Drops of Innovation - Bridging Physics to SustainabilityThis seminar explores groundbreaking advances at the intersection of interfacial physics and sustainability. Three revolutionary systems are unveiled: (1) Droplet mops that remove surface contaminants with 99.9% efficiency using raindrop-sized impacts, slashing water use by 90% for solar farm cleaning; (2) A self-sufficient air-to-fertilizer system combining fog harvesting and droplet-based ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
In Town Star PartyCome join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.Event details:Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. The event duration is 2 hours. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 05/24/25
Foothills Family Nature WalkJoin us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Good for ages 6 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.Register here.
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Sunday, 05/25/25
Morning Hike at Skyline Ridge Open Space PreserveJoin POST for this guided hike at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve! A POST Representative will share a few words about POST’s decades of conservation success before hiking groups leave to explore a moderate to strenuous 4.5 mile hike with 800 feet of elevation gain.POST has made many contributions towards ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Tuesday, 05/27/25
A Power Supply to Remove Machine Learning Transients from the Grid - LivestreamThe rapid growth of AI is straining the existing power grid. In response to the challenges presented by AI, the Bits & Watts Initiative is launching a new flagship program on Sustainably Powering AI and recently selected six research projects to support with seed grants. In this webinar, Prof. Philip Levis will ...
In 1976 Kroger and Reich established the existence of a low-lying nuclear excited state in 229Th through the spectroscopy of ? rays emitted following the ? decay of 233U. The prospects of a laser-accessible nuclear transition touched off a flurry of proposals to utilize this apparently unique nuclear transition as ...
With numerous gray whale strandings in the news in recent weeks, it’s a good time to put them in the spotlight. Marine biologist Barbie Halaska will lead us on a celebration of their incredible natural history. She will draw from her deep experience in performing necropsies and share how they ...
Where: Cost: $10 donation suggested
Wonderfest Ask a Science Envoy: Smartphone Seismology & Histamine NeurologyWonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with enhanced communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:UC Berkeley seismologist Savvas Marcou on Smartphones Map Ground Shaking in Our Neighborhoods - California is earthquake country. Everyone would love to know how much shaking ...
Bodega Marine Lab Seminar Series - LivestreamJoin us for the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory Seminar Series, featuring speakers from within the marine sciences community and beyond.Speaker: Kayode Jegede, UC DavisRegister at weblink to receive connection information
Trailblazing AI journalist Karen Hao comes all the way from Hong Kong to San Francisco to discuss the issues raised in her new book, Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI. Hao tackles the hard-hitting questions many people are afraid to face about the disruptive power of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General in person, $10 online, member discount
Join Alicia John-Baptiste, San Francisco’s first Chief of Infrastructure, Climate, and Mobility, as she covers a range of topics from her strategic vision for SF's infrastructure to innovations in mobility and transportation to how she plans to tackle the city's ambitious climate goals and more. John-Baptiste is committed to shaping ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8.24 (including ticket fee)
Choosing the Best Telescope: Panel of SFAA observers help navigate the myriad of optionsThere are many reasons to buy a telescope. Perhaps you want to get your kids interested in science. Or you may want to dabble in astrophotography. Or maybe you want to have a telescope placed prominently on your deck, so your guests will be impressed with your technical prowess. We are holding ...
Ten years ago the New Horizons spacecraft flew by the Pluto system and revealed an unexpectedly diverse range of landscapes on the dwarf planet and its largest moon Charon, implying complex geological histories for these distant worlds. Dr. White will lead a tour of their often bizarre terrains, some of ...
How can we synthesize complex molecules more efficiently? Biosynthesis is the study of how microbes and organisms make molecules, which can inspire new methods to access therapeutic compounds. In this seminar, we will discuss some of the strategies used to find the enzymatic machinery that perform interesting chemical transformations in ...
Where: Santa CruzCost:
Thursday, 05/29/25
Space in the Bay Area: Research, Technology and the Commercialization of SpaceThe Bay Area Science and Innovation Consortium (BASIC) and the Bay Area Council Economic Institute invite you to the release of their new report Space in the Bay Area: Research, Technology, and the Commercialization of Space. Globally recognized as a leader in technology and innovation, the region is less well known ...
June Lukuyu is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington affiliated with the UW Clean Energy Institute, a co-investigator with the eGUIDE initiative and a fellow with the Energy for Growth Hub and Kigali Collaborative Research Center. Her work centers on developing practical solutions for creating sustainable, inclusive, and integrated ...
Why are Titan’s river deltas missing? Planetary scientist Beth Johnson chats with Brown University’s Sam Birch to explore a strange and unexpected mystery on Saturn’s largest moon. Using data from NASA’s Cassini mission and advanced computer modeling, Birch’s team reveals that Titan's shorelines defy Earth-like expectations. Despite Titan's known ...
Where: Cost: Free
From Conspiracy Theorist to Debunker - LivestreamBattling misinformation and pseudoscience in the modern information age is necessary (and sometimes thankless) work. The need for engaged, effective science communicators is greater than ever, especially in the online media spaces where conspiracy theories and pseudoscience thrive. Join us for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with Dan Wilson, the biologist ...
Successful transitions to net zero for China and India are critical if the world is to achieve the targets of the Paris Agreement. Their starting points ??" including the structure of their economies and institutions ??" are very different. Consequently, their approach to the governance of the transition will have ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: TapestryCelebrate AAPI Heritage Month and QTAPI (queer & trans Asian-Pacific Islanders) Week at After Dark! Dive into the rich history of fiber arts, and explore queer and trans AAPI perspectives both locally and globally. Enjoy a deluxe drag show featuring performers from the Bay Area’s most beloved API drag houses, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Climate action in San Francisco - Pollution, Policy, and People PowerJoin the San Francisco Environment Department for a lively panel discussion on climate action in San Francisco and beyond. 2024 was the hottest year on record, and climate-changing emissions are rising. But San Francisco has a track record of leadership, having cut its emissions almost in half since 1990.In 2025, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
NightLifeWhen the lights dim, the museum comes alive at NightLife. With live DJs, hand-crafted drinks, glowing lights, and 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Plus, you can:Explore our two newest exhibits, Dino Days and Unseen Oceans: Roam among ...
