WHAT IF...
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Blog entry by Ambrea Kuhn, The Leonardo's Fall 2009 Intern
We have all thought "What if..." at some point in our life. Asking this question allows us to get outside our boxes, and in the process, imagine and even achieve the impossible. The Science Gallery in Ireland turned that question into a new exhibit. "WHAT IF..." probes the space between reality and the impossible, where designers meet scientists to explore the future. The exhibit addresses many different questions like, "What if robots were designed from an emotional point of view?" and "What if insects could help us diagnose illness?"
"What if human tissue could be used to make objects?" explores the bioscience of reconstructive surgery, and then goes a step further to show how these same technologies used in operations are also used to make biojewellery. The exhibit shows how one couple used their bone tissue to create rings for each other.
The Science Gallery has created video summaries for each of the exhibits. There are so many more fantastic "WHAT IF..." exhibits so be sure to check them out! "WHAT IF..." runs until Dec. 13.
Labels: museum, science, technology, video
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