A Dash of Climate Hope: Impactful Climate Actions - LivestreamLet's inspire people to take action on climate through a focus on solutions and hope, rather than a sole focus on climate impacts and fear. Get a dose of optimism as we share climate solutions happening around the world that provide the sense of empowerment and agency we need to ...
Sea-level rise adaptation in San Francisco Bay requires cooperation among policy actors at multiple scales. This talk will investigate the major barriers to sea-level rise adaptation and current steps being taken to address those barriers. There is a central focus on governance issues from the perspective of polycentric structures and ...
Woods Senior Fellow Rob Jackson is the author of Into the Clear Blue Sky: The Path to Restoring Our Atmosphere (Simon & Schuster). Jackson, a professor of earth science with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, is chair of the Global Carbon Project and one of the top five most-cited ...
Where: Cost: Free
Bodega Marine Lab Seminar Series - CanceledJoin us for the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory Seminar Series, featuring speakers from within the marine sciences community and beyond.Speaker: Halley Froehlich, UC Santa Barbara
Delta Futures explores the competing visions of the future that are crowding into the Bengal Delta’s imperiled present and vying for control of its ecologically vulnerable terrain. In Bangladesh’s southwest, development programs that imagine the delta as a security threat unfold on the same ground as initiatives that frame the ...
We face a “silver tsunami”: the number of older adults is increasing at an unprecedented rate, while shortages of both professional and family caregivers are growing. Can technology help? What if AI could analyze the wireless signals that bounce around a home and measure people’s physiological signals, diagnose new diseases, ...
Characterizing Massive Planets with Direct Imaging and Precision AstrometrySpeaker: Danielle Bovie, University of Texas, San AntonioObserving the Moon: From Backyard to SpacecraftSpeaker: Partice Smith, University of Texas, San AntonioClick here to watch on YouTube
Where: Cost: Free
On the Air: Learn How to Fight Air Pollution In Your NeighborhoodTo celebrate California Clean Air Day on October 1, learn how to affordably transition to cleaner energy - and cleaner air - in your home and neighborhood.Many people think of cars and factories as the main sources of air pollution. But in the Bay Area, gas-powered appliances actually produce more ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with registration, donations encouraged
The EARNEST Consortium, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is dedicated to identifying and advancing solutions for the future of the U.S. electricity system. As part of its public engagement efforts, EARNEST is hosting its first webinar series focused on “U.S. Grid Reliability and Resilience.” This upcoming session ...
Campi Flegrei are one of the most dangerous active volcanoes on Earth with approximately 2 million people leaving within its caldera. Since the 1950’s the centre of the caldera has uplifted more than 5 m, with 4 main unrest episodes, the last of which is currently ongoing. I will first ...
Speaker: Amory Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute, retiredAttend in person or online (See weblink)
Where: StanfordCost: Free
SETI Live: Hidden Habitability on Ceres - LivestreamJoin host Beth Johnson and guest Dr. Sam Courville, lead author of a new study on Ceres, as they dive into the possibility that the dwarf planet may have had the energy needed to support habitability for much longer than once believed. Using data from NASA’s Dawn mission, researchers uncovered ...
Expedition in pursuit of protection, exposed humans to a mysterious phenomenon in nature, electricity. His strong sense of curiosity enabled him to develop an understanding along with technology that became an essential part of his life support.In this talk we pursue the discovery, progress in understanding, and engineering of electricity ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Deepfakes, Dirty Tricks, and the Future of Trust - LivestreamFrom ghost photos to UFO sightings, people have always been drawn to illusions. Deepfakes are the modern version - sharper, faster, and designed to exploit trust at scale. They’re already fueling disinformation campaigns, powering scams, and giving cybercriminals a powerful new playbook. Join us for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with cybersecurity ...
In recent years, we have seen a large body of research using hierarchical matrix algebra to construct low complexity linear solvers and preconditioners. Not only can these fast solvers significantly accelerate the speed of large scale PDE based simulations, but also they can speed up many AI and machine learning ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, member discounts
NightLife: BigPictureStep inside the frame and catch some of nature’s most striking images during the sneak peek event of this year’s BigPicture: Natural World Photography exhibition.Ages 21+
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Plug and PlayExplore the world of acoustics, rhythm, and vibrations through playful exhibits and surprising sonic experiences. Treat your ears to an inspiring performance by Awesöme Orchestra, play a round of Science Trivia, and dive into the phenomena of sound with an exhibit scavenger hunt. Whether you’re looking for a group hang ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Reinventing the way we break down plastic wasteFrom our kitchens to our clothes to the delivery of medicines, plastics play an indispensable role in our daily lives. But, the end-life of these plastics is not always taken into account. Few types of plastics can be readily recycled, and durable plastics take centuries to break down in landfills ...
First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a ...
Join us on First Friday for a special opportunity to meet science illustrator and artist Kirsten Carlson! Explore her stunning work that blends art, science, and storytelling, and hear firsthand about her creative process and passion for the natural world.Come get inspired, ask questions, and connect with the artist!
Where: Pacific GroveCost:
First Friday: Spooky AstronomyGet in the Halloween spirit with a night of cosmic chills and family thrills. Join us for a frightfully fun evening featuring live music, ooey gooey science demos, creepy crafting, and a spook-tacular Halloween-themed laser show! Perfect for all ages, this is one event your family won’t want to miss!
Where: OaklandCost: $10 Ganeral, $5 kids/seniors, Free members
Question: How can we learn about matter that we can’t see? Answer: By looking at how the invisible matter’s gravity affects the matter we can see. This is gravitational lensing, an exciting and active field of cosmology research through which we hope to answer fundamental questions about the universe like the nature of ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 10/04/25
First Saturday: Free Tour of the Santa Cruz ArboretumAround the World in 60-90 Minutes!On the first Saturday of each month, the Arboretum offers a docent or staff-led tour of the Arboretum.Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, California, and Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens or the developing World Conifer Collection or Rare Fruit ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission, and for members
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!The event will take place in Tunnel Tops National Park, parking is located adjacent to Picnic Place (210 Lincoln Blvd for GPS) with the telescopes setup in the East Meadow.Dress warmly as conditions ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Observe the Moon nightJoin Foothill College Astronomy and the Peninsula Astronomical Society at NASA's Observe the Moon night!Observe the moon and other astronomical objects at Observe the Moon night. The Foothill College observatory will be open, along with portable telescopes alongside the observatory. Come for the detailed view of the moon, stay for ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free
Monday, 10/06/25
Beyond the Myth: How Regulation Fuels Smarter Innovation in an AI WorldIn July, the European Union unveiled new rules to regulate artificial intelligence as part of its landmark 2024 AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law. The rules are aimed at promoting safety and transparency and protecting copyright holders, among other things. The Trump administration released its own AI Action Plan ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $15 Members in person, $10 online
Single-Molecule Imaging Reveals the Mechanism of Bidirectional Replication Initiation in Higher EukaryotesChromosomes are copied from thousands of origins. At each origin, two replicative DNA helicases are first assembled, then activated to begin unwinding DNA. Several replication proteins are subsequently recruited to the active helicase, forming a replisome. The helicase must undergo dramatic conformational changes during its activation and this process is ...
Humanity today faces the unprecedented challenge of staying within the nine planetary boundaries that define a safe operating space for our planet: from greenhouse gases and land use change to freshwater disruption, ocean acidification, and the spread of novel entities. The building sector - responsible for nearly 40% of global ...
With 2025 marking the 10-year anniversary of the "Wall of Birds" at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, at this special Birdy Hour artist Jane Kim will take the audience on a spectacular 375-million year artistic journey celebrating the evolution and diversity of birds. Jane will reflect on how the mural ...
Humans have wondered whether we are alone in the universe for millennia. Finally, a future NASA observatory may bring us the answers. NASA’s upcoming Habitable Worlds Observatory will follow in the tradition of other great observatories like Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope. It will be the most powerful ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Seniors, members, students
Tuesday, 10/07/25
Happiness MattersFrom the research frontlines to your daily routine: happiness, at the molecular level.CEO of Matter Neuroscience, Dr. Axel Bouchon, will give an introduction to the science of happiness including latest findings from several fMRI studies which provide the first evidence of a biomarker for happiness in the human brain. This ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
SETI Live: Space Weather AlertThe Sun is restless again! A massive coronal hole has opened up, sending streams of solar wind racing toward Earth. These high-speed particles not only light up our skies with dazzling auroras but can also affect satellites, power grids, and communications.In this special SETI Live, heliophysicist Dr. Becca Robinson (SETI ...
Stacking van der Waals layers provides new opportunities to design electronic band structure. The weak bonding between layers enables the addition of a relative twist and allows for relaxation into distinct local stacking configurations. Together, these effects generate spatially modulated electronic structure over a variety of length scales. Recent measurements ...
Adapting to Climate Change: What if We Get it Right?Join Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, celebrated marine biologist and author, in a frank conversation with Point Blue Conservation Science's Chief Science Officer, Dr. Grant Ballard. They will navigate the space between the daunting reality of our climate situation and the tangible, science-based opportunities for action.The discussion will explore the powerful ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $45
This Time It's Different: AI Startups Across Three GenerationsThere's no denying we're living through an AI boom. But, despite the hype, AI is far from an overnight success. The story of AI is a rollercoaster of both booms and busts stretching back many decades. What You'll Experience:Veteran tech author and journalist John Markoff will lead a conversation with three pioneers who have ...
