Electron and ion heating, acceleration and energy partition during magnetic reconnection Magnetic reconnection converts energy into high-speed flows, thermal and energetic particles in a broad range of systems both in the heliosphere and the broader universe. The most detailed measurements are within the heliosphere, which therefore acts as an effective laboratory for many issues related to reconnection. While the mechanisms for ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Overgrowth of eelgrass by an invasive tunicate in Tomales BayThe invasive tunicate Didemnum vexillum has become widely distributed in estuaries in western North America over the past decade. It has recently invaded eelgrass meadows in a central California estuary, growing directly on shoots and rhizomes. This invasion is of concern due to the important role of eelgrass as a ...
Where: Point Reyes StationCost: Free
Internet of Things and InfoSecThe Internet connects the people and the computers of the world. The Internet of Things is an extension to include toasters, gas pumps, ATM machines, refrigerators, cars, tractors, factories, and everything else where a computer or controller is embedded and might be more functional if it were connected to other ...
Judy Irving, director of documentary films The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill andPelican Dreams, will join The Bay Institute and Aquarium of the Bay to look into the lives of parrots, pelicans, people, and other creatures as they struggle to survive in both urban and wild environments. The evening will include clips from ...
Tonight's Menu: Citrus AppealWhat is an orange, exactly? Get to know the Citrus family tree with Tracy Kahn, curator of the University of California, Riverside's Citrus Variety Collection, one of the world's most diverse living collections of citrus and related types with approximately 1,000 different varieties.Also:Golden Oldies: Live Music and Historic Films ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General; $10 Members; Free for Lab Members
Laugh your face off as SF Sketchfest takes over the Academy for a knee-slapping night of creatures, cocktails, and comedy, part of the annual SF Sketchfest Comedy Festival.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS"It's Almost Science" Hall(African Hall) 6:30 - 9:30pmJoin us in "It's Almost Science" Hall for Fake Ted Talks with guests Paul & ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
The Bay Area is a site of hemispheric significance for an astonishing array of migratory birds, as well as year-round resident. How can we protect so many species, with such varying sets of needs, in the midst of an ever-growing urban metropolis of 8.5 million people? Learn how one of ...
A Keen Delight: The Lick Observatory Historical Collections ProjectTony Misch of Lick Observatory will be our speaker. Tony's presentation highlights the history of astronomy as written in the evolving technologies, tools, and methods used by observational astronomers. As each generation of observers gives way to the next, its tools are replaced by more precise and efficient ones. In ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
An Evening with Neil DeGrasse TysonJoin us for an evening with Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, award winning- astrophysicist, author, and host of FOX's Cosmos for an evening of engaging conversation on science, exploration and the world as we know it. Neil deGrasse Tyson was born and raised in New York City where he was educated ...
John Hafernik, Ph.D.Concern about threats to honey bees is mounting. In the U.S., hive failure rates have increased as honey bees deal with introduced mites, diseases, pesticides and other stressors. Recently a new threat to honey bees, the parasitic phorid fly Apocephalus borealis (AKA the Zombie Fly), was discovered in San ...
Zoovie Nights Finding Nemo"Looking for a fun, family friendly way to start off the new year? Put on your jammies and enjoy an evening of Zoovie magic at Oakland Zoo. Snuggle up in our auditorium for snacks, a movie, and a chance to meet some of our education animals. Complimentary hot chocolate and ...
Where: OaklandCost:
The History and Science of Lick ObservatoryLick Observatory, wholly owned and operated by the University of California, was the first astronomical observatory purpose-built at altitude. It demonstrated the practicality of large-scale glass substrate reflecting telescopes for research. It was the fulcrum upon which the United States pivoted to dominance in observational astronomy at the close of ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Saturday, 01/16/16
Suddenly JanuarySuddenly it's January, did El Nino arrive in Muir Woods? Coho salmon, fetid adder's tongue, mushrooms, and spiders, follow Ranger Lou on this woodsy expedition to find clues of the season in the forest. People of all ages and abilities welcome. Baby backpack carriers preferred over strollers. Dress in layers. ...
Josef Albers was one of the most influential artist-educators of the twentieth century. As a member of the Bauhaus in Germany in the 1920s; a teacher at Black Mountain College during the 1930s and 1940s; and Chairman of the Department of Design at Yale University beginning in 1950, Albers developed ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Open House at the Marine Science InstitutePlease bring your friends and family to visit our site. Feel fre to explore our discovery classrooms, view live fish and invertebrates in our aquarium, and pack a picnic lunch to nibble on whilst enjoing our Bay front location. Staff will be around to answer questions and give you a ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Development of a long endurance tail-sitter VTOL UAVSteve Morris is the CTO of Martin UAV LLC of Santa Clara, California and is a well-known authority in the design and operation of small UAVs. Dr. Morris has been the lead engineer for the design, development, and testing of airframe, flight control, and flight software for more than 50 ...
While Dungeness crab captured headlines, the story is really about the record levels of the neurotoxin domoic acid. In 2015, researchers found unprecedented levels of the algal toxin in a wide range of marine organisms and for the first time in several commercial fish species.Investigations led by scientists at the ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Monday, 01/18/16
MLK Day Coastal CleanupOn January 18, we're celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with a shoreline cleanup around the EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park – and we would love your help! We love working alongside dedicated volunteers to pick up everyday items like straws, wrappers, cigarette butts, and other plastic trash ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tuesday, 01/19/16
Observing the re-enty of space debris WT1190FDr. Jenniskens will describe the airborne observations he took part in of the re-entry of space debris on Nov 13, 2016.The International Astronomical Center (IAC) and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency recently hosted a team of veteran U.S. and German observers of spacecraft re-entries, including SETI Institute research scientist ...
Why Do We LaughJoin cognitive psychologist Greg Bryant and scientist turned comedian Tim Lee for an evening of laughter. Half comedy show and half science talk, this month's Being Human explores the science behind why we laugh.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 - $15
Minerals: Shiny and BrightMinerals are important to our society. They are needed to produce many products. Learn how they are pretty but also important through 4 activities.
Where: FremontCost: Free
Twenty-One Myths of Medicinal MushroomsInformation on the use of medicinal mushrooms for preventive and therapeutic modalities has increased on the internet in the past decade. Some is based on science and most on marketing. This talk will look at 21 common misconceptions, helping separate fact from fiction.Speaker: Robert Dale Rogers
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Why Eating Good Food Makes for Good EcologyChef and founder of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Alice Waters is an author and world renowned food movement leader. After helping to change the American food landscape, Alice introduced her ideas into public schools with The Edible Schoolyard, a program that involves students in all aspects of growing, cooking, and ...
The inner continental shelf encompasses shallow depths where the turbulent wind-driven surface layer interacts with the bottom frictional layer. The complex physical dynamics of the inner shelf govern the exchange of heat, nutrients, and other tracers between the surf zone and deeper ocean. A twelve-year time series of oceanographic and ...
During the 19th and 20th centuries, groundbreaking information technologies like the telegraph, the typewriter, and the computer changed the world. All of these technologies were designed with the alphabet in mind, however, leaving open the question: what about China, Japan, and Korea? In this exhibition, the history of modern East ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Super Bowl, Football and ComputersWith Super Bowl 50 being held in Santa Clara this year, our January General Computing meeting will be on how computer technology is used in football. This technology can be seen in many other sports and at many levels of play. We will have a panel presentation by local companies, ...
Stanford professor and Natural Capital Project Co-Director Gretchen Daily will describe her quest to measure nature's contributions to society, and in doing so, convince world and corporate leaders to make smarter decisions for a more sustainable future. Dr. Daily holds several faculty and leadership positions at Stanford University. Her efforts ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $10 General, Free for members
With Auld Lang Syne still reverberating in our ears, the first Nerd Nite SF of 2016 draws nigh. If your New Year's resolution was to learn new things, meet interesting people, or kill more brain cells with beer then we have the event for you! A scientist will tell you ...
