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Cranbrook Institute of Science is part of the internationally renowned Cranbrook Educational Community located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Joined September 2009
This message is for all of the science enthusiasts and curious humans in Michigan and beyond. The power of science is real. #becausescience
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Grab your treasure maps and explore your curiosity with dozens of hands-on activities at our newest exhibit, Treasure! We can’t wait to see you there. ✨. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Museum #Treasure #TreasureHunting #NewExhibit
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Today we’re highlighting Ruth Gates. She was a renowned marine biologist that dedicated her life’s work to saving the coral reefs from deterioration from warming temperatures. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Museum #MarineBiologist #CoralReefs #WomenInSTEM
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The echidna is named after the “Mother of Monsters” - a creature in Greek mythology believed to be half woman, half snake. Early on the animal was thought to possess both reptile and mammal features - hence the name!. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Museum #Echidna
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A Super Moon occurs when the Moon's orbit is closest to Earth at the same time the Moon is full. Tonight will be the first of two Super Moons in 2022. This Moon is also known as the Rose Moon and the Honey Moon. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Museum #SuperMoon
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It's Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week. This week, we encourage Michiganders to learn more about the wonders of our most significant natural resource, our beautiful lakes. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #GreatLakes #Michigan
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Hiddenite, also known as the Carolina Gemstone, is extremely rare. This stone is a lithium aluminum mineral, which means it appears to be different colors depending on the UV rays. Most often green, it has also been discovered in a dark royal blue. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience
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Though they’re small, Tardigrades, otherwise known as the water bear, may be the toughest animal on Earth. Typically, they’re about 0.5 mm long and can go decades without food and water - along with being the first known animal to survive in outer space. 🤯 .#CranbrookScience
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Did you know there are more than 16,000 species on the endangered species list? Commemorate #EndangeredSpeciesDay by spending the day at the museum to learn more about different endangered species and habitats in Michigan and how to protect them from extinction.
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Did you know that more than 3,500 species of plants and animals live in the Great Lakes basin, including 170+ species of fish?. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Museum #GreatLakes
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Happy #AstronomyDay! Here at Cranbrook Institute of Science, our goal is to ignite your curiosity. One of the many ways we do this is through our dedication to Astronomy. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Museum #Astronomy
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Today we celebrate Earth Day 🌎 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. For more resources please visit: #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Museum #EarthDay #Earth
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Scientists have just identified a mysterious new species of extinct mammal. Unlike most other mammals of its time, it was built to eat meat and little else. These predators were hypercarnivores. Read more:. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science.
snexplores.org
Millions of years before the evolution of saber-toothed cats, a newly discovered "hypercarnivore" prowled the forests of what is now San Diego.
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Andrew Knoll is best known for his contributions to Precambrian paleontology and biogeochemistry, having discovered microfossil records of early life around the world. 📷: #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Museum #AndrewKnoll #Paleontology
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Today is Earth Hour Day 🌎. Every year, at 8:30pm (local time), on the last Saturday of March, supporters around the world take action and raise awareness of the issues facing our one home. Learn more ⬇️. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #EarthHour.
earthhour.org
Join us again next year for Earth Hour 2026 on Saturday, 28th March at 8:30 pm your local time as we create the Biggest Hour for Earth.
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Happy first day of spring! This day is also known as the Vernal Equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going north. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Museum #Spring #Equinox #VernalEquinox #SpringEquinox #Equator
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Like other aspects, intricate, challenging handiwork — comparable to weaving — was just as essential to the Apollo moon missions. Read more about how Navajo women made the missions possible:.#CranbrookScience #Science #Apollo #Moon #InternationalWomensDay.
sciencenews.org
The stories of the women who assembled integrated circuits and wove core memory for the Apollo missions remain largely unknown.
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Here’s an interesting fact, neutron stars are both the densest and tiniest stars in the known Universe. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #Science #Astronomy #Neutron #Stars #NightSky #Space
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Being prepared for winter observing starts with the right equipment — for your optics and for yourself. Click below for tips on preparation and safety. #Cranbrook #CranbrookScience #NighSky #Astronomy.
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Scientists are curious about what goes on in the Great Lakes during the frigid winter months. Read more about how they are racing to research during a time period that is usually ignored. ⬇️ . #Cranbrook #GreatLakes #Science.
greatlakesnow.org
By John Flesher, Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — What’s happening in the Great Lakes during those long, frigid months when they’re often covered partially or completely with ice? A...
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