TUES., MARCH 11
Earthquake science The next Boston Environmental History Seminar will focus on "Earthquake Science & the 19th Century American Environment." At 5:15 p.m., at the society's headquarters, 1154 Boylston St. Go to masshist.org/events/attend.cfm or call 617-646-0540.
Bone health The Newton-Wellesley Hospital's Women's Imaging Center will provide free bone density screening, followed by a lecture about osteoporosis. Screenings begin at 4 p.m., lecture at 5 p.m., In the hospital's Shipley Auditorium, 2014 Washington St., Newton. To register, go to nwh.org/classes or call 617-243-5900.
Eating disorder awareness Kirsten Haglund, Miss America 2008 and a recovered anorexic, will be a featured guest at a forum about eating disorders, beauty, and body image. From 7 to 9 p.m., Radcliffe Gymnasium, Harvard University, 10 Garden St., Cambridge. Call 617-726-9068.
Stem cell discussion The Harvard Stem Cell Institute will host a public forum about the state of stem cell research and how soon it could lead to progress against diseases like diabetes. From 6 to 8 p.m., at Harvard's Sherman Fairchild Lecture Hall, 7 Divinity Ave., Cambridge. Pre-registration required. Go to hsci.harvard.edu/node/1077 or call 617-496-6647.
WED., MARCH 12
Mausoleum mystery The Semitic Museum and the Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard will host a talk about the search for King Herod's bones. At 5 p.m., at the Center for Government and International Studies South Building, Room S010, 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Call 617-495-4631.
Mind control The Museum of Science will host a lecture about BrainGate, a sophisticated brain-computer technology that has enabled one paralyzed patient to control a computer cursor with his mind. At 7 p.m., at the museum. Go to mos.org.
THURS., MARCH 13
Motherly struggles Harvard's David Haig will talk about the biological conflicts that arise between mother and fetus during pregnancy, perhaps underlying problems like preeclampsia. At 6 p.m., at the Geo Lecture Hall, Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St. Go to hmnh.harvard.edu.
Ceremony, sacrifice, history The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology opens a new exhibition about the role of mural painting, featuring artifacts from the Hopi village kivas of Arizona to the Moche huacas of northern Peru. Lecture at 5:30 p.m. at the museum, 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge. Reception follows. Call 617-496-1027.
Soul searching Arizona neurosurgeon Dr. Allan Hamilton will speak at the Harvard Coop about his new book, "The Scalpel and the Soul," which explores the role of superstition, hope, and faith in patients' experiences and outcomes. Begins at 7 p.m., 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Go to harvard.bkstore.com.
SAT., MARCH 15
Playing doctor The Joslin Diabetes Center will host a Teddy Bear Clinic to teach children ages 3 to 12 about diabetes by treating their favorite stuffed animal. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the American Diabetes Association Boston Expo, Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd. Call 617-732-2699 ext. 45.
Alzheimer's and MS updates The McCourt Foundation will hold informational updates about recent scientific progress on treating Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis. Alzheimer's update from 10 to 11:30 p.m.; MS update from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Both at the Newton Marriott Hotel. To make a reservation, call 781-444-2544.
Events may be sent to healthscience@globe.com.
