New Planetarium Shows Highlight Scientific Discoveries of the Past, Present, & Those Yet to Come
Montreal’s Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium adds two new, all-ages shows about planets and the universe.
science
1943: Montreal and the Atomic Bomb & Other Quebec Curios
The race to create an atomic bomb started shortly after World War II began, with the United States spearheading the Manhattan Project. The USSR, acting on intelligence that [read on]
Space Next / Exo: Fun for the whole family
An immersive experience presented at the Planetarium explores the future of life in our universe.
Review: The Future of Work and Death
This documentary explores the short-term consequences of our technological age on different jobs and possibilities about aging.
We Are Stars: An Entertaining Blend of Science and Stardust
New film at planetarium not only won awards, but also promises to educate.
Do You Know the Future?
Find out if you’re one of the world’s superforecasters at the Good Judgement Project
Book of the Month Club: Astronomy 101 by Carolyn Petersen
“Pluto is still the same world it was before the announcement. The change in status from planet to dwarf planet didn’t affect its physical parameters one bit. But it does [read on]
Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Cats vs. Cats
A cat meme for every headline this week on Fear and Loathing. Which cat will win?
Film Review: Lucy is Mindless Summer Fun
Scarlett Johansson proves that she’s a capable actress even in Luc Bresson’s dumbed-down thriller Lucy.