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Science Distilled, The Discovery’s informal lecture series, makes cutting-edge science approachable through presentations on current and curious topics held at hip locations in a social atmosphere.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Science Distilled: Drive-in for ScienceWest Wind El Rancho 4 Drive-In Theater, Sparks, NV$10.00
Drive in, sit back, and enjoy a science blockbuster on the BIG screen. Join us for this special screening and get to know the world’s essential pollinators — bees, moths and butterflies and how they bring color to the world and put food on our plates. Beyond being somewhat creepy, they’re hardy creatures living complex lives, featuring physical transformations and mind-blowing migrations.
Location: West Wind El Rancho Drive-In Theater, 555 El Rancho Drive, Sparks
Times: Gate opens at 7:30pm, film begins at 8:00pm
Tickets: Purchase online or by calling 775-786-1000 - Science Distilled: Reinventing NevadaMackay Science Building, Reno, NV$15.00
Nevada has a long history of reinventing itself. From mining, to divorce, to gaming, to outdoor recreation, our state often defies expectations and surprises visitors with intriguing ways to “get a little out there.” Join our speakers as we traverse Nevada, exploring some of the ways our state has turned history into tourism, reinventing the allure of the Silver State and creating exciting new reasons to visit.
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, presentation begins at 7:00pm
Location: Mackay Science Building Auditorium (Room 215), University of Nevada, Reno
Tickets: $10 for members of The Discovery, $15 for nonmembers
Purchase: Online at sciencedistilled.org or by calling 775-786-1000
