Your mind will play tricks on you when you experience the Fleet's mind-bending new exhibition, ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems. Featuring more than 20 intriguing exhibits, ILLUSION playfully combines techniques used by magicians and explored by neuroscientists to reveal how our perceptions are often quite different from what we actually observe. Prepare to have your senses distorted and your mind mystified by this innovative traveling exhibition, making its North American debut right here! More>> 

ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems was created by Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin, pioneers of the Science Gallery Network. 

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Have you ever wondered what color is DNA? Find out at the Fleet during DNA Day! The Salk Institute will be here delving into the fascinating world of genetic information, with an exciting DNA extraction activity. This activity is free with paid admission. Recommended for ages 7 and up. More>> 

Saturday, May 17, noon to 3 p.m.

Let's talk about sex. The chemistry of it, that is, by exploring the laws of attraction, creating chemical reactions in a bag and finding answers to many other amorous questions surrounding the hot topic of "Love, Lust & Libido." This event is for adults 21+, and event tickets include complimentary food and drink samples. More>> 

Thursday, May 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

What makes an IPA an IPA, and a lager a lager? Chris White, Ph.D., president and CEO of White Labs Inc., will discuss brewing microbiology, fermentation fundamentals, distilling and the importance of yeast in creating beer flavors at this free event at Callahan's Pub & Brewery in Mira Mesa. Registration is encouraged. More>> 

Monday, May 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Each month, preschoolers ages 3-5 (and a parent) learn about different areas of science through experimentation, investigation and scientific questioning. This month's theme, "Tinkering Lab," lets budding scientists build simple machines, investigate inventions, tinker in the wood shop and explore things that float and fly. More>> 

May 15 to June 8 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday),

9 to 10:30 a.m.

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is one of more than 300 nonprofits participating in GiveBIG, a 24-hour, online networking and giving event. The event will be from midnight to 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, May 6. Learn more about how you can give.

May 6, midnight to 11:59 p.m.

Congratulations to Joanie Hunt, last month's winner of two passes to SOHO.

Flex your mental muscle with Mind Benders: Brain Boggling Tricks, Puzzles, and Illusions!