Dinosaurs, Aliens And Volcanoes: This Week’s Happenings At HMNS

October 8, 2018
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Lecture – New Technology in Fossil Prep by David Temple

Recent advances in fossil preparation have led scientists to uncover incredible detail in fossils that until now where not thought possible.

HMNS paleontologist David Temple will overview these new technologies and the amazing findings they have brought to science–including soft tissue, microscopic blood cells, fine feathers and more.

Tuesday, October 09, 2018 – 6:30 PM

Early Bird to 10/1 – Members $10, Tickets $16

Regular price starting on 10/2 – Members $14, Tickets $20

GET TICKETS HERE

Star Trek (2009)

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October 12

The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father’s legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful Romulan from the future creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time. PG-13

127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Earth Science Week

 

October 13

Hands-on activities and demonstrations in the Glassell Hall, Wiess Energy Hall and Morian Hall of Paleontology.

Event is included with admission to the permanent exhibit halls.

HGS Presents: Earth Science Celebration at HMNS
Authored By Chris Wells

Adventure is my middle name. Well… actually it’s French. Literally, it’s Christopher French Wells. But the spirit of adventure lives in me, and has always inspired me to go out and seek new experiences. I’ve traveled to Europe, Mexico and South America, as well as few places in the U.S. I’ve seen different places with different cultures, learned some things about humanity and about myself in particular. My goal is to lend my unique perspective, carved out of my own triumphs and tragedies, fears and fancies encountered during my years of college and international travel, to the other great voices of this blog. Hopefully to the enjoyment of our readers…

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