Coles Science Center Blog

Two centuries ago, the platypus was regarded as an elaborate hoax. Today, it is widely recognized as an important subject of research in evolutionary biology.

Still, this unique mammal continues to elude. Few people have seen the creature in the wild and only a handful have been bred in captivity.

With this exhibit, created by Madeline Youngberg, the Coles Science Center hopes to shed some light on this familiar, yet fascinating animal. We hope that you enjoy!

photo credit: Nicole Duplaix for National Geographic

The Spring 2008 Coles Science Salon was a great success, thanks to our speaker David Schleifer!

David, a PhD candidate in NYU's Department of Sociology, spoke on how cities “do” science to inform urban policy, using New York City's trans fat ban as his case study.

To read David's talking notes from his presentation entitled, CityTech: Urban Science and New York’s Trans Fat, scroll through them here:

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Below are some photos from the event:

Thanks to all who attended! We look forward to seeing you at our next Science Salon in the fall.

In the meantime, please stop by the Coles Science Center on the 9th floor of Bobst to check out our display on the science, technology, and health of trans fat.