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Welcome to our 32nd annual π Day! Help us celebrate this never-ending number (3.14159 . . .) and Einstein's birthday as well. On the afternoon of Thursday, March 14, 2019, visit us for Community Pi Day, participate in π-related activities, and enjoy a piece of pie. Founded at the Exploratorium by our own Prince of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Pay what you wish
The Star-Formation History of the Universe revealed by gamma raysThe light emitted by all galaxies across the history of the Universe is encoded in the intensity of the extragalactic background light (EBL), the diffuse cosmic radiation field at ultraviolet, optical, and infrared wavelengths. The EBL is a source of opacity for high-energy γ rays via the photon-photon interaction, leaving ...
The many phases of massive galaxies In past years, large and deep photometric and spectroscopic surveys have significantly advanced our understanding of galaxy growth, from the most active time in the universe (z~2) to the present day. In particular, the evolution in stellar mass, star formation rate, and structure of complete galaxy samples have provided independent ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Grid Voltage Regulation with Distributed Energy ResourcesUtilities manage voltage drop along feeder circuits that can extend tens of miles. According to industry standards, a utility is obligated to keep the voltage at each service within 5% of its rated values. It usually accomplishes this using distributed capacitor banks and voltage regulators - automatically adjustable load-tap - ...
Feeling a little irrational? How about transcendental? Excited to taste some math puns? Don’t miss the Exploratorium’s favorite holiday - after all, we made it up - and make sure to taste some savory, sweet, and mathematically specific baked goods at Pairings: Pie. Mmmmm, circle constants!
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 door, $0.00 with A.D. membership
AI NightLifeAn electric and eclectic night awaits as NightLife investigates artificial intelligence and the ways in which it’s already transforming our world. Explore immersive experiences, AI, blockchains, and other technological innovations that will shape our future with interactive projects by students at the California College of the Arts and other Bay Area ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Trying to decide how you're going to celebrate Pi Day (3.14) this year? Avoid the congested airports and typical math holiday madness, and join us instead for Ask a Scientist's Pi Day Puzzle Party a boisterous math and logic puzzle competition, hosted by Juliana Gallin and Wes Carroll. You can compete solo or ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: free
Linguistics: making sense from noiseLanguage is a ubiquitous part of our lives, yet most of us give little conscious thought to the many linguistic choices we make every day. Why do we sound the way we do, and choose the words we say? How do other people perceive our speech? What’s so difficult about ...
WHAT: Australia’s Psychic Detectives and Psychic “Predictions”Just how many crimes have so-called Psychic Detectives solved in Australia? How do their claims stack up against the results? Do Police really call upon the paranormal to find missing people? Join Australian Skeptic Richard Saunders as he examines some famous crimes and the ...