Arecibo Radar Observations of Near-Earth AsteroidsRadar observations are one of the only groundbased techniques to spatially resolve near-Earth asteroids. Images with up to 7.5-m resolution reveal a wide variety of shapes, surface features and helped to discover many binary objects. Our understanding of the nature and evolution of NEAs has changed radically in recent years, ...
Think of life without modern drugs. Diseases that are considered simple inconveniences today were often incurable only 50 years ago. But the process to develop a new drug and bring it to patients is long and costly. Only a few drugs – out of thousands or millions of compounds tested ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Free 3-Session Climate Action Workshop During three weekly workshop sessions, you will join with a small group of Bay Area residents to:*Calculate your carbon footprint*Consider ways to reduce your ecological footprint and make substantive changes in your community*Take action (as much or as little as you choose)*Access the wisdom, advice, and collaboration of your community ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
High Performance Computing: Union of Software and Reconfigurable LogicModern FPGA platforms have capabilities that are well suited to assume a more central role in the implementation of complex embedded processing systems. In particular, FPGAs are well placed to be at the heart of complex signal processing, packet processing and high performance computing applications because of their high computational ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free ($2 donation for refreshments)
Off Grid Energy Solutions In Developing Countries Speaker SeriesAshok's famous cook stove will be showcased at the event. This cook stove has helped increase overall cooking efficiency in developing countries, as well as it has dramatically reduced the public health issues that are related to bad indoor air quality from inefficient open-air biomass burning.· Esteemed UC Berkeley Professor ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
In the Balance: Energy, Economy and EnvironmentWith California projected to add another 15 million people in the next few decades, how can the state meet growing energy demand while protecting its natural environment? And how can it do all that while protecting an innovative business environment that creates jobs and drives economic growth? Will a transition ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, Free students
