The demand-side of electricity markets has an important role to play in advancing our progress towards cleaner and more reliable electric power systems. Across the country, and across the world, governments are implementing policies designed to improve demand-side energy efficiency and enable more efficient electricity demand-response. Measuring the impacts and ...
What can your genes say about your risk of cancer? We will discuss our current understanding of how family history and genes affect the carcinogenic process.Speaker: John S. Witte, UCSF
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Three Presentations at Romberg Tiburon CenterCara Gallager (Hines Lab) Estimating energy sequestration and outflow by the Harbor Porpoise, Phocoena phocoena Melissa Patten (Boyer Lab) Native plant expansion: Investigating a novel morphology of submerged aquatic vegetation in the San Francisco Estuary TJ Yockachonis (Stillman Lab) Does multiple paternity increase fitness in stressful environments?
Where: TiburonCost: Free
Border Gateway Protocol: the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Internet RoutingInternet routing relies on good faith and trust among network operators to maintain a clean, correct global routing table. If network operators inject false routes, and persuade their peers and transit providers to propagate them, the results can range from simple denial of service to subtle traffic redirection. This talk ...
Dr. Wackernagel will discuss the Living Planet Report, 2014 and the Global Footprint Network's ecological footprint. The Living Planet Report is a science-based analysis of the health of our planet and the impact of human activity. Wackernagel has worked on sustainability on six continents and lectured at more than 100 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Student
7:00-7:25: Birgitta Whaley(Berkeley Quantum Information and Computation Center) on "What role does Quantum Mechanics play in Biology?Advances in nanotechnology are driving the development of microscopic studies of biological phenomena...Read more7:25-7:50: Jonathon Keats(Philosopher) on "A Dilettante's Guide to the Universe"How do you develop real estate using string theory? How ...
Threatened Oceans: Tipping PointsAccording to the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) the ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and contains 97 percent of the planet's water! In addition to providing the nutrients to feed its aquatic ecosystem, the ocean's bounty feeds and nourishes peoples around the planet. Yet evidence shows ...
Where: San RafaelCost: $10 Advance/$15 at Door General, Free for members
A Brief History of the SunThis presentation will start with the formation of the sun and progress quickly through the ways our understanding of the sun has changed over time. It will then move into our current model of the sun and the instruments we use to study it, both from space and from the ...
In The Patient Will See You Now, Eric Topol, one of the nation's top physicians, examines what he calls medicine's "Gutenberg moment." Much as the printing press liberated knowledge from the control of an elite class, new technology – from the smartphone to machine learning – is poised to democratize ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Member, $7 Student
ASSESSING GROUND SHAKING IN THE 2014 SOUTH NAPA EARTHQUAKEThe August 24, 2014, M6.0 South Napa earthquake was the largest earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Dr. Aagaard will use the South Napa earthquake to illustrate how , U.S. Geological Survey uses a variety of tools to (1) rapidly assess ground-shaking during ...
Celebrate the science behind the things that make us blush at this special SF Beer Week-meets-Valentine's Day edition of NightLife.Whether you're coupled up, searching for a mate, or happily flying solo, sip your way through a pop-up beer hall with dozens of local breweries including Anchor Brewing, Anderson Valley Brewing ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
7:00-7:25: Cathy Zoi (Stanford/ Energy Transformation Collaborative) on "Human Ingenuity, the Renewable Resource that Really Can Halt the Climate Crisis"Scientists and engineers have pioneered a suite of technologies to power our economies without emitting greenhouse gases...Read more7:25-7:50: Lucia Jacobs(UC Berkeley Psychology) on "How the Brain Evolved from a ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Pairings: A Fish StoryJoin us for robust presentations and refreshing conversations designed to inspire your scientific palate.Tonight's Menu: A Fish Story It's that time of year again: Pacific herring are back in the Bay. As waters roil with spawning fish, and hordes of sea birds and mammals flock to the feast, San Francisco's ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Russell Wilcox, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryPopular misconceptions about the significance of quantum physics are often used to sell questionable products. Key among these misconceptions is the claim that matter is mind-dependent. Rather than simply debunk this and similar claims, Russell Wilcox will explore the serious philosophical basis for an interpretation of quantum ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Sleep Should Be SilentThis talk will review and provide an update of common symptoms, consequences and treatments of obstructive sleep apnea.Speaker: Rafael Pelayo, MD, Clinical Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science - Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine
Dr. Arati Prabhakar, director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), will be the first speaker for the spring 2015 View from the Top series.
Celebrate your creative side with activities designed to get you thinking. Make light fly, create music with pen and paper, and animate a light cube. Benesse Corporation will be here, all the way from Japan, to showcase some of its best activities for lifelong learning.
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Does the Environment Still Matter? Daily Temperature and Income in the United StatesIt is widely hypothesized that incomes in wealthy countries are insulated from environmental conditions because individuals have the resources needed to adapt to their environment. We test this idea in the wealthiest economy in human history. Using within-county variation in weather, we estimate the effect of daily temperature on annual ...
Drinks reception for Sense About Science USA and the Ask for Evidence campaignThis event will introduce the recently established Sense About Science USA to an invited audience, with discussion of its collaboration with Stats.org and plans for the Ask for Evidence campaign in the US.Professor John Ioannidis, C.F. Rehnborg Chair in Disease Prevention at Stanford University, will give a keynote speech to ...
Mathematician Blaise Pascal famously wrote, "The heart has reasons that reason cannot comprehend." Perhaps. But, on Valentine's Day Eve, and with the expert help of UCSF's Thomas Lewis, Wonderfest and Ask a Scientist will give comprehension a try.How did the human race evolve from solitary predators into the intensely social creatures ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Green FridayGREEN FRIDAY meets on the second Friday of the month in the Sierra Club Office, 2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. Doors open 7pm; the program runs from 7:30 to 9:30 including questions and discussion. Refreshments are served. $3 donation is requested. Our programs present speakers and topics discussing the most ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $3 donation requested
Imaging Extrasolar PlanetsAlthough more than a thousand extrasolar planets are now known, almost all have been discovered through indirect techniques. A small number have been directly imaged - the planet spatially resolved from its star - which opens up detection of new kinds of planets (young, massive, in the outer parts of ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free ($3 parking)
Flame Retardant Dilemma SymposiumThis symposium series brings together contributors from industry, government, academia, and citizens groups to share information on flame retardant standards as well as how to protect human and environmental health by reducing toxics in consumer products.A suggested donation to cover lunch and materials can be made at the registration table ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25 General, $10 F/T Students, $50 Corporate
Saturday, 02/14/15
'Access to Scientific Expertise in Fast Growing African CountriesThe Nigerian government halted polio vaccination after pressure from religious leaders in 2007, and vaccinators continue to be attacked. In South Africa, current president Jacob Zuma publicly expressed the belief that showering after sex prevents HIV transmission. In Zambia, genetically-modified food aid was rejected because of misleading safety claims from the British ...
Explore interactive science exhibits, learn about cool science jobs, and have your questions answered by scientists! Family Science Days are FREE and open to all, and features hands-on demos, shows, talks by scientists, and other activities appropriate for K-12 children and their families. The event runs from 11AM-5PM at the ...
Some secrets are just too cool to keep to yourself. Bring your sweetie on this adventure among Golden Gate Park's magnolias and other wonders, but don't give it away! Thinkwalks has created a treasure hunt for adventurous couples to discover the park's most romantic, flowery secret. There's a surprise activity ...
MSI takes to the tidepools for a treasure hunt of nature's beautiful intertidal secrets. We'll spend our time taking advantage of the low tide to reach the outer edges of Pillar Point, while taking in spectacular vantages as we slowly retreat to shore. Will we find crabs, sea stars, eels ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: $20 General, $10 Members
Parent's Night Off at Oakland ZooChocolate & Roses – check! Romantic dinner reservation – booked! Do not disturb sign – printed! Child care – uh oh! Let us look after your kids for you, while you take some quality time for yourselves! Even though they are for kids, Parent's Nights Off are designed with adults in ...
Where: OaklandCost: $45 per child and $30 for each additional sibling
Explore interactive science exhibits, learn about cool science jobs, and have your questions answered by scientists! Family Science Days are FREE and open to all, and features hands-on demos, shows, talks by scientists, and other activities appropriate for K-12 children and their families. The event runs from 11AM-5PM at the ...
Marine mammals are notoriously difficult to study in their natural environment. They travel vast distances and dive to incredible depths. Recent advances in technology have revolutionized our ability to study these animals. As a result, a new field of study called "biologging" has emerged.Small sensors and transmitters are attached to ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Innovations in Clinical Trial RegistersThe amount of publicly available information from clinical trials is increasing rapidly and going to continue to increase. The new European Union Clinical Trials law will require all future drug trials to be registered on a public register and to report results. The recently launched AllTrials campaign, calling for all ...
Bring the family to The Tech for the 3D Print Jam on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 16! Learn exactly what 3D printing is, make your own designs, and explore the horizons of what's possible with this rapidly developing technology. Most offerings are drop-in and free with admission (fee-based workshops noted ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free with Admission
CUBESATS FOR EARTH IMAGING Planet Labs co-founder and CTO Chris Boshuizen will discuss their plans to deploy an Earth-imaging satellite network via CubeSats.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Tuesday, 02/17/15
Bird Walk Hike at Lake Merritt in OaklandJanuary is the perfect time to observe wintering waterfowl. Join the Lindsay Wildlife Museum for a morning of birding with experienced birdwatchers from the Mt Diablo Audubon Society. Bring your binoculars and learn how to tell the difference between a tern and a gull. Bird walk hike will be at ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $15.00 (Member: $10.00)
The Anthropocene Epoch in Cosmic EvolutionInformed by comparative planetology and a survey of the major episodes in Earth history, Dr. Grinspoon will offer a taxonomy of planetary catastrophes meant to illuminate the unusual nature of the "Anthropocene", the current epoch of human-driven planetary-scale changes, and reframe our current environmental and technological predicaments as part of ...
Kosovo's Fight for Sustainable Energy Access: Where is American Aid Going?With support from the World Bank and US Government, the Kosovar Government has already begun the initial process of designing a new, inefficient coal power plant, Kosovo C, with air pollution emissions up to twice as high as those allowed under both US and Chinese regulations. The Kosovar people and leading ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tide Talks by Kame RichardsRacers, cruisers, power boats, kayaks, and swimmers will see and learn how the tide currents move on San Francisco Bay. $15 cash only. Reservations a must, call 707-759-2045 or email tjimtantillo@comcast.net
BREAKING THE SEEING BARRIERS FOR PLANETARY ASTRONOMYWhen Galileo pointed his telescope toward Jupiter in 1609, and discovered what we now call the Galilean moons, he did not realize that he had just established a new research field in astronomy. In the past four centuries, planetary astronomy, the study of our solar system bodies using telescopes, has ...
The main arguments against geo-engineering (direct climate intervention) to stop global warming are: 1) It would be a massive, irreversible, risky bet; 2) everyone has to agree to it, which they won't; 3) the unexpected side effects might be horrific; 4) once committed to, it could never be stopped.What if ...
