Challenges and opportunities in the urban ocean Many of the world’s largest cities are located on the coast, where people and infrastructure strike a tenuous balance with marine life and ecosystems. In these urban oceans heavily altered by pollution and human activities, who struggles and who thrives? Join us as we explore impacts, adaptations, and ...
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E.B. Wilson History and Philosophy of Science Lecture Holden Thorp, Editor-in-Chief, Science Magazine Registration Link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zgVJaP7JQ5KVn8gnkbzosA Lecture Abstract: The fundamental fabric of science is under attack in the United States.  The long-standing social contract, through which the federal government shares responsibility for scientific infrastructure with academic and research institutions, is under strain. Isolated studies and ...
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Juneteenth Lecture Gerald Downes, Professor, Biology Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst Registration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tozfhd2IQn-OG5nkHA9hpQ

Phil Newmark, Burnell R. Roberts Chair in Regenerative Biology at the Morgridge Institute for Research Registration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MinAjX0QTx2vVt3-6oUPzg Lecture Abstract: Planarians are free-living flatworms with extraordinary regenerative abilities. In addition to their somatic tissues, planarians can also regenerate their germ cells. Newmark will review his studies on the systemic control of reproductive system development and regeneration ...
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The Woods Hole Fourth of July parade, founded by the Marine Biological Laboratory, features music, costumes, and dancing, all in celebration ofscience. This uniquely nerdy event kicks off at noon on School Street in Woods Hole, ending at Waterfront Park near the Rachel Carson statue.

with live music from the Woods Hole Folk Orchestra Adults: $10 Teens: $5 Dress casual, wear comfortable shoes. More info

Glassman Lecture Mary Lou Guerinot, Ronald and Deborah Harris Professor in the Sciences, Department of Biology, Dartmouth College Registration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oVMHm6W3QiWEFXuN6mHo_g#/registration Lecture Abstract: Deficiencies of metal micronutrients commonly limit plant growth and reduce crop yields.  Because plants are the primary dietary source of micronutrients for most people, enhancing their nutritional content has important implications for human ...
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Geraldine Seydoux, Sheldon Professor of Medical Discovery, Investigator, HHMI, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Registration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FlpBxE-1SHmm6aLqGb221Q#/registration Lecture Abstract: Seydoux will discuss the emerging concept of “biomolecular condensates.”  It has long been appreciated that cells use membrane-bound organelles, like mitochondria and nuclei, to compartmentalize cellular functions. “Biomolecular condensates” are a newly appreciated type of cellular ...
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Forbes Lecture Vanessa Ruta, Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Professor; Investigator, HHMI, The Rockefeller University Registration link: https://mbl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nyr6g3hJSeCJ_siL_jMaJw#/registration Lecture Abstract: Animals display fantastic diversity in their behaviors within and across different species. Ruta’s lab has been using the concise neural circuitry of Drosophila to elucidate how nervous systems are adapted over different timescales, ...
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