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In this talk, Nicholas Coles will discuss the “Multiverse Problem”: the idea that the many decision points that researchers reach in the pursuit of knowledge have multiplicative consequences for the conclusions that they make. Nicholas will discuss how this Multiverse Problem can constrain the generalizability of some research endeavors - ...
Where: Cost: Free
The COVID Labyrinth: Where Are We In It and How Do We Escape?Join us for a medical panel discussion about where we are in the COVID pandemic. What progress has been made? What failures have contributed most to making recovery so complicated? How do we, and should we, accelerate the vaccination programs in other countries? Do we have a realistic exit strategy? ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 General, Free for Members,
The interstellar medium is the "stuff between the stars" in galaxies: the dynamic, turbulent environment out of which new stars are born. Understanding the processes that govern star formation and galactic evolution are areas of active research, and open questions abound. Particularly mysterious is the role of the interstellar magnetic ...
Where: Cost: Free
Building Traversable Wormholes (In Theory) - LivestreamEinstein's Theory of General Relativity tells us that gravity is geometry, in the form of the curvature of spacetime. But what spacetime shapes are allowed in this theory? Traversable wormholes -- tunnels through spacetime that observers can pass through -- have long been relegated to the realm of science fiction. ...
New Energy Nexus is an international non-profit that supports clean-energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks. It strives towards an abundant world with a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population in the shortest time possible. Crucial to making this lasting change is uplifting communities around the globe who ...
Identifying anomalous observations has important business impacts across all industries. None more than in the world of fraud detection where some observations are intentionally trying to hide, which is different than most rare event problems that exist in modeling. This talk will highlight some modern approaches to anomaly detection - ...
Where: Cost: Free!
Galaxies on the Edge: Properties of Galaxies on the Edge of Distant Superclusters - LivestreamThe NASA Cosmic Origins program asks "How did we get here?" and "How did galaxies evolve from the very first systems to the types we observe". In this talk, we'll explore these questions by focusing on galaxies and their environments. We'll start by defining galaxy types and discussing where they're ...
Where: Cost: Free
New Views of our Solar System from the James Webb Space TelescopeJoin Dr Leigh Fletcher, a planetary scientist from the University of Leicester, as he reveals the incredible potential of the James Webb Space Telescope for exploring the diverse environments across our Solar System. Webb will explore worlds both near and far, using its unprecedented infrared capabilities to open the door ...
Where: Cost: Free
Low Temperature Properties of Glasses - LivestreamA wide variety of amorphous materials exhibit similar behavior in their low temperature thermal properties regardless of their chemical composition. Examples include a linear specific heat and a T2 thermal conductivity. These features have been attributed to tunneling two level systems (TLS). However, the standard TLS model has not been ...
Join us for this very special book talk with author Bernd Brunner as he takes us through his fascinating new book Taming Fruit: From Fruit Forests & Oases to Orchards. Early orchards may have been oases dotted with date trees, where desert nomads stopped to rest. In the Amazon, ...
Climate models project that changes in patterns of temperature and precipitation delivery will be ubiquitous, but how those changes cascade through watersheds is less certain. Indeed, the widespread disconnect between changes in extreme precipitation and extreme streamflow contrasts with model projections and underlies what has been referred to as a ...
Within months of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, public health systems in the United States (and around the world) were stretched to the brink of destruction. The virus infected millions, killed hundreds of thousands, and effectively made the country stand still. Nineteen months later, the pandemic continues. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Understanding the ghost particle - LivestreamProf Daniela Bortoletto - Head of Particle Physics, Oxford University, will host this lecture, and moderate the Q&A session after the talks.Speakers will be:Prof David WarkProf Steven BillerAt this event, these three senior members of our department will look at the incredible contribution to neutrino research the sub-department of Particle ...
Where: Cost: Free
Weekday Morning Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon Hike at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide ...
After Dark: Discover WonderSpark your curiosity at After Dark! As the sun sets, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors, inviting you to take your imagination out to play. Be ready to bring fresh eyes to old favorites and uncover phenomenal new experiences. And join Exploratorium Osher ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 40,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude the albino alligator), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic Shake ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19 - $16.50 depending on entrance time
Humans and Alcohol: The Archaeology of a Deeply Entangled Relationship - LivestreamAttitudes about alcohol exhibit a striking degree of ambivalence. On one hand, drinking alcohol is a broadly accepted and very popular activity around the world. Yet, alcohol has also acquired a bad reputation as a dangerous substance. Some governments and religions have even tried to ban it altogether. Archaeological evidence ...
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Micromitigation: Fighting Air Pollution with Activated Carbon - LivestreamWe would like to invite new members to join Counter Culture Labs' Micromitigation Meetup alternate Thursdays. We will be discussing ways to deploy existing adsorption technology using commodity granulated activated carbon for the mitigation of air pollution. We welcome those interested in both the environmental justice and technical engineering aspects of ...
Ever wondered what makes certain plants and animals glow in the dark? Join a panel of bioluminescence experts for a deep dive into the inner workings of nature’s glow, including what it can teach us about our relationship with beneficial bacteria, the surprising evolutionary clues it unlocks, and how it ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 11/05/21
Bay Area Chemistry Symposium - LivestreamThe Bay Area Chemistry Symposium provides a unique opportunity to connect local students and academics with scientists from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, covering themes of synthesis and design in medicinal, process, and computational chemistry. The one-day symposium will feature keynote addresses given by Gilead, Genentech, and Novartis as well ...
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a special free online screening of “The Falconer”in honor of the Fall Raptor Migration Season! The event is free but registration is required. Guests who register for the event will receive a viewing link and password to access the film anytime between 7pm Friday, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 11/06/21
Fall 2021 King Tides ProgramEach year, the King Tides come to the Palo Alto Baylands (and much of the California Coast!). Join us in a fun, interactive learning experience which will teach you about what a King Tides is, and why they are so exciting. All ages are welcome - activities will be accessible ...
Deep sea researcher Dr. Amanda Kahn of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and San Jose State University will share her latest findings on the secret lives of sponges at. Vast reefs and gardens of sponges form the foundation of unique communities in the deep ocean. Learn how sponges move without muscles ...
Join author and anthropologist Ann Armbrecht as she speaks about her work following medicinal plants to the source, documenting the stories of the people and places behind finished herbal products. She will talk about why it is important to know where the herbs you use come from, outline responsible sourcing ...