Evidence from ecosystems around the world suggests that jellyfish blooms are increasing in terms of frequency and severity most likely due to human activities such as overfishing, habitat modification, and species introductions. Although jellyfish have some positive benefits to humans in terms of food production and the aquarium trade, most ...
The Oiled Wildlife Care Network: Program overview and how to get involved What is the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN)? The OWCN is the world's only oiled wildlife response organization boasting more than 40different Member Organizations comprising world-class aquaria, universities, scientific organizations and rehabilitation groups. Established in 1994 by the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) ...
The study of biological function in intact organisms and the development of targeted cellular therapeutics necessitate methods to image and control cellular function in vivo. Technologies such as fluorescent proteins and optogenetics serve this purpose in small, translucent specimens, but are limited by the poor penetration of light into deeper ...
If you’ve never heard of the Embarcadero Seawall, you’re not alone. This rock and concrete barrier running from Fisherman’s Wharf to AT&T Park is mostly hidden from view, but it protects San Francisco’s waterfront against flooding and erosion.The Seawall has served us well for over a century, but it needs ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free, RSVP Required
Drinkering and TinkeringJoin Chabot Space and Science Center for a tinkering and drinkering happy hour! Bring a friend, grab a beer, and start making stuff! We will bring the tools and technology for you to explore, from circuit building to sewing!No preregistration required. Just show up!
Ertharin Cousin is the former executive director of the World Food Programme and US ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, nominated by President Obama. In these roles, she led efforts to address issues related to nutrition and agriculture, including the relationship between climate change and ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $10 Genera, Free Members & Students
If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the flim-flam man, join us, your friends. We are a group who informally discuss the latest in science or pseudoscience over good eats & ale. Sponsored by Bay Area Skeptics.WHY: Because we’re curious creatures.
Where: MillbraeCost: Free
taste of science: Science of taste and finding E.T.Power Your Taste with Super SonicsDiscovery your good taste and what are the underlying forces that can shape your quality of life.Speaker: Wan-Jin Lu, StanfordFinding E.T.: How to detect extraterrestrial life on planets and moonsHow are we going to find E.T? Are we even looking for E.T. and what would ...
Air-Traffic Control for Angry BirdsOne hundred miles east of New York City lies a tiny speck of land called Great Gull Island. Formerly an U.S. Army fort, it is now a research station of the American Museum of Natural History. It is also the summer home of over 20,000 common and roseate terns. These ...
Wonderfest: The Ecology of Systems Without Central ControlMany systems - ant colonies, brains, and some data networks - operate without central control. Local interactions, collectively, regulate the behavior of the system. There are more than 14,000 species of ants, in every conceivable habitat. Their diverse behavior helps us understand how collective behavior evolves to deal with different ...
