Dazzling Discoveries
July 13, 2025
Dazzling Discoveries | July 13
Scheduled Activities
Show: Liquid Nitrogen: Science, Magic, or Both?
See how bone-chilling liquid nitrogen blurs the lines between science and magic. This show is suitable for all ages.
Noon • 1:30 p.m. • 3 p.m. (1 hour)
Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. Arrive early. Seating is first come, first served.
Talk: From Fossils to Fine Art: How X-rays Uncover Ancient Secrets
Learn how scientists diagnosed a dinosaur's bone disease and identified a lost Rembrandt painting, thanks to the ultrabright light and technologies available at NSLS-II. This talk is recommended for those ages 10 and older.
Speakers: Peter Siddons and Michael Drakopoulos of NSLS-II
11:30 a.m. • 2:30 p.m. (45 minutes)
All-Day Activities
National Synchrotron Light Source II
You're invited to tour the experimental floor at NSLS-II, which produces light 10 billion times brighter than the sun for cutting-edge research. Explore the facility, join in hands-on science fun at interactive stations, and become a “junior operator” by controlling a model of the NSLS-II facility.
This tour starts from Berkner Hall Room B. Bus transportation is provided. Arrive by 2:30 p.m. for the last bus to the facility.
Hands-on Science Activities
Enjoy activities with energy sticks, microscopes, and candy crystals in Berkner Hall.
Key: Bus from Berkner Hall Walk from Berkner Hall
'Liquid Nitrogen' Show
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Hands-on Science Activities
June 29
Family Fun
at the Science Learning Center
Enjoy hands-on family fun at the Science Learning Center. Explore interactive exhibits on many different areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
July 13
Dazzling Discoveries
at the National Synchrotron Light Source II
Tour the experimental floor at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), which produces light 10 billion times brighter than the sun for cutting-edge research.
August 3
Fascinating Physics
at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider
Explore three locations within the only operating particle collider complex in the United States.
September 14
Discovery and Innovation
at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Computing and Data Sciences
Visit the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, where researchers probe atomic-scale structures for big discoveries. See how the Computing and Data Science Directorate enables research around the world.
Note: Photos and videos may be taken during these events and may be used by Brookhaven Lab for promotional purposes, including on social media and in other related materials. By attending, you consent to being photographed or filmed and authorize Brookhaven Lab to use these images without compensation or further approval.
- Free, no reservations needed
- Gates open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- All activities are first-come, first-served
- Located 1.5 miles north of LIE Exit 68
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specific activities subject to change.
- Guests 18 and older must bring REAL ID-compliant identification. Digital IDs and copies cannot be accepted.
