Predicting the Electromagnetic Signatures of Compact Object Mergers The ejection of radioactive material during, or immediately following, the merger of two neutron stars (or a neutron star and a black hole) can give rise to optical/infrared emission similar to, but dimmer and briefer than that of an ordinary supernova. These transients (called kilonovae) are promising electromagnetic counterparts to ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
A wake-up call for California: Innovations in earthquake preparednessNo one likes to be reminded that there's a 99.7% chance that California will experience a major earthquake in the next 30 years. But a little preparedness can go a long way and a new mobile-friendly website called QuakeCAFE can help.We invite you to join us for a public forum ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free (pre-register at web site)
Can plants really travel? Marvel at botanical fruit and seed adaptations, such as slingshots, parachutes, hitchhikers, helicopters and other mechanisms that propel plant seeds around the Garden.Register at web site
From animal attraction to human nature, celebrate the science behind the things that make us blush at this special Valentine's Day edition of NightLife.From animal attraction to human nature, celebrate the science behind the things that make us blush at this special Valentine's Day edition of NightLife.Start the night off ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
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: Rieko Yajima(Stanford/ Design and AAAS) on "Catalyzing scientific innovation using design-thinking paradigms"Design Thinking Paradigms (DTP) have successfully been ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Imaging the Dark UniverseThe Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology, or KIPAC, is an independent laboratory of Stanford University. Initiated with a generous grant from Fred Kavli and The Kavli Foundation, KIPAC is housed at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and in the Varian Physics and Physics Astrophysics buildings on the Stanford ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: 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. Reservations a must, call 707-759-2045 or email jimtantillo@comcast.net
Where: SausalitoCost: $15 cash only.
Understanding Bipolar DepressionThis talk will provide a broad overview of bipolar depression in adults, with respect to diagnostic challenges and current treatment strategies for this condition.Speaker: Shefali Miller, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University Medical Center
Pseudoscience is pervasive in the fitness industry, from extraordinary claims to common misconceptions. Bodybuilding, itself a rather extraordinary claim, is often worse. This talk addresses common misconceptions and excuses about fitness derived from the presenter's research and journey to fitness. The central message is that tools of science, evidence, and critical thinking ...
