In early summer, new York is waiting for science festival

In early summer, new York is waiting for science festival

If any mention of science makes you snooze and memories of a chemistry test, it’s time to change something. You should start with a visit to the science festival World Science Festival, which this year celebrates its 10th birthday. An entertaining event returns may 30 with a whole week of exciting lectures, exhibitions, performances and other exciting things.

«Science is the most powerful tool for understanding how reality works. Therefore, from science our future depends,» said one of the organizers of the festival, Brian Greene. — «Like art, music and literature, science is making human life brighter. Science festival World Science Festival aims to provide everyone the opportunity to experience first hand the impact of science».

The festival will begin with a show Time, Creativity, and the Cosmos, which act as Greene and other musicians and dancers from the Pilobolus Studio (Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tuesday, may 30, 7 PM).

June 2, head to the American Museum of natural history, to have fun at a theme party dedicated to the mummies, with free drinks and exciting lectures (from 6 to 9 PM, tickets: $49–$100).

In addition, on 2 June, will also host the event Hidden Figures No More! Heroines of Space Science Past, Present and Future («no More hidden shapes! Heroine space science: past, present and future»), during which you will learn about the key role of women scientists in space exploration (Great hall, NYU Global Center, 8 to 9:30 PM, tickets: $20–$100).

Want to learn about science, without excessive expense at the same time? In Times Square will appear installation Holoscenes: a 12-ton glass tank is constantly changing the water level, and the people inside the aquarium needs to respond to these changes (1-3 June, from 6 to 11 p.m., free).

Fans watching the night sky can see the moon and Jupiter during Saturday Night Lights at Brooklyn Bridge Park (3 June, 7-11pm, free).

Festival World Science Festival will be held from Tuesday may 30 to June 4. Events are planned throughout the city.

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