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Robin Stern: Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Decision Making
New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 W 64th St, New York, NY, United StatesThe skills of emotional intelligence matter for our ability to focus our attention, make sound decisions, establish and maintain healthy relationships and physical and mental health. In this interactive talk with Robin Stern, Ph.D., the co-founder and associate director for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, participants will learn the skills and how they also […]
American Museum of Natural History Presents: Milstein Science Series: Polar Bears
American Museum of Natural History 175-208 79th Street, Central Park West, NY, United StatesJoin us on the eve of International Polar Bear Day to celebrate this phenomenal species. Learn about its behavior, diet, territory and how climate change has made it a vulnerable species. This family-friendly festival dives into all things polar bear with activities, show-and-tell with Museum collections, and an interactive theater performance. Plus, scientists will be […]
Museum of Interesting Things: Quack Medicine Secret Speakeasy
The Museum of Interesting Things - Loft in SoHo 177 Prince St, New York, NY, United StatesThe Museum of Interesting Things takes over a Soho Loft for a special History of Quack Medical themed party for the Museum. 16mm short Movie Fest Medical Antiques Demos & A Party! Films, antiques, music, snacks & beautiful visuals!
Micropolis: It’s Magic!
The Greene Space 44 Charlton St., New York, NY, United StatesThe word “magician” might bring back memories of childhood birthday parties or somebody making the Statue of Liberty disappear on TV, but magic is an ever-changing and diverse art form. Join Micropolis host Arun Venugopal and meet some of the artists here in New York who are expanding the image of their craft well beyond a white […]
CRISPR Film Screening: Human Nature
New York Academy of Sciences 250 Greenwich St Fl 40, New York, NY, United StatesFrom executive producer Dan Rather and director Adam Bolt, the co-writer and editor of the Oscar-winning film Inside Job, comes the story of the biggest tech revolution of the 21st Century. And it isn’t digital, it’s biological. A breakthrough called CRISPR has given us unprecedented control over the basic building blocks of life. It opens […]