From black holes to fireworks: Understanding astrophysical jets - LivestreamBlack holes are among the most compelling cosmic mysteries known to science. They launch powerful jets with velocities close to the speed of light. Light emitted from these jets reaches Earth and can be detected, allowing us to learn more about how matter behaves under such energetic conditions. Just a ...
Martha Guzman Aceves was appointed Commissioner at the CPUC by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Dec. 28, 2016. Her portfolio includes issues related to distributed energy (Net Energy Metering, Demand Response Programs, and Energy Storage), fiscal oversight of utilities (Energy Resource Recovery Accounts), broadband access (California Advanced Service Fund, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Unraveling soil community dynamics in the face of global change - LivestreamDr. Matthew McCary studies the relationship between soil biodiversity and ecosystem functioning within the context of global change. He received his PhD in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2016, where he studied the impacts of invasive plants on forest soil communities. He then investigated how variation ...
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Characterizing mesoscopic antiferromagnetic domains in the dilute limit with coherent x-ray diffraction - LivestreamStudies of light and matter interactions in the x-ray regime have long been instrumental to the advancement of condensed matter physics, lifted by synchrotron radiation sources that deliver high-throughput x-ray photons. Today, widespread initiatives exist to add the element of spatial coherence to the x-ray beam, which is believed could render new ...
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Where Big Tech Went WrongIn the era of big tech, groundbreaking technological innovation has given rise to an increasingly efficient and methodical society. But these advances are not without consequence, as unbounded technological growth demands control over how we work, think, consume and communicate. Our panelists say too many have accepted biased algorithms, job-displacing robots, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 in person, $5 Online General
Embattling for a Deep Fake Dystopia - LivestreamRecent advances in the democratization of AI have been enabling the widespread use of generative models, causing the exponential rise of fake content. Nudification of over[masked] women by a social bot, impersonation scams worth millions of dollars, or spreading political misinformation through synthetic politicians are just the footfall of the ...
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Our AI Future - LivestreamWithin the next two decades, Kai-Fu Lee says, artificial intelligence will become the defining development of the 21st century, making aspects of daily human life today virtually unrecognizable. AI will revolutionize medicine and education through human-machine symbioses. It will challenge the social and economic order by creating brand-new forms of ...
Although humanity now knows the genetic sequences of many animals (including ourselves), the functions of these sequences -- the blueprints of life, so to speak -- often remain a mystery. In recent years, we have harnessed the power of synthetic biology and theoretical physics to glean new understanding of these ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Tuesday, 09/28/21
Ultrafast Domain Wall Dynamics in Metallic and Insulating Ferrimagnets - LivestreamA promising approach to encode bits of information for next-generation memory and logic is by using solitons, such as chiral domain walls (DW) or topological skyrmions, which can be translated by currentsacross racetrack-like wire devices. One technological and scientific challenge is to stabilize small spin textures and to move them ...
Many Pleistocene archaeological and paleontological sites beyond the c. 50-thousand-year 14C limit remain poorly constrained in age or undated entirely. Yet, they host key evidence about terrestrial ecosystems, the biological and cultural evolution of H. sapiens, and human geographic range expansion out of Africa. Many such deposits host giant avian ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Ethics and Empathy in Using Imputation to Disaggregate Data for Racial Equity - LivestreamDisaggregating data by race and ethnicity is a critical method for shining light on racialized systems of privilege and oppression. Imputation is a powerful tool for disaggregating data by generating racial and ethnic identifiers onto datasets lacking this information. But if used without a proactive focus on equity, it can ...
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Seeing to the Event Horizons of Supermassive Black Holes - LivestreamSupermassive black holes in the centers of galaxies power some of the brightest objects we see in the Universe; active galactic nuclei (AGN). Much remains unknown, however, about exactly how energy is released from the material falling in through the accretion disk, and from the black hole itself, to power ...
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Perfect Storm: Climate Change in Asia - LivestreamThe Asia-Pacific region is the world’s most vulnerable region to climate change risks. With its densely populated low-lying territories and high dependence on natural resources and agriculture sectors, Asia is increasingly susceptible to the impacts of rising sea levels and weather extremes. The impacts of climate change encompass multiple socioeconomic ...
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Sharktober - Celebrating Sharks: Why We Need Them, Why We Need to Protect Them - LivestreamJoin us for an exciting presentation by David McGuire, Founder of Shark Stewards. Mr. McGuire will discuss his research and work to save and protect sharks around the world. Sharks are an apex species, critical to the health of ocean ecosystems, yet shark populations are under relentless pressure. An estimated ...
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 ...
September LASER Event - LivestreamCindy Cohn (Executive Director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation) on "Imagining A Future with Real Digital Privacy" Elizabeth Currid-Halkett (University of Southern California's Price School of Public Policy) on "Inconspicuous Consumption and Cultural Capital: the New Inequality"Alvy Ray Smith (Co-founder of Pixar, live from Montreal) on "A Biography of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 09/30/21
Creating a Brighter, Greener Future for Coyote Valley Together - LivestreamHow can we work together to create a plan for the future of Coyote Valley’s conserved lands? Tune in to this webinar to hear from some of the many voices that care about Coyote Valley’s future including local accessibility and youth justice advocates. Learn what to expect from the Coyote ...
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Stroke 101What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke? Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain, and is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of ...
Oak Galls for Natural Dyes - LivestreamOak galls are a fascinating source of color and tannin that have been used for centuries and cross culturally for deep colors on cloth. Join author, dyer, and owner of A Verb for Keeping Warm, Kristine Vejar, for an illustrated slideshow of the wonder of natural dyeing with oak galls ...
As the universe expanded from the Big Bang, regions where the density of matter was higher than average grew into galaxies and clusters of galaxies. The overall form of the universe and the evolution of galaxies within it have been shaped by a delicate balance of two competing forces - ...
After Dark: Discover the WonderFind your aha moment at tonight’s After Dark - follow your bliss among hundreds of exhibits and installations exploring art and science. Enjoy a cocktail at Seaglass Restaurant, dance to a live DJ, and find out what happens when an artist, a scientist, and a magician walk into the Gold ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95, Free for members
NightLife: Culture ClashCome together and connect with the Bay’s AAPI community in an evening of music, storytelling, and fashion. Full event details to come!See weblink for additional restrictions and information.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19 - $16.50 depending on entrance time
Friday, 10/01/21
Pumpkin DaysCelebrate the spirit of Autumn all month long during CuriOdyssey’s Pumpkin Days, a harvest celebration for families! This immersive daytime pumpkin experience features Halloween-themed science experiments, animal ambassadors, a pumpkin patch, jack-o-lanterns, and more. Pick out your very own pumpkin to purchase and bring home with you!Grab your costume and ...
This Night Photography 101 presentation will give you everything you need to know to photograph the night sky with your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Aimed both at those who are brand new to nightscape photography and seasoned veterans, topics will include how to photograph the Milky Way, the moon, meteor ...
All about BatsBats are fascinating animals with many special characteristics - they aren’t just a spooky Halloween decoration! Join us in an interactive program which will teach you all about what bats are like and why they are so interesting and important. All ages are welcome - activities will be accessible and ...
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 ...
Join our resident caterpillar lady Sal Levinson and butterfly guy Sarab Seth for an illustrated slideshow of butterflies found in the Garden at this time of year. This month we'll learn all about butterfly behavior and then go on a virtual tour of the Garden in search of butterflies. Our ...
Climate change and social justice are two intersecting crises that will define the coming decades on Earth. According to Prof. Kammen, addressing both challenges together makes each campaign more effective, both for meeting and setting new domestic climate and social justice targets, and as part of a coherent pro-justice, pro-poor, ...
