Appendicularians are wondrous creatures found everywhere in the world’s oceans. They build complex houses they use as a safe home, as a filtration device to capture food, and as their marine Winnebago. Using these houses, the animals can remove tiniest particles down to the size of viruses from the water ...
Coral reefs are beautiful, valuable ecosystems that are being degraded by human activities. Microorganisms play key roles in coral health and disease. This talk shows how predators spread key coral microorganisms and explores how this might support reef resilience to warming seas.Speaker: Adrienne Correa is an associate professor in the ...
Where: Bodega BayCost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #144: Virtual Sex, Psychedelic Drugs, and the Philosophy of War It’s Hot Nerd Summer and we’re playing the hits! We’re bringing the traditional trifecta of “sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll†into the modern age with sexuality in video games, re-matriation of psychedelics, and the real life inspiration behind the darkly comedic film “The Men Who Stare at Goats.†It’s ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 Advance, $15 at door
One of the things we love most about birds is their wild array of plumage colors and patterns. Where does all that color come from? In this presentation, you’ll learn how pigments and microscopic structures in feathers create the kaleidoscope of beauty we find in the avian world. We’ll cover ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 07/18/24
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Preserve which hosts tide pools ...
Where: Moss BeachCost: Free
SETI Live: Accidental Astronomy: How Random Discoveries Shape the Science of Space - LivestreamScientific discovery relies on luck sometimes, and nowhere is that more true than in astronomy. Supernova aren't predictable. New comets are discovered every month. Asteroids enter our atmosphere shortly after being found. So many of these discoveries rely on being or looking in the right place at the right time. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Lunch Break Science - LivestreamLunch Break Science is a dynamic live web series featuring fascinating short talks, engaging interviews, and lively Q&A with Leakey Foundation scientists. Each episode digs deeper into the latest human origins discoveries, with topics like Neanderthals, chimpanzee behavior, and more! Even better, you can interact with researchers during the show ...
Where: Cost: Free
Can small be the next big thing? Plasma Accelerator R&D at DESY In laser- or particle beam-powered plasma-based accelerators, electrons surf on waves and can reach multi-GeV energy levels in a few 10’s of cm. If one relies on conventional methods, this would require machines that are multiple football fields long. Although many challenges remain, this new technology is at the brink ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Lessons from Texas, COVID-19, and the 737 Max: Effeciency vs ResilianceIn both computer science and economics, efficiency is a cherished property. The field of algorithms is almost solely focused on their efficiency. The goal of AI research is to increase efficiency by reducing human labor. In economics, the main advantage of the free market is that it promises “economic efficiency.†...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
History on Tap: Stories of Point PinosPoint Pinos is one of the most popular attractions in Pacific Grove, and like many local institutions, has a long and storied history to go along with it. While the rocky coast and rolling sand dunes at the southern entrance to Monterey Bay has long enchanted locals and visitors, the ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $20 General, $15 Members, Free for Students
After Dark: ExtraOrdinaryStep into the world of ExtraOrdinary! and let the stunning artworks transform you! Discover what happens when artists assemble objects not ordinarily used in art: shoes become faces, saxophones take flight, and cardboard whispers. And don’t miss Crochet Jam with local artist Ramekon O’Arwisters and a talk about Recology’s Artist ...
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 ...
Human’s fascination with owls was first documented in the cave paintings at Chauvet in southern France. With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls? Some 260 ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 07/19/24
Sunset Walk at Bair IslandJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at the Bair Island Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you ...
The first ever Global Skeptics in the Pub will be held on July 19Global Skeptics in the Pub will begin at 7pm local time in New Zealand on Friday, July 19, will go around the world, and end at 9pm local time in Hawai’i (24 hours later on the same calendar day)Note ...
Where: Cost: FREE
Saturday, 07/20/24
ExtraOrdinary! FestivalCome enjoy the summer’s most imaginative and playful exhibition! Immerse yourself in ExtraOrdinary! and the stunning artworks made from everyday objects. Don't forget to bring out your inner artist-scientist with our fun programs for all ages: tinker with cardboard and add to a collective creation, join a crochet jam, get ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Plastic Free Recycling Center Tour - FULLJoin us for a free Berkeley Recycling Tour this Plastic Free July and dive deeper into the world of recycling. Discover how recyclables are prepared for markets, learn about source separation, and explore waste sorting processes. Plus, at the end of the tour, you’ll receive plastic-free giveaways.RSVP at weblink
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Stewardship Saturday: Experiencing Fish Kitchenoin us for an extra Stewardship Saturday in the month of July! During this exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunity you will have the chance to support our hard-working volunteer crews during our peak patient season. Our patients are consuming up to 1,000 pounds of fish per day during this time of the ...
Our age will be defined by the climate emergency. But contrary to the doomist narrative that’s taken hold, the world has already begun deploying the solutions needed to deal with it.On a journey across five continents, Climate Capitalism tracks the unlikely heroes driving the fight against climate change. From the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $46.45 with book
We live in two worlds: the outer world, where we exist, interact with others, and deal witheveryday life, and the inner world, where we dream, think, and imagine. Our mental imageryconnects these worlds, and how we connect them shapes our reality. The way we see the worldgoverns this connection. Viewing ...
The first ever Global Skeptics in the Pub starts July 19 and ends on July 20 (local time)Global Skeptics in the Pub will begin at 7pm local time in New Zealand on Friday, July 19, will go around the world, and end at 9pm local time in Hawai’i (24 hours later on the ...
The SkeptiCal Conference brings stimulating and entertaining speakers to a world-wide audience of science fans, critical thinkers, and, in the words of Carl Sagan, questioners of “extraordinary claimsâ€. Join us for two engaging days of speakers, interviews, and discussions. And test your wits on a round of SkeptiCal trivia, and ...
Where: Cost: $20 to $30
Sunday, 07/21/24
ExtraOrdinary! FestivalCome enjoy the summer’s most imaginative and playful exhibition! Immerse yourself in ExtraOrdinary! and the stunning artworks made from everyday objects. Don't forget to bring out your inner artist-scientist with our fun programs for all ages: tinker with cardboard and add to a collective creation, join a crochet jam, get ...
The SkeptiCal Conference brings stimulating and entertaining speakers to a world-wide audience of science fans, critical thinkers, and, in the words of Carl Sagan, questioners of “extraordinary claimsâ€. Join us for two engaging days of speakers, interviews, and discussions. And test your wits on a round of SkeptiCal trivia, and ...
Where: Cost: $20 to $30
Monday, 07/22/24
What Does Machine Learning Have to Offer Mathematics?The interaction of machine learning with math has attracted a lot of attention, because mathematics is in some respects a closed world with well-defined rules (like chess, and unlike poetry-writing) but also a domain where success is ultimately judged by human assessments of ingenuity and importance, not rigid criteria (like ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tuesday, 07/23/24
Predicting the President: Origins of Computer ForecastingEvery election night, millions of Americans hit refresh on their browsers and social media and tune into the news for the latest predictions on who’s going to win.But what’s the technology that makes these predictions possible? Join CHM for a riveting story at the intersection of technology and democracy as ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Whale Conservation in San Francisco Bay and Beyond - LivestreamDive into whale conservation in San Francisco Bay and beyond! Join Kathi George, The Marine Mammal Center’s Director of Cetacean Conservation Biology who will lead us on an exploration of cetacean research initiatives at The Marine Mammal Center including maritime collaborations that reduce the risk of entanglement and vessel strike ...
Where: Cost: $10 suggested donation
Stargazing and Beyond: A Global Network of Citizen AstronomersAstronomy is a science that inspires everyone, which makes it a great tool for expanding scientific literacy. It also has a uniquely powerful ability to make us aware of Earth’s value and fragility. And by inspiring people to engage in citizen science, astronomy fosters not only scientific research but also ...