The Wide Field InfRared Survey Telescope mission is the highest priority large space project recommended by the 2010 Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, and it is expected to begin development in 2017 when the James Webb Space Telescope is nearing launch. WFIRST was conceived to conduct wide field, near-infrared surveys ...
The next generation of the tech campus is currently being planned and built in Silicon Valley, and designs that focus on sustainability are the new trend. Tech giants Samsung and Facebook are leading the way with plans for green and living roofs at their new campuses. Learn about the motivating ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, Free for members
Get Your Goose On! Nature Program for KidsEver wonder about the San Francisco Bay wetlands and the wildlife in your very own backyard? Join us for an adventure here at your local library. You'll get up close and personal with real feet and beaks of birds while you play bird games and create your own wild craft. ...
Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder: What we know and what are we investigating?Jennifer Pinto-Martin, HB '78, PhD, MPH is the Maclnnes Professor and Chair of the Biobehavioral Health Sciences Department at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Public Health Initiatives, and is the Director for ...
Tides on San Francisco Bay by Kame RichardsRacers, cruisers, power boats, kayaks and swimmers will see and learn how the tides move on San Francisco Bay. $15 Reservations a must, call 408-263-7877 or email jimtantillo@comcast.net
Where: SausalitoCost: $15
Understanding PainPain speaks as forcefully and as personally as any human experience. While the ability to experience pain is essential for survival, chronic pain is the scourge of sentient existence. As a topic of research, pain presents a formidable challenge for scientists. How does individual perception of pain vary? Why are some chronic ...
Where: San JoseCost: $15 General, ($10 Wonderfest Discount)
Fungi are hyperdiverse organisms that assemble in dynamic and complex communities and details on individual species are crucial for understanding such complicated assemblages. Studying fungal populations allows understanding how specific species live in nature, which is crucial for a full appreciation of fungal diversity. Populations can tell us about how ...
