Insects in Crisis - LivestreamInsects can seem to be everywhere, all at once - sometimes to an annoying degree. After all, three out of every four known animal species on Earth are insects. But these dazzlingly adept creatures - which pre-date the dinosaurs - are suffering a silent and hugely consequential crisis, with their ...
Time to get back to the basics! Throughout history, humans have strived to understand the foundations of matter. From the time humans began identifying wind, water, and fire as building blocks of Earth through our current understanding of the periodic table, scientists have sought to identify units of matter and, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Harnessing Our Greatest Life Force - LivestreamSwim with us through water data for the nation.Learn how to:Explore all USGS water data, from historical through present dayCheck the status of near real-time water conditions nationwideReceive personalized alerts of changing water conditionsAutomate unique, customized displays of water dataSpeakers: Shawna Gregory and Mat Rhoads, USGSClick at weblink to attendÂ
Where: Cost: Free
Jurassic NightLifeGo big or go home. Get ready for a NightLife of Jurassic proportions celebrating our newest exhibit, The World’s Largest Dinosaurs. Be one of the first to experience this mega-sized exhibit and meet the largest land animals that ever lived: long-necked and long-tailed sauropods (some of which grew to be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Faster! Catching up to Electrons on the Move - POSTPONEDElectrons are tiny particles that hold together the atoms in molecules. When sunlight interacts with a molecule, it first transfers its energy to the electrons. Then, as the electrons move, the molecule changes form, reshaping itself or even breaking apart. We do not fully understand how electrons affect the molecules ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Friday, 05/26/23
A Sign in Space - Celestial WayfindingsA Sign in Space is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by artist Daniela De Paulis. De Paulis is leading a global team to send an encoded message from the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) back to Earth, simulating a signal an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could eventually ...
Wiring of the nervous system during development sets the pattern of connections that allow the organism to function in the world. The proper formation of neural circuitry is orchestrated by co-occurrence of progressive events, such as axonal guidance and branching, and regressive events in which axons and neurons are eliminated. In ...
Morning Hike at La Honda Open Space PreserveJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful hike at Lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by a POST Ambassador on ...
In May we are celebrating native California plants, their cool qualities, and the important roles they play in local ecosystems which benefit us and the wildlife with which we share the world! Come to learn about what native plants you can cultivate in your own garden and explore our Native ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Stewardship Saturday: Experiencing Fish KitchenJoin us for this exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunity to visit The Marine Mammal Center, observe patients being fed, and support our hard-working volunteer crews with some extra help during our peak patient season. During these busier months, our patients can consume up to 1,000 pounds of fish per day! That’s a ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
City Star Party - Presidio - CANCELEDCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!SFAA members with telescopes are encouraged to attend and share their views of the stars with the general public.Dress warmly. Due to the pandemic, social-distancing and masks are encouraged, but not required.Rain, ...
Our understanding of the structure of matter, encapsulated in the Standard Model of particle physics, is that protons, neutrons, and nuclei emerge dynamically from the interactions of underlying quark and gluon degrees of freedom. I will describe how first-principles theory calculations have given us new insights into this structure, including recent predictions ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
An 'Electric' Dinner Party: Induction Cooking - LivestreamChef Rachelle Boucher will take you on an electrifying cooking adventure. Find out her favorite tips and techniques for induction cooking. Learn how to transform your culinary creations, all while listening to her charming cooking stories.Register to attend at weblink.
By some measures, modern geology has pushed our knowledge of Earth's birthdate backward in time by a factor of a million: from 4,000 BCE to 4,000,000,000 BCE! Detrital zircon geochronology is a geological dating technique that affords insights into the structure and origin of planet Earth’s diverse components. Even locally, ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 05/31/23
A Sign in Space - Signs in SpaceA Sign in Space is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by artist Daniela De Paulis. De Paulis is leading a global team to send an encoded message from the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) back to Earth, simulating a signal an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could eventually ...
Pteropods are pelagic snails that have garnered considerable research on ocean acidification due to the susceptibility of dissolution in shell-bearing species. They can constitute an important food source for marine predators, including whales, seabirds, and some commercially important fishes. Due to their small size and planktonic lifestyle, however, their diversity ...
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming panel discussion that will take you on a journey to discover the secrets of our solar system and the search for life beyond our planet. Two scientists from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland - Dr. Stefanie Milam, astrophysicist and astrochemist, ...
Join us for a Global Health Conversation with Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH, director of the Duke Global Health Institute and an internationally recognized epidemiologist who has worked on the front lines of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 treatment and research. Dr. Beyrer is also a renowned humanitarian human rights physician who has worked globally ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Science on Tap: It's an RNA WorldRibonucleic acids (RNAs) are one of nature’s most versatile biomolecules and possess a rich variety of functions, but why should we care about them? Because RNA has so much to teach us about our past, present, and future. In this talk, I will highlight how RNA has influenced our lives ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Thursday, 06/01/23
The Eastern Edge of the Indian Plate and Mantle Flow Across Southeast AsiaOne of the unique aspects of the Tibet plateau evolution is the apparent coherence of deformation in the mantle and crust across most of the eastern part of the plateau and around the Eastern Himalayan Syntaxis (EHS). This changes at abruptly 26°N where crustal and mantle deformation diverge. Measurements of ...
What can Don Quixote teach us about skepticism and shock?In her talk, Delehanty draws from her recent book, Disenchantment, Skepticism, and the Early Modern Novel in Spain and France. She argues that early modern novels encourage readers to take a critical stance toward accepted beliefs, through content that stages multiple ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
NightLife: Says Who? Vol. 2 ExperienceEach person has a unique lived experience shaped by their upbringing, beliefs, and cultural background. While some experiences may be more visible or valued in society, it is important to recognize that all lived experiences have value, and each person's perspective is a piece of a larger story. In the ...
Moving toward the future doesn’t mean we need to leave the past behind. Yesterday’s technologies, culture, and relationships are today’s foundations and can be tomorrow’s assets. But what do we want to carry forward? Tonight, we centerpiece filmmaker H.P. Mendoza’s Attack, Decay, Release, a retro, sci-fi, electrified musical. Mendoza’s film serves ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
The climate crisis we are experiencing has been exacerbated by a crisis of representation. Artists from different disciplines have been trying to come up with images and narratives that could capture the core issues of this crisis, with varying success. Instead of staging fictional narratives, some theaters started inviting climate ...
Saturn possesses a dynamically rich system containing numerous moons and impressive rings. Whether the rings of Saturn are much younger than the planet itself has been a long-open question; more recently a young age has been proposed for some moons. Recent detection of the fast orbital evolution of Rhea and ...
Evidence for the extreme weather conditions we are experiencing in North America is becoming more frequent and highlighting the real effects of climate change. Throughout the Bay Area and California, we have experienced extreme heat, atmospheric rivers, sea level rise, low water reservoirs, massive lighting strikes, high winds, severe air ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members
Saturday, 06/03/23
Morning Hike at San Vicente RedwoodsJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a community hike at San Vicente Redwoods! This will be a moderate hike of 3.5 miles on fairly level trails with little elevation gain. Guests will be led by a POST ambassador, who will share about the human and natural history of this important ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Queers of a FeatherCalling all LGBTQ+ community members! Come birding with POST and Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society and meet other queers of a feather! Whether you are experienced or completely new to birding, this event will provide a fun opportunity to get out in nature, gain a bird’s eye view of species ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
Plate Tectonics - EcoCenter Family EventBring your family to the Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter, located on the Baylands Nature Preserve, for an afternoon of environmental education. Activities are intended for ages 6-11.What causes earthquakes? What is special and interesting about the ground beneath our feet? Join the EV for engaging, hands-on activities exploring plate tectonics. Learn ...
Where: Palo AltoCost:
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
Plate Tectonics - EcoCenter Family EventBring your family to the Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter, located on the Baylands Nature Preserve, for an afternoon of environmental education. Activities are intended for ages 6-11.What causes earthquakes? What is special and interesting about the ground beneath our feet? Join the EV for engaging, hands-on activities exploring plate tectonics. Learn ...
Wonderfest joins St. Helena's Cameo Cinema to present a Science on Screen special: 32 SOUNDS, from documentary filmmaker Sam Green, is "a meditation on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our percetion of the world around us." Rolling Stone's David Fear calls 32 SOUNDS ...
Where: St. HelenaCost: $10
Monday, 06/05/23
A Sign in Space - Electronic LiteratureA Sign in Space is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by artist Daniela De Paulis. De Paulis is leading a global team to send an encoded message from the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) back to Earth, simulating a signal an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could eventually ...
Where: Cost: Free
ChatGPT via AR and sleep rhythms in neurodegenerative diseaseRizzGPT: Enhancing charisma with augmented reality and GPT-4We will be sharing our project, RizzGPT, that recently blew up on social media. RizzGPT harnesses the capabilities of Brilliant Labs' cutting-edge AR device, Monocle, and OpenAI's GPT to create novel interfaces that immerse users in a more engaging and informative manner. With ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Towards Water Justice: Exploring the Effectiveness of Existing Tools and FrameworksWater for centuries has been a resource taken for granted by society. However, in recent years, water shortages and ageing infrastructure have forced decision-makers to place the costly burden of supporting water system back on end-users. The distribution of this burden has been shown to disproportionately impact vulnerable communities (e.g., ...
Achieving justice has become a central tenet in the climate and clean energy policies of many states and the federal government.  This lecture will focus on the California Public Utilities Commission’s adoption and implementation of its Environmental & Social Justice Action Plan, one of the most far-reaching plans among state ...
Deep in underground laboratories sit some of humanity’s most sensitive detectors. Their purpose is to discover dark matter, an unknown substance that makes up ~80% of the mass in our universe, but whose nature remains shrouded in mystery. New particles with extremely weak interactions have been proposed as natural candidates ...
Build the Future: Merging Minds in Construction and RoboticsJoin us for an exciting evening of networking and discussion on the future of construction robotics. Our event will kick off with a networking session where you'll have the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow industry professionals, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and robotics enthusiasts.Following the networking session, we'll begin with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Wednesday, 06/07/23
A Sign in Space - Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Islamic Thought A Sign in Space is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by artist Daniela De Paulis. De Paulis is leading a global team to send an encoded message from the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) back to Earth, simulating a signal an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could eventually ...
Join the Silicon Valley Archives as author John Tinnell discusses his book, The Philosopher of Palo Alto: Mark Weiser, Xerox PARC, and the Orginal Internet of Things. When developers and critics trace the roots of today’s Internet of Things - our smart gadgets and smart cities - they may single out the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Thursday, 06/08/23
All a buzz... - LivestreamJoin us for a discussion about bees, viruses, science illustration, and communicating about science and more.You’ve heard of the “Save the Bees†movement, but how are bees really doing? Join a conversation with Nina Sokolov where she describes the health of managed and wild bees in the US, and how ...
Where: Cost: $20 Suggested Donation
Women in Science: Achievements and Barriers - LivestreamInspired by its 2023 exhibition Pursuit & Persistence: 300 Years of Women in Science, the American Philosophical Society will host two international conferences that will explore the history of women in science, the present state of science and society, and the opportunities to create a more inclusive and diverse practice ...
Where: Cost: Free
Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right - CANCELEDHate crimes. Misinformation and conspiracy theories. Foiled white-supremacist plots. The signs of growing far-Right extremism are all around us, and communities around the globe are struggling to understand how so many people are being radicalized and why they are increasingly attracted to violent movements. Join us for our next Skeptical Inquirer ...
Where: Cost: Free
Inoculating Students Against Misinformation - LivestreamThe spread of misinformation has reached epidemic proportions. Thankfully, science has found a solution, inoculation theory, which applies the logic of vaccines to misinformation.Join us for a free online presentation by Melanie Trecek-King. “Inoculating Students Against Misinformation†focuses on active, technique-based inoculation, in which students learn the techniques used to mislead ...
As a child, Sarafina El-Badry Nance spent nearly every evening with her father gazing up at the flickering stars and pondering what secrets the night sky held. The daughter of an American father and Egyptian mother, Sarafina dreamed of becoming an astronomer. But it wasn’t long before she was told, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, $5/free online
Egyptian-American Sarafina El-Badry Nance is a PhD candidate in Astrophysics at UC Berkeley. She has just published her first book, Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark, the principal subject of this presentation. The book intertwines two content strands: each chapter begins with an intriguing science ...
Will you go to prom with us? Dust off your best prom look and shell-ebrate the return of Under the Sea Prom, featuring a special live performance from Jada Imani, a mesmerizing dive show, and more!Featured events:Don't miss Jada Imani on the West Garden stage, with an opening set by ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Improbable Research and the Ig Nobel Prizes - LivestreamThe Ig Nobel Prizes honor achievements that make people LAUGH, then THINK. Ten new prizes have been awarded every year since 1991. The magazine Annals of Improbable Research organizes the Ig Nobel ceremony, which is held at Harvard University.Speaker: Marc Abrahams, editor, Annals of Improbable ResearchClick here to attend.
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 06/09/23
Women in Science: Achievements and Barriers - LivestreamInspired by its 2023 exhibition Pursuit & Persistence: 300 Years of Women in Science, the American Philosophical Society will host two international conferences that will explore the history of women in science, the present state of science and society, and the opportunities to create a more inclusive and diverse practice ...
Where: Cost: Free
Two talks: StorageX International Symposium - LivestreamStanford's StorageX faculty & global experts will cover materials, devices, systems, theory, simulation & economics across the spectrum of energy storage applications - from electronics & EVs, to backing up the grid & renewables.This week's StorageX International Symposium features: SpeakersAbraham Anapolsky, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Research, Toyota Research Institute "A rising tide: De-risking LiB manufacturing ...
Where: Cost: Free
Weekday Morning Hike at Rancho Cañada del OroJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an excursion where you’ll explore the Mayfair Ranch - Longwall Canyon trails of Rancho Cañada del Oro! You will be guided by POST Ambassadors who will share with you the history of the preserve, the region, and the importance of conservation in the area. The ...
In many numerical modeling studies of the Earth system. Crustal deformation in response to earthquake rupture is assumed to be an elastic process, where earthquake-induced strain is recoverable after several earthquake cycles. Inelastic deformation, or permanent damages caused by the earthquake are ignored in under the elastic assumption, leading to ...
The upcoming farm bill presents an opportunity to infuse more climate-smart practices in American agriculture, which accounts for about 10 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. But doing so involves confronting industrial practices that focus on short-term gains and commodity subsidies that have deep support in both parties. U.S. Senator ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, $5/free online
Our Evenings with the Stars programs are held annually as part of our Summer Series. Each year we bring world-renowned astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a night with the “stars†you won’t forget!The event activities include:Astronomy talk by “star†scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $25 General
Saturday, 06/10/23
Family Nature Adventures: Rocky Planet Number 3Join us every 2nd Saturday for Nature Adventures where we’ll take a deep look into a different aspect of the surrounding redwood forest. Your adventure includes a hands-on workshop, access to scientific tools and instruments, a simple snack, and a short exploration work in the forest. We’ll explore themes like ...
Investigating Space: Women in STEMJoin us at Chabot Space & Science Center for a day highlighting Women in STEM! Celebrate the accomplishments women have made in science, technology, engineering and math and our future generation of female scientists.Take part in hands-on science demos throughout the museum with the Center’s youth volunteers, the Galaxy Explorers. ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with admission
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
Summer Science Fundays - Fun with the SunAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.The event activities include:ConcertAstronomy talk by world-renowned scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $55 General
Binocular Stargazing at Laguna Seca, North Coyote Valley Open Space PreserveThe San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) is proud to work with the Open Space Authority (OSA) to co-host a public star party at Rancho Canada del Oro (RCDO). This site is just 30 minutes south of downtown San Jose and features dark skies. It's dark enough to see the band ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Sunday, 06/11/23
Sunset Hike at Mindego HillJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 5-mile hike from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the top of the POST-protected Mindego Hill. You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about how we protected this beautiful property featuring panoramic views of redwood ridges and ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Monday, 06/12/23
A Sign in Space - The Ethics of XA Sign in Space is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by artist Daniela De Paulis. De Paulis is leading a global team to send an encoded message from the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) back to Earth, simulating a signal an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could eventually ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Three Ages of WaterThis year’s precipitation across California is well above average, and snowpack is on track to be one of the largest since 1950. In an arid state that can seem like good news, but floods can be destructive and life-threatening, and they also increase vegetation that may later go up in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members in person, $5/free online
Dr. Ed Lu, a former NASA astronaut, is Executive Director of the Asteroid Institute. He will present the case for a four-dimensional solar system map in a talk titled “Charting the High Frontier of Space.†The map he and his Asteroid Institute team are building is the key to protecting ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Bring along your toothbrush to gently collect your own cheek cells and assess baseline levels of DNA damage during this hands-on workshop. Bring a friend, or partner up with another participant, and you will each prepare slides of your own cheek cells, then swap off for scoring. Under the microscope ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10
Wednesday, 06/14/23
A Sign in Space - WRETI: Writing in Response to ETI A Sign in Space is a multidisciplinary art project conceived by artist Daniela De Paulis. De Paulis is leading a global team to send an encoded message from the European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) back to Earth, simulating a signal an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could eventually ...
The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s new exhibition Into The Deep has been foundational in helping people connect with the deeper, darker 2/3’s of our planet. Some of the animals exhibited there were collected at night while drifting many miles offshore from my home in Kona, Hawaii. Popularly termed “blackwater,†I’ve been ...
Speaker: Kristen DavisSee weblink to join the livestream
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 06/15/23
Water Conservation ShowcaseAre you interested in discovering innovative ways to protect one of Earth’s most valuable resources? Look no further than the FREE Water Conservation Showcase on June 15th at the San Ramon Valley Conference Center! This free event, open to the public, is dedicated to showcasing scalable strategies and solutions that ...
Where: San RamonCost:
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide ...
Few drugs in history have generated as much controversy as MDMA - or held as much promise, according to some. Once vilified as a Schedule I substance that would supposedly eat holes in users’ brains, MDMA (also known as Molly or Ecstasy) is now being hailed as a therapeutic agent ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members
If we could listen to the secret language of the natural world, what would we hear? Tonight, learn about the scientists studying this question and their astonishing findings about the hidden sounds of nature. We now know that many animals - and even some plants - once thought to be ...
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 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Astronomy on Tap Santa Cruz: Investigating Dark Energy with Vera C. Rubin ObservatoryMost large observatories make exquisite pictures of tiny parts of the sky, but what if you had one that could visit all parts of the overhead sky every few nights and do that over and over again for 10 years? That’s how the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will enable discoveries ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Climate Smart Solutions for Grassland Birds: Conservation Ranching California - LivestreamGrassland bird conservation is inextricably linked to management practices on millions of acres of rangelands, the vast majority of which are privately owned. Significant rangeland habitat enhancement can only be achieved through cooperative approaches that work with ranchers that live and work on these lands. Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Program uses ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 06/16/23
The Future of Technology in CaliforniaWhat will the next hundred years of technological innovation bring to California? As the culmination of our research into the future of computing, energy, biotechnology, the tech workforce, and the integration of technology into California's governmental services, this event will present recent research, new perspectives, and conversation about how California ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
In Town Star PartyEvents are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. Event duration is 2hrs. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their personal telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are welcome). If you like to be a volunteer with or without a telescope ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/17/23
Family Nature Walks - Baylands 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 ...
Bay Area Skeptics member Leonard Tramiel is the perfect person to take us through Mountain View’s Computer History Museum, having himself been a pioneer in the computer and video game industries. His father Jack Tramiel was legendary as founder of Commodore (remember the Commodore 64?). Leonard was part of the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $17 admission to museum
Summer Science Fundays - Build, Engineer, and InventAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
Sunset Photography Hike at La Honda CreekJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful photography hike at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve, where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by POST ambassadors along the ...
Where: La HondaCost: Free
Sunday, 06/18/23
Presidio: Changes Through TimeJoin the National Park Service and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the GGNRA!This half-mile, level walk shows the historical changes to the Presidio, from the Spanish fort all the way to the new Tunnel Tops. Who benefitted from these changes, and who did not?Learn about the people who lived here, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tuesday, 06/20/23
From Warning to Navigation - 20 Years Past and Future - LivestreamThose of us who care about the fate of younger generations and the more-than-human world know that the warnings of the last few decades have largely fallen on deaf ears. Post Carbon Institute turns 20 this year, a milestone that has prompted us to reflect on what’s transpired since our ...
The progressive adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced communication technologies within railway control and automation gave rise to a huge potential in terms of optimization, learning and adaptation, due to the so-called “self-x†capabilities. However, it has also raised several dependability concerns due to the lack of measurable trust ...
The Proof Is in the Water: Touring the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center - SOLD OUTAs its climate changes, Northern California will likely experience more frequent and extreme droughts, punctuated by very wet years. More severe droughts could - but don’t have to - limit the region’s prosperity. Water recycling can stretch our region’s supply and allow for agricultural and industrial uses. A further step ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Popping the Science BubbleEvery month, learn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Context in the brain: how the brain enables context-dependent decisionsSpeaker: Thomas Elston, Helen Wills Neuroscience InstituteShedding Light on the Mysteries of Radioactivity: From Discovery to Modern Medical ApplicationsSpeaker: Alexia Cosby, Lawrence Berkeley National LabAttend in person ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Latest Developments in Alzheimer's and the AAPI, LGBTQIA+ CommunitiesAlzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It begins with mild memory loss and progresses to more severe effects, in some cases leading to the loss of the ability to carry on a conversation or respond to the surrounding environment. According to the CDC, in 2020, 5.8 million ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Digital Dilemmas Salon: Digital Technologies in Armed ConflictsJoin us for the first event in the ‘Digital Dilemmas Salon Series’, focusing on generating insights and actions about how technology could be designed to better serve the needs of vulnerable people living in armed conflict.The acceleration of the global digital transformation is profoundly affecting society, business, and governance. This ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Tech X The Future of News ForumTechnology has revolutionized access to information, enabling news to spread instantly around the world, and to reflect and represent diversity. And yet together with this promise, comes risk, when disinformation goes viral. Amid these changes in the digital era, we have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Nerd Nite SF #133: Kinky Critters, Sexy Video Games, & Nerdy Law! - SOLD OUTKinky Critters: The Wild, Bizarre and Sordid sex lives of animals by Guido Nuñez- MujicaOver the span of 3.7 billion years, life has adapted to many situations, and that has changed the way animals reproduce. Traditional expectations of male-female couplings solely for reproduction are very far from reality for many species, as ...
 The past few decades of astronomical discovery have been breathtaking: thirty years of awe-inspiring images from two Space Telescopes (Hubble & Webb), thousands of planets found circling nearby stars, mind-bending and spacetime-bending gravity waves and, quite recently, a stunning image of the black hole at the center of the Milky ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap Tucson #88: New Worlds + Black Holes - LivestreamStrange New Worlds Through the Eyes of JWST - Sarah Moran&Giant Black Holes and How We Study Them - Haowen ZhangOn tap this month, we have Dr. Sarah Moran from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory telling us all about the JWST view of planets (both inside and outside of our ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 06/21/23
Coastal Walk at Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter ...
For centuries we have known that Earth is only one of multiple worlds orbiting the Sun. Near the turn of the 21st century we discovered that our solar system is but one of countless others. Where did these planets come from? What are their fates, and ours? Dr. Chiang will describe ...
A whirlwind tour of mostly mushrooms, from the East coast of Australia to the West, and down to the island of Tasmania.Collaborating with mycologists across the Australian states, Debbie brings an up close and personal view of the amazing biota of Oz. Travel with her to the magical land Down ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Thursday, 06/22/23
My 50+ Years of Antiquackery Activity | Stephen Barrett, MD, in conversation with William M. LondonWhen it comes to combatting misinformation and pseudoscience about healthcare and nutrition, Stephen Barrett is in a class by himself. An expert in medical communications, Dr. Barrett operates twenty-three websites, including CFI’s Quackwatch. He has written fifrty-three books and thousands of articles; delivered hundreds of talks at colleges, universities, and ...
Join the Museum for a night of teeth, claws, and mythbusting as we talk about three incredibly interesting, misunderstood, and incredible predators with a panel of brilliant experts! Sharks, mountain lions, and rattlesnakes will all get a spotlight from brilliant scientists John O’Sullivan, Dr. Emily Taylor, and John J. Morgan. ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $15 General, $10 members, Free for Students
After Dark: Pride in Our FutureWhat does a queer future look like? Pride celebrations typically highlight LGBTQ+ history, culture, and past accomplishments.Tonight at the Exploratorium we are taking a look forward instead and celebrating the creative expression, scientific progress, political activism, and civic attitudes paving the way to a future influenced by and inclusive of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Pride NightLifeKick off SF Pride in style at NightLife! Featuring fierce performances by The Oaklash Festival & so much more.
Government at all levels has limped into the digital age, widening the gap between the policy outcomes we intend and what we get.Jennifer Pahlka served as President Barack Obama’s former deputy chief technology officer. Join us for an in-depth talk as she offers a bold reexamination of how our government ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $15 Members in person, $10/Free web
This event provides a different introduction to astronomy than our Intro to the Night Sky talks. During this hour, you'll gain an appreciation for the size and scale of the cosmos and our place within it. You'll see many examples of the beautiful objects visible in the night sky, learn ...
Dr Jessica Sutter is a postdoctoral researcher in the astronomy and astrophysics department at the University of California San Diego. Her research is focused on using infrared observations of nearby galaxies to study gas and dust between the stars, referred to as the interstellar medium. By studying the interstellar medium ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $25 General
In Town Star PartyEvents are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. Event duration is 2hrs. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their personal telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are welcome). If you like to be a volunteer with or without a telescope ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/24/23
EV Ride and DriveKick off your summer by test driving electric vehicles (EVs) at Baylands Park. Explore various makes and models on the market. You can ask owners and experts questions about EVs. Take a test drive in an EV that you have been curious about.After your test drive, enjoy complimentary food from ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost: Free
Summer Science Fundays - Making Music: Math and Science Out LoudAs part of its season of summer programs and exhibits, The Lawrence Hall of Science will host ten Summer Science Fundays, each offering family-friendly shows, hands-on science activities, and more. Summer Science Fundays include events that will be familiar to Lawrence members and repeat visitors, and exciting new opportunities to ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
To study exo-Earths with Doppler shifts, one needs extremely accurate spectrograph dimensional stability. This requirement is out of reach for most spectrographs. We describe a technique known as Externally Dispersed Interferometry (EDI) which places a small Michelson interferometer in series with the spectrograph input beam. This imprints an extremely period ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
City Star Party - PresidioCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!SFAA members with telescopes are encouraged to attend and share their views of the stars with the general public.Dress warmly. Due to the pandemic, social-distancing and masks are encouraged, but not required.Rain, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Lick Observatory Music of the Spheres - SOLD OUTEach year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.The event activities include:ConcertAstronomy talk by world-renowned scientistsViewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescopeViewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescopeAstronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small ...
