A major challenge in drug design is targeting the disease-driving mechanism without perturbing the normal function of healthy cells. In this talk, I will discuss how to address this challenge by exploiting unique chemical features inexorably linked to the diseased state. I will describe how a highly modular total chemical ...
Solid-state single-photon emitters (SPEs) with controlled photon-number, polarization, and spectral mode are critical building blocks in coherent optoelectronics, an emerging area with transformative potential in quantum information processing and energy transduction.[1,2] However, our understanding of SPE structure-function relationships remains limited, and only a few classes of SPEs fulfill the stringent ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Wonderfest: Humble Spud: The Potato's Wonderful History and Promising FuturePotatoes are often invisible on one's plate, but this is a food you can rely on to soothe your soul and your stomach. Due to the humble spud's capacity to keep people alive in so many diverse environments, several cultures lay claim to originating it. The potato actually first emerged ...
The first commercial 5G deployments were in March of 2019 - barely three years ago and the path to 6G is already a few years under way. It is without a doubt that 6G will be evolution and revolution beyond 5G, but some of the differences are already quite clear. ...
Why does a lie travel around the world while the truth is still lacing up its boots? In all areas, not just politics, science, and medicine, outrageous or fascinating false information outpaces truth, which is often more nuanced. False narratives pose a real danger to democracy, to our health, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General live, Free for students; $10 Online
After Dark: See for YourselfThe Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Wander the galleries, sip a cocktail, and let a DJ from Hip Hop for Change set the vibe. Don’t miss your last chance to see the Exploratorium’s Art of Tinkering exhibition before it closes on September 5! You’ll discover artworks, contraptions, and exhibits ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 40,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude the albino alligator), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic Shake ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $18.25
Making Smalltalk: The Origins and Impact of the Groundbreaking Software EnvironmentBefore the Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Python, Java, and Objective-C, there was Smalltalk. 50 years ago this September, Smalltalk, which ultimately revolutionized personal computing, graphical user interfaces, and programming languages, was first created at Xerox PARC in Alan Kay’s Learning Research Group as a way to help children learn by using ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
NightSchool: Introduced & On The Loose - LivestreamAs humans move across the globe, we sometimes bring along other species, intentionally or not, that lay down roots (sometimes literally) in new locations. Join us as we learn how these introduced species impact their newfound homes.
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 09/02/22
Better Imaging of 3D NanocrystalsElectron diffraction of 3D nanocrystalline molecular assemblies is an increasingly popular alternative to conventional crystallographic approaches. My group is focused on the investigation of tools and methods that facilitate the rapid and accurate determination of atomic molecular structures from 3D nanocrystals. Our recent work involves the use of ...
From potential contamination of individuals with radioactive fission products after a nuclear accident to the therapeutic use of radioisotopes for cancer diagnostics and treatment, the coordination and biological chemistry of actinides have become increasingly relevant to a number of applied problems. Understanding the fundamental bonding interactions of selective metal assemblies ...
Join our fun and informative family event, where you can learn about local wildlife, meet live animals and learn about how they’ve adapted to our changing local environment. Meet experts who specialize in animal rescue, and help to re-build local animal habitats.FeaturingMary Roach’s latest book “Fuzz†explores the curious science ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $10 kids/seniors, $5 members
Saturday, 09/03/22
Family Nature Walks - Foothills Nature PreserveEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local open space areas. Small family groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
NASA Artemis 1 Launch Watch PartySee the most powerful rocket in the world take off in Chabot’s 60-foot diameter giant screen Theatre. Posters and NASA apparel are encouraged as we celebrate this exciting moment in space exploration.Then, head to NASA Ames Visitor Center to explore the thrilling, challenging and inspiring process of scientific discovery through ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
There is no Planet B - LivestreamWe have entered the era of New Space, when private interests have been given the green light and are finally making headway into the commercialization of the final frontier. It's already past the time for tough questions. Will mining asteroids really save the Earth? Can humans avoid extinction by moving ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 09/04/22
Einstein!100 years ago, Albert Einstein faced difficulty proving his then-new theory of gravity called “general relativityâ€. Our astronomers played the pivotal role in proving general relativity true - one of many scientific feats in Lick Observatory’s history!At the end of the play, you will have the chance to engage the ...
