Thanksgiving Camp: Green Power, The Science of Renewable EnergyAt our Thanksgiving Camp "Green Power", we will explore what energy is and the various forms it comes in. We will learn about the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy and why that is of concern in our world today. While making devices powered by the sun (with solar cells) ...
Where: OaklandCost: $95/day
Friday, 11/25/11
Public Invited to Watch as NASA Begins Journey Back to MarsCuriosity, NASA's next Mars rover, is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center in FL at 7:21 a.m. PST. Members of the public are invited to the NASA Ames Exploration Center to view the live, televised launch on the large, immersive theater screen. NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission is preparing ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Robert Ferguson Observatory - Public Solar ViewingSolar Viewing and Planet Walk are FREE. (Donations are gratefully accepted.)State Park Admission: $8.00Docents will be on hand to show you our only star; the Sun, through specially filtered telesccopes and other devices. This is both a fun and safe experience for the whole family!**Handicapped parking and wheelchair access are ...
Where: KenwoodCost: $8.00 Parking
Come to Foothill Observatory and join us in the exploration of our Universe!Foothill Observatory Friday Evening ProgramCome to Foothill Observatory and join us in the exploration of our Universe!Foothill Observatory is open for public viewing every clear Friday evening from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Visitors can view the wonders of the universe through the observatory's new computer-controlled 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Views ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost:
Saturday, 11/26/11
Creek Walks to see spawning Coho SalmonExplore the Lagunitas Creek watershed with SPAWN's experienced naturalist on a quest to see the endangered coho salmon.Advanced registration required at the event web link below.Additional details and exact meeting location provided via email after you register.
Science and creativity in the city of innovationSome of the City's most interesting natives aren't people, but the brainchildren of make-it-happen San Franciscans that have changed the world. Explore the science behind the creations of some of SF's important imaginators, learn a bit about the neuroscience of creativity, and experiment ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
SMCAS Star Party Come out and bring the kids for a mind expanding look at the universe.Setup of telescopes begins around sunset, with observations beginning about 1 hour later.
Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
The past five years have brought considerable changes to geothermal development. Historically high oil prices since 2005 have focused attention on renewable energy, supported by a global ambition to address greenhouse gas reduction. Geothermal developments have accelerated in many parts of the world, both in countries (such as New Zealand, Indonesia and ...
Robert Ferguson Observatory - NIght Sky Fall SeriesGalactic "Halo" and Globular ClustersOrion, Lepus, Eridanus How to RegisterEmail nightsky@rfo.org for preregistration instructions. Or, arrive a half-hour early on the night of the first class to register, as space allows. Fee:Series : $75 Single Session : $23 (available after first class)Prices include admission to the State Park at class time.At ...
When our grandparents were young, there was no such thing as an antibiotic. Diseases like tuberculosis were invariably fatal. In the twentieth century, the fortuitous discoveries of penicillin from a mold and streptomycin from soil made a revolution in medicine. Today, we have even more powerful antibiotics, but also more ...
