Science of Whales Virtual ConferenceJoin us for our virtual conference “Science of Whales: Understanding the History - Informing Conservation Today.†American Cetacean Society conferences have a distinguished history of offering high-quality opportunities for scientists, students, conservationists, and enthusiasts to connect and exchange vital information about the latest research and efforts to conserve cetaceans and ...
Winter is a great time to see old nests revealed in trees that have lost their leaves. Join Garden education staff over Zoom for a cozy morning finding out more about some resident Botanical Garden birds and their unique nests. Mary will share a collection of real nests that were ...
Join us as we investigate the world of long-distance animal travels. Whales, birds, insects, and more will be the focus of our deeper look at these natural phenomena. Learn about the many amazing migratory birds that visit Monterey County every year and celebrate another birthday for Sandy the Whale!Marine Life ...
The history of star maps evolved into several pathways that have relevance for today’s amateur astronomer. Ancient views of the sky had mapping traditions that used both a geocentric orientation (where the stars and constellations were pictured as they were seen from the Earth) and an external orientation (where they ...
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An Astronomical Perspective on Star Clusters, Planet Earth - LivestreamThis talk will be in two parts. I will begin by sharing some results from my research on globular clusters following a brief introduction to these fascinating and ancient structures. In particular, I will focus on the role that binary stars play in cluster dynamics and show some examples of ...
Join our resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday evening live from Chabot’s Observation deck!Each week, our astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot‘s most powerful telescope. Weather permitting we will be able to view objects live through the telescopes and our astronomers will be ...
As the world transitions toward renewable energy to address the urgent need to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, it is crucial to better understand the land requirements of these resources in order to reach targets as sustainably and cost-efficiently as possible. The objective of my research is to expedite the wind ...
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Investigating the spatial and temporal dynamics of mitophagy in neurons - LivestreamDamaged mitochondria are removed from the cell via mitophagy. This pathway may be important for neuronal homeostasis, as mutations in pathway components cause PD and ALS. We used live imaging to investigate the spatiotemporal dynamics of mitophagy in primary neurons following mild oxidative stress. Mitophagy-associated proteins rapidly translocate to depolarized ...
While the precise origins and timeline of COVID-19 remain unclear, in December of 2019 doctors realized that they were dealing with a dangerous new virus causing severe acute respiratory syndrome in Wuhan, China. Despite efforts at containment, the SARS-CoV-2 virus rapidly spread around the world. As part of the national response ...
Making metal halide perovskite photovoltaics a reality: an update on state-of-the-art - LivestreamPhotovoltaic (PV) devices based on metal halide perovskite (MHP) absorbers have reached outstanding performance over the past few years, surpassing power conversion efficiency of over 25% for lab cells and with large area devices in excess of 18%. For the solar application stability, the most demanding requirement to assess for ...
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Tuesday, 02/02/21
Next Stop: The Future of Freight - LivestreamHyperloop is currently under development by a number of startups across the world, with many governments and universities commissioning studies and creating preliminary designs for the system. Join the conversation with thought-leaders and experts from Silicon Valley and Europe to learn more about the future of transportation and how these ...
Speaker: Margaret Shanafield, Flinders University, AustraliaSee weblink for Zoom information
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Searching for Axion Dark Matter Below 1 micro-eV: the Dark Matter Radio - LivestreamOne of the most enduring mysteries in particle physics is the nature of the non-baryonic dark matter that makes up 85% of the matter in the universe. The QCD axion, originally proposed as a solution to the strong CP problem in QCD, is one of the most strongly motivated candidates ...
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Wednesday, 02/03/21
Metal-Organic Frameworks: From Energy Storage to Drug Delivery - LivestreamAre you fascinated by crystals and porous materials? If this spark your curiosity, please come and join our lunch presentation by Prof. Adam Matzger from University of Michigan, an expert on porous materials and crystallization. In this presentation, Prof. Matzger will guide you through a journey of synthetic and functionalization ...
How do scientists go from OMG to PhD? How do they turn their passion for science into their profession? What advice do they have for future scientists?If you are a 5th-12th grade student, undergraduate, teacher or parent, join us to ask these questions and more in a Q&A session with ...
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Surviving in high-stress environments: Physiological and molecular responses of lobe coral - LivestreamCoral reefs worldwide are under threats from human activities. Reduced water quality is one of the most pressing local threats to corals living in nearshore environments, especially in Hawaii. Some corals, however, thrive in such high-stress conditions, which suggest they may be adapted to the nearshore conditions. Using genetics, physiological ...
We live in a world where over 800 million people lack basic drinking water services and more than four billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation. These people somehow go missing during the process of water and sanitation provision. My PhD journey at ERG has been a pursuit to ...
The Sun makes life possible on our planet, but we still have a lot to learn from our nearest star and how it affects us here on Earth. How do we even get close enough to study the Sun? What is space weather, and is it similar to the weather ...
Gravity made stars, stars made heavy elements, gravity and chemistry made planets, geology and biology made people, and people made telescopes.  What we would like to know is hard it all was, and could it happen elsewhere. The James Webb Space Telescope, planned for launch in October 2021, will extend ...
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Thursday, 02/04/21
Bird Flight and Co-operative Aerodynamics - LivestreamThis talk is about how birds co-operate and the mechanisms they employ to save energy during flight. The distinctive V formation of bird flocks has long intrigued researchers and continues to attract both scientific and popular attention. Through the use of novel biologging technology, and by working with the reintroduction ...
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Astronomy on Tap Santa Cruz: Photographing Far-Away Worlds- LivestreamSince the 1990s, astronomers have discovered thousands of planets orbiting other stars in our galaxy, but most of these “exoplanets†are known only by their tell-tale effects on their sun’s light. A precious handful of these alien worlds, however, have been photographed using state-of-the-art equipment attached to the world’s largest ...
How has the Bay Area’s landscape been transformed by Black leaders? Tonight, hear about the ways in which Black Bay Area leaders, both past and present, have impacted and shaped local landscapes through changes to the physical environment and by advocating for equity in Black communities.This program features:Based in Oakland, ...
Imagine breathing in that salty seaside air and come virtual birdwatching with us to explore the world of pelicans, gulls, waders, and other coastal birds.See weblink for YouTube and Facebook Live links.
