Exploring the Art, Culture, and Science of Solar Eclipses - LivestreamASP2023 promises to be exciting as we approach our two upcoming solar eclipses crossing the Northern Hemisphere; the Annual Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023, and the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Our day will feature three talks and small group discussions will expore perspectives about solar eclipses ...
Where: Cost: $25
Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct... Astronomy is more than just observing; it's making sense of those observations. A good theorist needs to blend a knowledge of what’s been observed, with a good imagination... and no fear of being wrong. Ptolemy in ancient Rome, the medieval bishops Oresme and Cusa, the 19th century astronomers Schiaparelli and ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Sunday, 08/20/23
Morning Hike at Rancho Cañada del OroJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an excursion where you’ll explore the Mayfair Ranch â€" 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 ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
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 ...
Each summer, millions of Arctic breeding Shorebirds leave their northern nesting grounds and make their way toward southern wintering grounds. In Santa Clara County, we have many locations where dense clouds of these magnificent birds can be seen and admired as they arrive for the season. Others simply pass through ...
Design of high-performance Li-S batteries: revisiting the role of lithium polysulfidesSpeaker: Xin Gao, Peking UniversityNi Anchored to Hydrogen-Substituted Graphdiyne for Lithium Sulfide Cathodes in Lithium-Sulfur BatteriesSpeaker: Louisa Greenburg, Stanford UniversitySee weblink for streaming information and to register
Where: Cost: Free
Everything You Never Knew You Wanted to Know about Mosquitoes San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District offers no-charge services to county residents! Join us to learn about basic mosquito ecology, common water sources, the history of mosquito control in San Mateo County, and current pest management “tools†including storm drain treatments, mapping software, insect repellent options, and more. ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies in California's National Marine Sanctuaries - LivestreamPlease join ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter and Jess Morten, Director of the Marine Resource Protection Program at the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation (CMSF), as we delve into the efforts to halt or reduce fatal collisions between ships and whales. Global shipping is vital to the economy, but high volumes ...
Where: Cost: Donation requested
Radical SharingOur bodies, our houses, our land, our space - we humans don’t always like to share. Author Bette Adriaanse talks with Chelsea T. Hicks, and virtual guests Brian Eno and Aqui Thami, about property and sharing, and how to make a lasting positive change in the way we share the ...
Cleaner shrimp are small tropical crustaceans that clean their reef fish clients by removing ectoparasites. Although many client species eat crustaceans, cleaner shrimp are rarely eaten during cleaning interactions. In this talk, I discuss evidence supporting the hypothesis that cooperation between cleaners and clients is mediated by visual signals. I ...
What if the secret to “survival of the fittest†isn't strength, smarts, or power but rather the ability to connect and cooperate?Join evolutionary anthropologist and bestselling author Dr. Brian Hare and discover how cooperation and sociability have shaped the success of species like dogs, bonobos, and especially us humans.With compelling ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 08/24/23
NightLife: Pacific Island ParadiseGet ready for an unforgettable NightLife dedicated to the vibrant Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Celebrate Pasifika arts, culture, and science with a night of CHamaru food, Polynesian dance, Samoan Tatau (tattoo), and more.Featured events:Join Ponipate Rokolekutu, Assistant Professor at the Critical Pacific Islands and Oceania Studies under ...
How can translating data into compelling sensory experiences - visual, aural, multimedia, and more - make stories of the world around us resonate more deeply? As scientists, journalists, and researchers search for inventive, inclusive ways to share their data - and artists reference data to create impactful artworks - visualization, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Astronomy on Tap Santa Cruz: Transients and the Ever-Changing SkySupernovae! Neutron star mergers! What do these have in common? They are what’s known as … Transients! Short, dramatic and energetic events that occur on human timescales. Many things in the universe take millions or billions of years to change and evolve. Transients, however, can change over seconds or years, ...
On the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the compelling story of this landmark. The tour will include elements of natural and cultural history as well as thought-provoking guided discussion that ties the lighthouse’s history to our present. The tour does not include ...
