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RALEIGH, N.C. — Race is both a biological myth and a tangible reality, according to biological anthropologist Alan Goodman. “Race is, at the same time, a misguided way to think about human biological variation and a core socio-political idea, with profound effects on wealth and health.” Hear from Goodman and a panel of experts as they… Read More >

RALEIGH, N.C. — Welcome to Westworld, the ultimate resort. Where vacationers can live out their every fantasy in worlds of the past, maintained by reliable computer technology and peopled by lifelike robot men and women. And where nothing can possibly go worng … until a rogue robot gunslinger decides it’s time to turn the tables…. Read More >

RALEIGH, N.C. — Celebrate Earth Day early with a visually compelling tour of our dynamic planet when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts a live presentation featuring new NASA-funded real-time visualization software called OpenSpace, on Friday, April 21, 7 p.m. in the SECU Daily Planet Theater. Following the presentation, visit the Museum’s outdoor facility for a… Read More >

Award-winning exhibition opens April 22 at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences RALEIGH, N.C. – It’s a simple truth. People are different. Throughout history, these differences have been a source of community strength and personal identity. They have also been the basis for discrimination and oppression. Today, contemporary scientific understanding of human variation is beginning to… Read More >

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Stilled Life,” photography by Karen Bell, Friday, March 31 through April 30. A reception will be held in honor of the photographer on Saturday, April 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. inside the Gallery. Bell has been exploring natural curiosities – dead birds, feathers, insects,… Read More >