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See Melissa Febos on tour to promote "Whip Smart: A Memoir"
The idea that germs cause disease is only about 150 years old. Yet today, medical investigators called epidemiologists can track how illnesses spread from person to person and across the globe. Find o
What will power the world of the future? How long will fossil fuels last us and what are the alternatives? Take an unprecedented journey through the major sources of Earth's energy and experiment
Excited by the changes at Liberty Science Center but missing your old favorites? You're in luck. 'Wonder Why' combines the best of what came before, offering 40 favorites from the previ
When the first European explorers entered the mouth of the Hudson River, they thought it was so vast that it might lead to China. Today, the river remains a vital part of this region's environmen
Language and the ability to communicate abstract ideas may be the single most important trait that separates humans from other animals. Learn about how human communication has evolved from handprints
Do you think camouflage and chemical warfare are human inventions? Not so. See how creatures evolved these tools and many other surprising strategies to catch their prey while avoiding being caught th
Discovery delights both children and scientists. With adult caregivers, children can explore who they are, what they can do and what their world offers by looking at what's under a city sidewalk,
Skyscrapers are one of the towering accomplishments of modern civilization, and what better place to learn about them than in view of the world's most spectacular skyline?
A National Park Service Ranger or a dedicated Volunteer in the Park lead walking tours of the museum. The tours are approximately 45 minutes and are accessible for handicapped visitors.Tours chronicle
Scientists are making new discoveries every day, and technology is a constant force of change in our lives. Watch real-time updates as the world shifts right in front of you, and get a look at the mos
This magazine of the NYPD by the NYPD presents a history of the department from 1845 to today.
This exhibit honors the significant contributions women have made to the NYPD. It traces women's progression from the first Police Matrons of the 1890s to the multifaceted modern day Police Offic
The New York City Police Department patch was introduced on July 1st, 1971. It provides a distinctive uniform emblem which identifies all members of the Department to the public and engenders great es
These batons were given to officers upon promotion or retirement and used for ceremonies and parades.
The Lambretta Li 150 Two Wheel Scooter is an example of the scooters which began service with the NYPD Traffic Division in 1968 and continued until 1982 when they were replaced by Yamaha scooters.
In 1939, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia created the Police Memorial Fund Committee to finance the creation of a police memorial. The memorial was the City's way of recognizing the New York City Police
This camera (circa 1910) is smaller than the stand-up camera but could be used for photographing line-ups. It could also rotate downward to photograph evidence.
The Asian and Islamic Art galleries provide a survey of the full range of Asian and Islamic art in the Brooklyn Museum, which houses one of America's foremost collections. It presents more than o
This exhibit showcases the leadership of the department from 1845 to 1901. This includes chronologies of police commissioners, first depute commissioners and police chiefs.