Evolving understanding of electric fields and enzyme catalysisLocal internal electric fields created by the organized environment in complex systems like proteins can be measured using the vibrational Stark effect (VSE). We have found that these fields can be very large and can affect chemical reactivity. I will briefly explain the underlying physical concept and strategy we have ...
Condensed matter physics has witnessed emergent quantum phenomena driven by electron correlation and topology. Such phenomena have been mostly observed in conventional crystalline materials where flat electronic bands are available. In recent years, moiré superlattices built upon two-dimensional (2D) materials emerged as a new platform to engineer and study electron ...
Over the past decade, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured thousands of high-resolution images of the Moon's surface??"far more than humans can manually review. To tackle this challenge, scientists have developed an automated system that quickly identifies scientifically significant images from the LRO data, making it the first anomaly ...
In principle, we all love to hate political gerrymandering. But how can we learn to deal with it, to manage it, ... to hack it? In the past decade, mathematicians and computer scientists have developed inventive and revealing tools to find all kinds of gerrymanders: from the pretty-but-partisan, to the ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 11/27/24
Globalization, Localization, and Energy Storage ChaosComparing the electrification goals with industry readiness and discuss how we can achieve those goals fasterKeynote Speaker: Samo Burja, Bismarck AnalysysPanel: Cameron Dales, Peak Energy; Bob Galyen, Galyen Energy; Deshan Naidoo, Afrivolt; Tal Sholklapper, Voltaig; Sama Aghnlaey, Jon Gates ConsultingLocation revealed after you purchase a ticket
Where: Cost: $20 General
Virtual Skeptics in the Pub: Becoming better consumers of informationThis is a casual night of socializing with fellow skeptics who live in various locations around the oblate spherical planet Earth.Please join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.See weblink to connect.
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 11/30/24
Science Saturday: Monarch Madness!Join us for our Free Science Saturday event, where we will explore the fascinating world of monarch butterflies. Learn about their incredible migratory journey, the challenges they face, and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. This engaging day will feature collection displays, informative talks, and activities for the ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Family Astronomy: Discovering the Whole New Worlds of ExoplanetsCreate a new holiday tradition full of fun and learning - bring the family together with an interactive and engaging astronomy workshop designed for curious minds. Explore the wonders of exoplanets - distant, mysterious worlds beyond our solar system - through hands-on activities perfect for families with children ages 6-12. ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $15 Youth
Starry Nights Star Party - CANCELEDThe San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA), working with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA), is glad to co-host a public star party at Rancho Canada del Oro (RCDO) Open Space Preserve. This site, just 30 minutes south of downtown San Jose, features dark skies. It's dark enough to ...
It's there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it's time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we'll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
