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TAHITIAN FLORA  In 1768, James Cook led an expedition to Tahiti, during which a botanist collected tropical plants. Shown is one of 24 prints now on display in Hawaii, made from engravings of the plants by an 18th century artist.

Courtesy of the National Tropical Botanical Garden

By Science News Staff

Plants of the Society Islands

Through May 22, 2015

Prints made from 18th century engravings depict plants that were collected on an expedition to the South Pacific led by the great explorer James Cook.

NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN, KALAHEO, HAWAII

Robot Revolution

Opens May 21, 2015

A hands-on exhibit showcases the abilities of robots. Visitors envision a future of robotic companions and can build their own bot.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO

Nature’s Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters

Through August 9, 2015

The exhibit explores the causes and consequences of extreme phenomena including tornadoes, earthquakes and volcanoes.

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, NEW YORK CITY

A version of this article appears in the May 2, 2015 issue of Science News.

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