Speaker: Naomi Oreskes, UC San Diego & Scripps Institution of OceanographyRoom 105
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Green Myths BustedYour low-carbon lifestyle might be dirtier than you think. A new study by the Union of Concerned Scientists, Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living, debunks many cherished facets of sustainable consumption. Among their conclusions: Buying local food is not the most effective way to combat global warming; it's not ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free Members, $7 Students
Conversations at the Herbst: The Neuroscience of ZenJoin us for evening where we will dive into the depths of the brain and zen meditation to learn where the two intersect and what it means for our well being. Dr. Goldin spent 6 years in India and Nepal studying various languages, Buddhist philosophy and debate at Namgyal Monastery ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22-26 General, $20-24 Members
Mobile Visual ComputingMobile phones made cameras ubiquitous and programmable. In this talk I will discuss how programmable cameras can be made to take better pictures, and which other applications are enabled by mobile cameras.I'll discuss the mobile visual ecosystem, from hardware and software elements to standard APIs, from NVIDIA Research perspective. I ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $10 General, $5 Members at door, free in advance
A deeper look at General RelativityOur monthly meetings begin with a short "What's Up" presented by one of our members followed by a speaker. This month's speaker is Dr. Robert PiccioniThere is no fee for visitors but we appreciate a donation for light snacks and beverages.Check our web site www.mdas.net,
Plastic now pervades civilization---how many of the things you see from where you are right now are plastic? It is an ingenious material whose miraculous qualities we take too much for granted, but it also sometimes has nightmarish downstream effects. The giant polymer molecules (polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, etc.) that are ...
Movies allow us to experience and understand worlds we may never be able to visit. During this presentation Bill Schlotter will explain how to make movies of magnetic storage bits, which reside in our laptops and internet data centers and contain the world of information. Since these nanoscale bits switch ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Wednesday, 05/23/12
Fish Feeding FrenzyHelp Ranger Bill feed the hungry inhabitants of our fresh and saltwater tanks. Watch the different feeding styles of rock cod, sea stars, and steelhead trout.
Science and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub, West BaySkeptics in the Pub, West BayFiddlers Green, MillbraeIf ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer's art, at least help us lay waste to bangers & mash!Skeptics in the Pub is a monthly ...
Many of today's robots are large, clunky assemblages of wheels, wires, and electronics. On the other hand, we can make much more mobile and effective ones by learning from millions of years of natural evolution. At the Fearing Lab in UC Berkeley, we imitate cockroaches, birds, and geckos; animals with ...
BridgeFest NightLifeCelebrate the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge with a night of swing music and reflection on San Francisco's beloved icon. When the bridge opened in 1937, a gallon of gas cost 10 cents and swing music was all the rage as the Great Depression wore on. Today, it ...
Myotonic dystrophy is the most prevalent form of muscular dystrophy and its two forms (DM1 and DM2) affect approximately 1 in 8000 people. These diseases cannot be cured, and there are no treatment options that delay disease progression. Both diseases are caused by large expansions of repeated sequences of DNA, ...
Where: EmeryvilleCost: $10 General, $5 Members, at door
The Plastic Plague: Problems and What We Can DoPlastics are like a hidden, daily oil spill - an unending stream of toxic and non-biodegradable litter entering the world and our bodies. Can recycling plastics solve the problem of plastic litter, and the poisoning of the food web? Where are we going with ocean cleanup and product stewardship? What ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Friday, 05/25/12
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:
Houge Park Start PartyMeet with members of San Jose Astronomical Society for a Star Party, weather permitting.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 05/26/12
'The Importance of Play,' Tenth International Conference on NeuroestheticsThe Tenth International Conference on Neuroesthetics, "The Importance of Being Playful," will be held at the University of California, Berkeley, May 26-27, 2012. A diverse group of speakers from the fields of neuroscience, evolutionary biology, law, art, and economics will present their work on the science and culture behind play ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Golden Gate Bridge: A Bay Area DivaWhat makes Golden Gate Bridge so special? The Golden Gate is shorter in length and one year younger than the Oakland Bay Bridge. Yet, the Golden Gate Bridge flirts with the imagination and lures people to her as if by magic. She has the power to mesmerize and make people ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Invented in San Francisco Walking Tour: GG Bridge Anniversary EditionScience and creativity in a city of innovationBridge architect Joseph Strauss devised more than the world's most iconic span: he came up with the hard hat, to protect his team of fearless workers, along with many other inventions. Celebrate the birthday of our beautiful bridge by discovering the inventions our ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Tales of the Maya Skies: Director and Producer Q&AImmerse yourself in the beauty of the "eighth wonder of the world", Mexico's Chichen Itza. Hear the story of the ancient Maya civilization in our full-dome planetarium show Tales of the Maya Skies. Narrated by Grammy Award winner and Oscar nominee Lila Downs, this show transports us to the jungles ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
Jazz Under the StarsVisit our roof top observatory and see the moon and Saturn thru our telescopes, while listening to KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly and come by anytime from 8-10 pm. Free parking in Marie Curie Lot 5. This event is weather dependent. If it's cloudy or raining, the event ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Sunday, 05/27/12
'The Importance of Play,' Tenth International Conference on NeuroestheticsThe Tenth International Conference on Neuroesthetics, "The Importance of Being Playful," will be held at the University of California, Berkeley, May 26-27, 2012. A diverse group of speakers from the fields of neuroscience, evolutionary biology, law, art, and economics will present their work on the science and culture behind play ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Golden Gate FestivalGolden Gate FestivalIt's countdown to the celebration of the year-the Golden Gate Festival on Sunday, May 27, 2012.Marking the official 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, tens of thousands of participants are expected at the historic celebration along the San Francisco waterfront. Use the information below to help plan ...
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. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Join the discussion on our mathematical future. What kinds of mathematical skills will the citizen of tomorrow require? Are we providing our children with the mathematical education that will most benefit them? Are there any lessons to be learned from history?Keith Devlin's first lecture at The Tech Museum sold out! ...
