Compact Object Mergers Binary compact object mergers are among the primary gravitational wave sources expected to be observed by the next generation of ground-based gravitational wave detectors. Mergers where one or both compact objects are neutron stars will further produce electromagnetic emission, and coincident observation of this together with gravitational wave emission could ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Coastal Paleontology Monitoring at Point ReyesSpeaker: Lillian Pearson, Geological Society of America Intern, Point Reyes National Seashore Association Intern, UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
California is home to extraordinary biological diversity. Over 7,000 species of plants, birds, mammals, and reptiles inhabit the state's diverse regions, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. California also has a long history of human modification. The Central Valley has been radically changed from its natural state into ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: TBA
How and Why We Control Invasives in the ParkJoin Liz Ponzini (Manager, Tennessee Valley Nursery), for this informative and interesting class on something we should all be aware of: the threats posed to the parks by invasive plants. Learn results of research within the park showing negative effects to habitat value when non-native invasive plants are introduced; as ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Donation encouraged
Bleeding Edge FPGA and Digital Design: New Challenges At High Gigabit RatesToday's ASICs and FPGAs include multi-gigabit data transceivers that operate at 28 Gigabits per second. Future 56 Gigabit per second links are being designed and will arrive soon. Problems have been encountered in making these new data links eliable. The physics of PC Board signal transmission at these rates is ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Water DetectivesIn Matamoros, Mexico, a severe water shortage led to a one-of-a-kind solution: The city put local children in charge of changing adults' attitudes and habits. Thousands of schoolchildren were enlisted as "water detectives." Educated about resource conservation, they were encouraged to discuss proper water usage with adults and were authorized ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Bio-Inspired Sensors for Wearable Electronics and Prosthetics Electronics have become increasingly integrated in our daily lives through the invention of devices such as cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and wearable fitness trackers. As this trend continues and electronics are integrated on the body or in the body, the mechanical properties of electronics become a central issue. This talk ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Noise Pop NightlifeKick off Noise Pop 2016with sound inspired science and live performances by indie rockers Gardens & Villa and opening act Charlie Hilton (of the band Blouse).The Vinyl Room (African Hall) 6:00 - 10:00pm, Take vinyl safari through crates of vintage records and take a peek at some great album and poster art in Amoeba Music's mobile ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
The 49ers Champion Levi's® Stadium: The First LEED Gold New Stadium and Venue - POSTPONEDAchieving the LEED gold certification for the 49ers new home field is the first such championship achievement for a new stadium. Its builders hope it will serve as a model for sports leadership in environmental design and construction worldwide. Join us to learn about the sustainable management, design, function and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Watching the Universe Grow Up: Snapshots Through Time Using Radio WavesHow did the first generation of stars and galaxies form in our Universe? Astronomers don't know, but they have ideas-which are hard to confirm.Join Adrian Liu for a "sneak preview" of what will come in the next few years, as a new technique known as "21cm cosmology" revolutionizes our understanding ...
Thousands of migrating ducks, grebes, coots, and loons arrive in California each winter. While they seem plentiful, nearly one-third of waterbird populations are declining, including Surf Scoters and Lesser Scaups. Audubon California recently launched a Waterbird Program at its Richardson Bay center in Tiburon. Learn how Audubon is using Richardson ...
At the forefront of the current biodiversity crisis, amphibian populations are undergoing unprecedented declines and extinctions. Notably, two chytrid fungi species have been found to infect a wide variety of amphibian hosts causing the disease chytridiomycosis. Since its first association with mass mortalities in Australian and Central American frogs in ...
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
The Fight for WaterThis historical documentary, set during the 2009 California Water Crisis, follows the stories of two Central Valley farmers. They discuss how water restrictions and environmental regulations have threatened their way of life, their American dream and their community. The crisis point was an environmental ruling to protect an endangered fish ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost:
Fungal Philosophies - Mythbusters, or Fungal Fables DebunkedFebruary's speaker is Danny Miller. His enlightening and entertaining presentation is titled, "Mushroom Mythbusters - Fungal Fables Debunked." Danny, with his sharp wit and keen sense of humor, will share his insights, delights, and observations with you and correct some of the misconceptions about fungi that you may have.Danny first ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Everything Matters: SodiumCome be in your elements with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipshman. Follow tales of intrigue and invention, join in dynamic demonstrations, and uncover fascinating connections between individual elements and our collective human experience.Part of "After Dark" (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
