The Garden is honored to host internationally renowned botanist, Dr. Peter Raven. Dr. Raven will talk about the role of plant conservation in California and how that intersects with global plans to address biodiversity loss issues.Speaker: Peter Raven, Missouri Botanical Garden, emeritus
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Plastic CrisisPlastic pollution has reached catastrophic levels! Plug into efforts to reduce plastic use at the community level.Get a SNEAK PEAK at parts of the upcoming film The Story of Plastic with film maker Stiv Wilson sharing his experiences of filming the crisis around the world.Presentations by Ecology Center Exec. Director ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10
Tuesday, 07/02/19
Two KIPAC Tea TalksHunting for dark matter substructure in Strong lensing with Neural networksDark Matter Substructures are interesting since they can reveal the properties of dark matter, especially the cold dark matter small-scale problems such as missing satellites problem. In recent years, it has become possible to detect individual dark matter subhalos near ...
The Exploratorium continues its 20-year tradition of bringing eclipses to you - we’re traveling to the NSF’s Cerro Tololo Observatory in Chile to broadcast a total solar eclipse visible overhead. Experience the wonder wherever you are: enjoy our live broadcast, available in both English and Spanish on our eclipse app ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Machine Learning and Our CitiesMachine learning, the ability for computers to use algorithms and statistical models to perform tasks without explicit instructions, has the potential to alter nearly every aspect of our daily lives - far beyond, for example, a digital assistant curating specific lines and images from news articles based on our past ...
We humans have formally identified some 50,000 spider species, ranging in size from sandgrain to small skateboard. Spiders breathe air, have four pairs of eyes, and spin silk that is stronger (pound for pound) than steel. For 20-30 minutes following a special screening of the just-released Spider-Man: Far From Home, Wonderfest ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12.50 General, $10 Under 11 and Over 60
How does the pattern of leaves on an Agave help it to survive? Why don't cacti have any leaves? How can a tall cactus store lots of water without rolling over like a water-filled balloon would? Come learn all about cactus and agave at this month's Discovery Station.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Thursday, 07/04/19
Galaxy Forums USA 2019: The 7th and 8th Continents: Antarctica, The Moon, and BeyondInternational and Commercial Considerations for Life in Antarctica and on the MoonSpeaker: Dr. Chris, McKay, NASA AmesStudying the Early Universe from AntarcticaSpeaker: Dr. Edward Young, KIPAC, StanfordPreservation of the MoonSpeaker: Michelle Hanlon, For All MoonkindRSVP to news@spaceagepub.com
Join us for our first-ever 4th of July celebration at the Hall, and enjoy your exclusive access to the best view of fireworks launched from around the entire Bay Area. Celebrate Independence Day with us for an evening of food, live music, and, of course, science!Hands-on Science Exhibits and Activities ...
What’s the science behind fireworks? When has space exploration made or had a big boom? Join us as we celebrate July 4th with rumbling, roaring thunder, the explosive potential of science demonstrations, space travel, and spectacular explorations of other booming activities and exhibits.Please note: The Exploratorium is not in the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 17.95 advance, 19.95 door, AD members free
Cafe InquiryCenter for Inquiry San Francisco's monthly get together to talk about whatever interests us.
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 07/05/19
Grow Redwoods for Coho Salmon: Nursery Volunteer DayJoin local community members, staff, and interns in our native plant nursery between 10am and 1pm this Friday!We will be working together to grow, tend and care for native plants used to restore critical habitat for Coho salmon in Lagunitas Creek.Please pack something to eat and join us for lunch ...
Catch a glimpse of our new moon rock, brought back from the Apollo 16 mission and learn all about the moon through hands on activities and our New Planetarium show, Lunaverse. Explore its motion and phases, lunar and solar eclipses, tides, and the Moon’s origin. Watch the preview of the ...
Where: OaklandCost: $5
Silicon Valley Skeptics in the PubWe'll meet up, drink, and socialize. All while not believing in ridiculous things! We are a group of skeptics, freethinkers, and nonbelievers in Silicon Valley. We enjoy intellectually stimulating conversations and provocative debate.Join us on the 1st Friday of each monthÂ
Where: SunnyvaleCost: Free
Saturday, 07/06/19
Ship Operations in the BayJoin Captain Craig Thomas of Agile Marine as he provides a better understanding of commercial shipping operations and movements in the Bay. The program includes the types of ships, ship construction and layout, commercial considerations, types and locations of terminals in the Bay Area, manning requirements including careers and International, ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Jazz Under the StarsCome peer through our telescopes and see craters on the Moon, the visible planets, star clusters, and more while we listen to CSM's very own KCSM Jazz 91 FM. Dress warmly. Free parking in Marie Curie Lot 5. Directions are available on the Maps, Directions & Parking page.
