
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How the Body Works
Check out this cool activity on how different parts of the body work! Test your knowledge to see if you can complete the quizzes on each part of the body!
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Brain Basics
The brain is divided into six major parts. Any damage to any of the parts can cause problems in the body. In this activity, move your mouse over each part to see what its function is …
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Brain-Anatomy and Function
Did you know that the hypothalmus controls your bodies homeostasis? Any problem to the hypothalmus can cause hormone imbalances and inability to control your body temperatures. Check …
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Modeling the Nervous System
A neuron is a nerve cell used to transmit information by electrical and chemical signaling. Did you ever wonder what a neuron looks like? Well now is your chance to create your very o…
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International Museum of Surgical Science
Are you interested in medicine? Check out the International Museum of Surgical Sciences! There are a lot of nifty and interactive exhibits here. You can see preserved, whole human bodies and take part in an amputation demonstration!
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How The Body Works: The Heart
How well do you think you know your own heart? Do this activity and see how many parts of the heart you can name!
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Audiologist Career Overview
Have you ever had a problem with hearing or ear problems? The person who you went to for that check up was an audiologist! See how you can pursue a path to become an audiologist!
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Interview with a Radiologist
Have you ever seen The Hulk? The doctor turns into a horrific green monster after he is exposed to gamma radiation? Well radiologists do not necessarily work with direct gamma radiati…
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Professor Discovers New Human Body Part
Have you heard of the Dua's Layer? Here's a hint: it's part of your body! We thought we knew every little part of our bodies already, but a professor just recently discovered this on…
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Travel on an Anatomical Safari
Learn the biology, zoology and physiology of animals as you take this educational safari. You will be sure to learn new and exciting information!
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Olympic Snowboarding with Prosthetics
What if you were an avid snowboarder, but one day a tragic disease or accident caused you to lose one or both of your legs? With the advancement in prosthetic devices, many snowboard…
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The Great Whales
Learn how whales keep warm in the cold weather. Children can make a blubber glove and learn how whale fat helps whales!
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Be Glad You are Not a Cyclops!
Learn why robots must have two eyes, just like humans! See for yourself how difficult it would be to only have one eye!
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The Musculoskeletal System
How do we move? What gives us support when we walk around, run, and sit down? The musculoskeletal system works together to give the body movement and support as well as protecting the…
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