Elevated and Dangerous: Health Implication of High Nitrate in Central Valley Well Water - LivestreamJoin us as we discuss the upward trend in nitrate levels in Central Valley groundwater, its link to dairy manure, and its subsequent health concerns. The California Water Resources Control Board recently released a draft of new dairy manure management regulations with the intent of better addressing rising nitrate levels. ...
Fossils, footprints, and the evolution of human locomotionBipedal locomotion is considered one of the defining features that “makes us human”. Hypotheses about the evolution of human bipedalism date back at least as far as Aristotle, and questions about locomotion remain fundamental to the study of human evolutionary biology. Over the past century, paleontological discoveries have shed light ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Fire Safe Sonoma Speaker Series - LivestreamErika Lutz, Prescribed Fire Information Coordinator for Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Fire Forward program and Devyn Friedfel, Pepperwood‘s Fire & Stewardship Manager will share more about their roles while providing valuable knowledge on prescribed burning basics and its role in keeping ecosystems healthy. Register HERE for their presentation.
Where: Cost: Free
SETI Live: Space is the Case - LivestreamDuring his time as an Artist in Residence (AIR) at the SETI Institute, visual artist, psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst Martin Wilner invited prominent SETI Institute scientists to participate in his ongoing project, The Case Histories. Interested in exploring how scientists relate to the possibility of encountering an alien life form, Wilner ...
Where: Cost: Free
Rules, Regulations, and Randomness: From Biological to Social SystemsAcross both biological and social systems, rules and regulations play a crucial role in ensuring robustness and resistance to fluctuations across diverse environments. The expansion of rule systems over time is particularly relevant in contemporary political discourse, where some argue that society is over-regulated and that bureaucratic structures should be ...
Join us for an insightful discussion with Tom Steyer, former Presidential candidate and a leading advocate for climate action, as he breaks down the potential progress to be made in 2025 and the critical role the private sector must play in driving real change.Attend in person or online
Meet NASA's Mars rovers and orbiters, interact with the Mars Relay Network, and play with 700+ interactive exhibits that will upend your perception of the universe.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
DeepSeek AI: What You Need to Know & Why It Matters - LivestreamJoin us for an insightful conversation about the disruptive AI reasoning model R1 by DeepSeek. Developed by the Chinese AI company founded in 2023, DeepSeek has quickly risen to prominence with its open-source large language model (LLM) that rivals top-tier international models. We'll explore the origins of DeepSeek, its advanced ...
Where: Cost: Free
Firewise Landscaping PanelJoin us for an informative session featuring experts from the UC Master Gardeners, Monterey County Firewise, and the local fire department. These specialists will discuss effective fire-wise landscaping techniques tailored for our unique environment. Learn how to create defensible spaces around your area, select fire-resistant plants, and implement practices that ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $15 General, $10 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 ...
