The Saratoga Historical Foundation is sponsoring this lecture by Life Fellow and IEEE DL Paul Wesling. The story goes back to the 1910’s - to angel investors in new technology, the sinking of the Titanic, local ham radio operators trying to break RCA tube patents, Fred Terman and Stanford University, ...
Where: SaratogaCost: $10 advance, $15 at door
Baja in Spring - An Extravaganza of Marine Life - LivestreamMarine Biologist Marc Webber will be fresh off his annual Spring boat trip leading whale lovers down the Pacific coast of Mexico and up the Gulf of California.Join us as Marc shares his knowledge and photos from what truly is an extravaganza and celebration of marine life. We will be ...
Where: Cost: $10 Donation encouraged
The Great Chatbot DebateChatbots based on large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT, answer sophisticated questions, pass professional exams, analyze texts, generate everything from poems to computer programs, and more. But is there genuine understanding behind what LLMs can do? Do they really understand our world? Or, are they a triumph of mathematics and ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
The Hubble Deep Field 30 Years LaterUnder the direction of then-director of the Space Telescope Science Institute, Bob Williams, the Hubble Space Telescope was pointed at a seemingly empty patch of sky for 10 days. The result of that image, filled with thousands of unknown galaxies, forever changed the way we look at the universe.Join us ...
Project AZORIAN was a CIA project to covertly recover the sunken Soviet ballistic missile submarine, K-129. The K-129 went down with all hands approximately 1,600 miles northwest of Hawaii on 8 March 1968 at a location that was unknown to the Soviets. However, using underwater surveillance technology, the U.S. Navy ...
Where: Cost: Free
An Evening with Kara SwisherJust when we thought the era of “move fast and break things” might be over, the biggest tech billionaire of them all has moved lightning-quick to “fix” the federal government. Who better to consult about the confusing entanglements of technology and power today than “bad-ass journalist and OG chronicler of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 advance, $25 at door
The National Institutes of Health is the major funder of America's medical research, which is the finest in the world. Cuts in staff and funding at NIH could stall the development of treatment for diseases like Alzheimer's, stroke, cancer and infectious disease epidemics. Bruce Miller, Clausen Distinguished Professor of Neurology ...
Where: San RafaelCost: $15 General, free for students, discounted members
Though parasol mushrooms are very beautiful mushrooms, their history is muddled, and their naming still far from complete. But, they have fantastic characters, and perform fascinating roles in nature. We'll delve into all of the above and more!Else Vellinga is a mycologist who is interested in naming and classifying mushroom ...
In our seat upon the California Coast, we who live in the territory of Yelamu are favored with remarkable biodiversity. A conversation between Sara Moncada, the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone Director of Native Ecology, and Obi Kaufmann, author of The State of Fire: Why California Burns as well as the ...
In The Climate Chronicles, a podcast with 42 episodes across eight seasons, Professor Dagomar Degroot of Georgetown University "takes you on a journey through 50 million years of climate change." He delves into how climate change has shaped civilizations - from the earliest hominid ancestors to the present era of rapid ...
Computer vision has made remarkable advances through data-driven learning of image-text associations. Large-scale vision and language models like CLIP, SAM, and ChatGPT can generate compelling descriptions of images. However, these models, trained with scripted data and limited grounding, often struggle to provide detailed visual evidence and to generalize across a ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Science on Tap: Raptor ConservationCome to the Museum for a special night of conservation discussions all about raptor birds with experts in the field! Learn about the biology of these popular birds of prey, the ways in which humans impact them, and the work that’s being done to save them. From avoiding lead bullets, ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $25 General, $10 Members, Students free
After Dark: Aha(ha)Humor can bond us and open us to new experiences. This Thursday night, come celebrate phenomena that will make you laugh - and then think. Learn about research and discoveries that are silly or unusual, and perceptual illusions that will blow your mind. Find out the essential role of laughter ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, free for members
AI Regulation Essentials : how to develop a cohesive global strategyJoin us for an insightful panel on the EU and US AI regulations, where we will explore the similarities and differences between the AI regulatory approaches and how to develop a uniform strategy.This in-person discussion will feature experts from both European and American perspectives, diving into the legal implications of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
NightLife: IntersectionsJoin us for our second annual celebration of global connection through music, fashion, and dance in the Bay Area.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
The Energy Transition ChallengeThe energy transition is a monumental task, still in its early stages, with only about 10 percent of the necessary low-emissions technologies deployed to meet 2050 targets, according to the McKinsey Global Institute.As the world strives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while meeting growing global energy demand, significant challenges lie ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Revealing the Secrets of Transistors using Supercomputers For a decade, SLAC has been using its X-ray laser, the Linac Coherent Light Source, to explore the properties of matter at the atomic level. One example, which is the subject of my own research, is the measurement of atomic defects in semiconductors that can be used in transistors. At ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Long Now: 'Abundance'Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's forthcoming book Abundance is a once-in-a-generation, paradigm-shifting call to rethink big, entrenched problems that seem mired in systemic scarcity: from climate change to housing, education to healthcare. This evening's program will delve deeper into the abundance agenda within the context of the next and last ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: TBA
Saturday, 03/29/25
Guided bird walk at Bouverie PreserveJoin us for a fun-filled morning of birding at Bouverie Preserve! Whether you’re an experienced birder or just starting out, this event is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Spend the day exploring the beautiful preserve and spotting a variety of bird species in their natural habitat.Bring your friends ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Family Program: Magical Mini Moss GardensCelebrate spring and join our moss and lichen hunt, learn a little botany, and make a “magical” mini moss garden to take home. Child must be accompanied by a registered adultRegister at weblink.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $20 adult, $18 child, $2 off for members
Science Saturday: Dinosaurs and Fossils Get ready to roar with excitement at Science Saturday at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History!We're diving into the dino-mazing world of dinosaurs and fossils! Enjoy from activities, games, and fossil escavation! Unravel the mysteries of fossils and discover the facts about these colossal creatures that once stomped around ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free with admission
Stewardship Saturday: Navigating the Intricacies of RehabilitationThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue and The Marine Mammal Center as we explore the similarities and differences in our terrestrial and aquatic rehabilitation facilities. Through this event we will navigate how to ...
Where: PetalumaCost: Free
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families.Tickets go on sale the first week of December, pending completion of construction at the venue.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and 3:30 each day.Venue: Smithwick Theater
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $6
Beginner BirdingCome join a Ranger Guided Hike and Birding Program with a Marin Headlands Interpretation Ranger! Learn all about the many different types of birds that call the Marin Headlands home while hiking along the scenic Rodeo Lagoon Loop Trail beginning at Rodeo Beach.The program will consist of a 1.5-mile hike ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost:
'Music of the Stars' by Cecilia McDowallWritten just a few years ago, Music of the Stars offers an enlightening commentary on the power of music to console and uplift in challenging times.Accompanied by string orchestra, the piece showcases characterful instrumentation and engaging vocal lines, yielding a piece with a celestial sparkle throughout.Additional pieces, Durufle's Requiem and ...
Where: San MateoCost: $40 Advance, $45 at door, $20 students with ID
Sunday, 03/30/25
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families.Tickets go on sale the first week of December, pending completion of construction at the venue.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and 3:30 each day.Venue: Smithwick Theater
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $6
Jewels of the Garden: a Darwinian Natural History of Humming BirdsDr. Bruce Lyon continues to travel, photograph, and study birds since retiring from UCSC last year. During his rich career teaching and conducting research, Bruce’s work included the long-term project studying golden-crowned sparrows at the Arboretum. His lecture will explore hummingbird natural history from the perspective of a scientist who ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Plastics: Climate Change & Health Impacts - What You Can DoDid you know that there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050 at current rates?Also, the average person globally breathes in 2,000 to 7,000 microplastics per day. Core samples extracted off the coast of California show that microplastics have doubled every 15 years (from 1945 to ...
Over 20,000(!) species of mushroom-forming fungi support the health and diversity of multiple ecosystems. Technically, what are mushrooms? How do they live, and what are some of the myriad ways they disperse, reproduce, and (even) communicate? Perhaps most important, how can we use mushrooms to help feed humanity and heal ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
'Music of the Stars' by Cecilia McDowallWritten just a few years ago, Music of the Stars offers an enlightening commentary on the power of music to console and uplift in challenging times.Accompanied by string orchestra, the piece showcases characterful instrumentation and engaging vocal lines, yielding a piece with a celestial sparkle throughout.Additional pieces, Durufle's Requiem and ...
Where: San MateoCost: $40 Advance, $45 at door, $20 students with ID
Update on the Bird Flu - LivestreamSpeaker: John Swartzberg, MD, is a clinical professor emeritus at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. Dr. Swartzberg is board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Before joining UC Berkeley’s faculty part time since 1980 and full time since 2001, he spent 30 years in clinical practice. He is ...
Correlative microscopy is not a single method but rather a diverse collection of techniques that share a common approach. By applying multiple microscopy techniques to the same sample, researchers can analyze it across a broader range of magnifications than what a single technique can offer. The integration of Scanning Electron ...
The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) has been carrying out a major reconstruction programme, which started in 2009 and ended in 2023. This programme, referred to as the ESRF Upgrade Programme, is grounded on ESRF role and mission of pioneering synchrotron science to the benefit of science and society at ...
I am the Curator of Flowering Plants at the Field Museum, and a faculty affiliate at the University of Chicago. I completed my undergrad at UBC and PhD at Harvard. My research focuses on plant evolution, biogeography, and systematics, with special emphasis on mountains and East Asia.Speaker: Richard Ree, Field ...
The adaptive immune system consists of highly diverse B- and T-cell receptors, which can recognize a multitude of diverse pathogens. Immune recognition relies on molecular interactions between immune receptors and pathogens, which in turn is determined by the complementarity of their 3D structures and amino acid compositions, i.e., their shapes. ...
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a much needed CO2 mitigation technology and it also has an interesting history in global climate and environmental policy and law. Now with engineered-CDR, it is still an active topic. Tim will provide an up-to-date summary of CCS in the global climate scene and ...
