Museum of Science Opens New Pathways into Science for Audiences with NOVA, Cody Rigsby, and a Dancer-and-Robot Duet

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 4, 2026--

The Museum of Science today announced its next wave of programming at the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common built on a simple idea: science isn’t confined to labs and classrooms. It shows up in how we move, how we feel, and how we live alongside the technology we create. Through documentary film, wellness, and dance, the new programs open doors to science for people who may not see themselves in traditional science spaces.

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The slate includes:

Tickets go on sale to Museum members on November 5 and to the general public on November 6.

Since opening October 10, the venue has drawn capacity audiences for Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah, GRAMMY-winning musician Jacob Collier, and YouTube creator Mark Rober, recipient of the Museum’s 2026 Bradford Washburn Award. Still ahead this fall are Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee and astronauts Dr. Sian Proctor and Amanda Nguyen, and today’s announcement extends the lineup into the new year.

The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common gives new momentum to the Museum’s mission to build public trust in science and inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone. With broadcast-quality production and livestreaming built in, the 10,000-square-foot civic venue on the Charles River gives critical ideas a world-class stage for audiences in Boston and around the world. It marks the Museum’s evolution from a destination museum into a producer of science media, and a major milestone toward its goal of reaching 1 billion people with transformative science storytelling by 2030.

Full details and ticketing information:

Museum members will receive early access to event tickets. To enjoy event pre-sales and other member benefits, join today at MOS.org/membership. Visit https://www.mos.org/bloomberg-public-science-common-events for more.

About the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common:

The William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common is a new 10,000-square foot civic venue designed to inspire lifelong engagement with science by sparking discourse and discovery through immersive experiences. It is named for William and Charlotte Bloomberg of Medford, MA, who instilled a love of learning in their children Michael R. Bloomberg and Marjorie Tiven. With floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the Charles River and 270-degree views of the Boston skyline, the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common complements its civic mission with state-of-the-art immersive media, production, and livestreaming technology that enables events to reach audiences around the world. In addition to public programming, the venue will be available for corporate gatherings and private events.

About the Museum of Science, Boston:

The Museum of Science is one of the world’s leading science centers, with a mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone. The Museum’s 2030 ambition: two million visitors onsite, three million learners in schools, one billion people online annually. Together, these goals will expand access to evidence-based science and spark curiosity far beyond the Museum's walls, to classrooms and communities around the world. Its newest space, the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common, brings the public and science together in Boston and beyond.

Join the Bloomberg Public Science Common Insider list at mos.org/bpsc-insider. Learn more at www.mos.org/bloomberg-public-science-common.

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Tickets for the new slate of programming at the William & Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common go on sale to Museum members on November 5 and to the general public on November 6. Photo courtesy: Nicolaus Czarnecki

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Michigan voters had rejected “a hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races.

El-Sayed said he was “running on adrenaline and caffeine” after his race with Republican Mike Rogers was called early Wednesday, giving Democrats another significant victory in a premier swing state as they won a substantial majority in the Senate in Tuesday’s midterms.

Throughout the cycle, Republicans sought to demonize El-Sayed, who was born in the U.S. after his parents immigrated from Egypt. President Donald Trump repeatedly called him a “jihadist” who was “on the side of the terrorists.”

“Michigan proved just how big we are. Rejected a hateful, spiteful campaign that had nothing to say about the issues and only wanted to point to my name and my face,” El-Sayed said. “Michiganders rejected that. Every single county, every single one, pushed against that.”

In a sign of how combative the race had become, Rogers and El-Sayed had not spoken as of Wednesday afternoon, even after Rogers issued a statement conceding the race. In 2024, Rogers called then-Rep. Elissa Slotkin to concede on Wednesday morning, before the AP had even called the race.

El-Sayed, who will become the nation’s first Muslim senator, told the AP by phone that the morning was “a moment of reflection,” including about what his victory would mean to his two young daughters. His 3-year-old, he said, has no idea what happened, while his 8-year-old understands but sees it as normal.

“Now, this is something they read about in the history books,” he said.

With approximately 97% of the vote in, El-Sayed held a 7 percentage point lead over Rogers. Every county in the state shifted toward Democrats compared with 2024, according to AP voting data.

The AP Voter Poll, an expansive survey of more than 4,500 voters in Michigan, showed that Michigan Senate voters were roughly split on whether El-Sayed’s views were “too extreme,” with about half saying they were.

El-Sayed rose from a double-digit defeat eight years ago in the state's Democratic gubernatorial election to an upset victory of an establishment-backed candidate in the primary after being outspent by tens of millions. He said his campaign proved that “old-fashioned politics can work if you’re willing to do the work.”

El-Sayed quickly pivoted, though, toward the future, saying his victory is “not the success” and that “the success is what you're able to do with the seat.”

He would not commit to supporting Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for another term, saying he did not yet know who else might run. Schumer is expected to retain the leadership position.

“I do believe we need new leadership and I think people are hungry for it,” El-Sayed added.

Associated Press reporter Linley Sanders contributed.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at an election night event, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Detroit, as his wife Sarah Jukaku watches. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at an election night event, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Detroit, as his wife Sarah Jukaku watches. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)