Splitting growth and geometry to test ΛCDMIn my talk I plan to discuss some work in progress I've been doing in the context of DES, which we call a growth-geometry split analysis. The goal of the analysis is to perform a consistency test of LCDM by comparing constraints from large scale structure growth and expansion history. ...
Maximizing LSST science with probabilistic data products LSST will produce massive catalogs including detected objects down to unprecedented floors in signal-to-noise ratio, opening the door to a new space of potential discoveries, from illuminating the dark energy accelerating the expansion of the universe to revealing the physical processes underlying transients and variable stars. The anticipated deluge of ...
Explore what you eat: do you know about the biology, chemistry, physics and even math of your food? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some fun, food-related (and spooky!) investigations at the South Berkeley Farmer’s Market.
Join us as we discuss the basics of beekeeping and bee safety, as well honey bee biology and life inside the hive. Community members will have the opportunity to put on a bee suit and see inside a live beehive! Once suited up, watch as Planet Bee Educators open up ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
The Dynamic Local UniverseProf. Louis Strigari (Texas A&M Univeristy) will give the October 30, 2018 Applied Physics/Physics colloquium
We will handle molecules of living things like water, carbon dioxide, fat, aspirin, caffeine, chlorophyl, and break them, toss them, and modify them, using hologram virtual reality visualizations with HTC Vive or Oculus Rift headsets.Registration required. Sign up at weblink starting October 19th.This tour also offered on November 1
The Gladstone Institutes is an independent state-of-the-art biomedical research institution that empowers its world-class scientists to find new pathways to cures. It brings together over 350 scientists who use visionary science and technology in cardiovascular biology, immunology, neuroscience, and stem cell biology to overcome unsolved diseases. Discover how Gladstone labs ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
What Do the Midterm Elections Mean for the Environment, California and the Nation?The 2018 election will change the balance of power in California and the nation. While the factors that have driven climate change and drought are on the rise, environmental actions, policies and agencies face rollbacks and cutbacks. The outcome of the November vote on candidates and ballot initiatives will likely ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members, $8 Students
Physics at Berkeley has a long history of game-changing research, pioneer scientists, world-class students, and Nobel prizes. Find out how we are learning about the fundamental physical qualities of atoms with mind-bending accuracy in the atom interferometry lab of Professor Holger Müller and the ultracold atomic physics lab of Professor ...
Come see how UCSF scientists are turning cells into superheroes by engineering immune cells to kill cancer! Researchers in Dr. Wendell Lim’s lab are programming T cells, the armed guards of the immune system, to kill cancer cells while leaving healthy tissues untouched. The Lim Lab will lead you through ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Mini-Med School: Blood Pressure: How High is too High and How Do I Lower it Safely?We all have concerns about our health, but when should we ignore them and keep fingers crossed, and when should we see the doctor? With the internet a part of our daily life, does ready access to information ameliorate or amplify these concerns? We have assembled a group of leaders ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15, students free with ID
