Observation is fundamental to science. In fact, one could even argue that science is observation, nourished and channeled for the purpose of better understanding what our world is and how it works.

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Scientists often struggle to explain their research to nonscientists, whether it’s at a cocktail party, on an airplane, or when speaking to a journalist. For Julie Rorrer, the struggle began with a ...

Join the drop-in community drawing sessions for art lovers ages eight and up at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History! Stretch your creative muscles as you sketch animals in pencil, drawing ...

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