SkeptiCal 2013, Northern California Science & Skepticism ConferenceThe 2013 SkeptiCal Science & Skepticism Conference brings science and critical thinking to Northern California.The plenary speakers are:* Dr. Eugenie Scott, President, National Center for Science Education, on "Legends, Hoaxes, and Frauds of Science"* Dr. Jill Tarter, Bernard Oliver Chair, SETI Institute, on "SETI in an Age of UFOs: What ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $50 regular, $35 student; $60 for all after 5/1.
Bug DaysJoin Garden docents and entomologists for a weekend of fun and exciting insect related programs. From tours of the Garden in search of pollinators to hands on demonstrations and interactions with live specimens, this is sure to "bee" a great event.Check website for a complete schedule of activities.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with Garden Admission
Bug DaysJoin Garden docents and entomologists for a weekend of fun and exciting insect related programs. From tours of the Garden in search of pollinators to hands on demonstrations and interactions with live specimens this is sure to "bee" a great event. Check website for a complete schedule of activities.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Winged Predators-RaptorsJoin a Ranger on an easy 2-mile hike to look for winged hunters in the sky. Learn about a raptor's role in the environment and how you can become involved in the study of hawks, falcons and eagles. Bring water, sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes. Field guides and binoculars ...
Galaxies are the building blocks of the Universe; massive structures that contain up to 100s of billions of stars. Galaxies in today's Universe show a striking diversity among their properties, with large variations in their appearance, age, size, weight, and stellar birth rate. Despite this diversity, galaxies can broadly be ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Wind Waves & a Need for SpeedIn 1851, a British royal yacht race created a sensation that leads us to today and the America's Cup Race featuring the world's best sailors, the fastest sailboats every invented, and the most coveted trophy in competitive sailing sports. This year the race will take place in the San Francisco ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
The State of the UniversePrograms include concert, a talk by a University of California astronomer about current research, and (weather permitting) viewing through the historic Great Lick Refractor and the Nickel 40-inch telescope. Knowledgeable local amateur astronomers outside the buildings provide additional telescopes and informal astronomy discussions.Due to safety concerns, children under the age ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $40 General, prefered options available
Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society Star PartyInfant stars, ancient stars, hard-working stars, stars with broods of planets. Take a look through the telescopes to discover our galaxy's family of stars.
Where: Walnut CreekCost: Free
Dark Energy and the Runaway UniverseThe expansion rate of the Universe is speeding up with time, rather than slowing down due to gravity as expected. The origin of the repulsive "dark energy" may be the biggest unsolved mystery in all of physics.Speaker: Dr. Alex Filippenko, UC Berkeley
