Science Bites: Discover Bay Predators (Sharks)Take a bite out of science and discover Bay predators at Aquarium of the Bay. Find out what's on the menu as we explore three of the Bay's top predators; from unassuming sea stars, keen river otters, and awe-inspiring sharks, these predators rule their ecosystems. We'll be having fun with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Aquarium admission
Sustainable intensification in agriculture: progress or paradox?Megan's research program examines the environmental and societal impacts of different food production systems. Specific research projects have addressed links between agriculture and climate change, ecological pest management in the U.S. and Southeast Asia, genetically modified crops, and the emerging local food movement. In addition to her academic work, Megan ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
NASA's K2 MISSION, EXTENDING KEPLER'S LEGACY Dr. Tom Barclay, Senior Research Scientist, NASA Ames will discuss the Kepler Space Mission, which has discovered over a thousand planets outside our solar system.
Recent experimental studies have shown that uncommon but disproportionately large pollution sources, also known as "super-emitters", are responsible for a significant fraction of methane emissions from the natural gas sector. In this talk I will outline the results of two recent studies. The first study explores the prevalence of super-emitters across ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
A Conversation About Atul Gawande's 'Being Mortal'Being Mortal, Atul Gawande's book and "Frontline" documentary, tells the story of a physician learning how to think about death and dying in the context of being a healer and a doctor. Join Dr. Arbore and Dr. Skultety in a community discussion of Dr. Gawande's "Being Mortal". Explore concerns about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members, $7 Students
Paint with SF Skyline Pipettes! Learn about synthetic biology!Join us for a fun night of Margaritas and Paint!Learn how to paint your own orginal masterpiece using a micro-pipette and brushes with paint & ink. Your instructor will guide you through the different techniques you may use to create a completely unique painting on watercolor paper. In this unique class we'll learn how to ...
Where: EmeryvilleCost: $35
Nerd Nite East Bay #40: Hashashin, Love, and the 1st AmendmentThis month, we're running early nerd specials. Get your ticketsearly.March's Nerd Nite East Bay features three tales of madness with no basketball involved. First, learn about early assassins from Arthur Kay, then the neuroscience of love by the Exploratorium's Alex Pinigis, and finally look into the first amendment with James ...
