Health/Science Calendar
MON., MARCH 24
The shape of space MacArthur "genius grant" winner Jeffrey Weeks will speak about his research into the shape of the universe. At 3 p.m., at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Olin Hall.
WEDS., MARCH 26
Medicine in transition The Countway Library's Center for the History of Medicine will host exhibits and a panel discussion about the evolution of integrative medicine. From 1 to 5:30 p.m., 10 Shattuck St., Boston. To reserve a seat, e-mail ARM@hms.harvard.edu.
Alzheimer's update The Alzheimer's Association will host a discussion about current research. 6 p.m., National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Rd., Lexington. Reservations recommended. Call 617-868-6718 or e-mail events@alzmass.org.
THURS., MARCH27
Social imbalance A PBS program, "Unnatural Causes," explores the idea that health is affected as significantly by socioeconomic status as by genetics. At 10 p.m., on WGBH Channel 2. Go to wgbh.org.
FRI., MARCH 28
Sci-fi films The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics will screen "Mission to Mars," a science fiction film about the red planet in the year 2020. Doors open 6:30 p.m., film begins at 7 p.m., 60 Garden St., Cambridge. Go to cfa-www.harvard.edu.
SAT., MARCH 29
Starlight, star bright The sixth annual National Dark-Sky Week begins with a lights-out earth hour to recognize the growing threat of light pollution. From 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Go to ndsw.org or earthhourus.org.
Robotics competition See robots dreamed up by 1,000 high school students. Events final begins at 12:45 p.m. at the Agganis Arena at Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave. Go to bostonfirst.org.
SUN., MARCH 30
NanoDays The Museum of Science will open its series of NanoDays activities with talks about nanotechnology in everyday life, hands-on explorations and a science-themed juggling show. Talks and demos continue during the week. Go to mos.org/nanodays.
Living with Lupus The Lupus Foundation will hold a day of informational workshops about living with lupus. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton. Call 508-872-5200 to register. Go to lupusne.org.
Events may be sent to healthscience@globe.com. 