Register at weblink to receive connection informationSpeakers: Michael Jewett (Stanford University) on "Revolutionizing Protein Manufacturing with Cell-Free Protein Synthesis" Patricia Blessing (Stanford/ Art History) on "Water in Islamic Architecture" Kat Mustatea (Media Artist) on "What does it mean to have a voice? Art in an increasingly algorithmic ...
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is on a bold mission to explore the frontiers of space for the benefit of all humanity. From advancing our understanding of our home planet, to uncovering the mysteries of Mars, to discovering thousands of other worlds - the teams at JPL dare mighty things together ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Effective and Engaging Science Communication - LivestreamIn this 2 hour, interactive workshop participants will gain an understanding of basic techniques and considerations when engaging with public audiences.Engaging and interacting with public audiences in an informal learning setting such as a public outreach event is different from a formal classroom. In this workshop participants will reflect on ...
The diamond nitrogen vacancy (NV) center spin qubit is a uniquely versatile quantum sensor that offers a path towards truly nanoscale magnetic imaging with high sensitivity over a wide range of temperatures and applications targets. Here I discuss NV-based scanned magnetic imaging experiments as applied to condensed matter systems, in ...
The different solid structures or polymorphs of atomic and molecular crystals often possess different physical and chemical properties. Structural differences between organic molecular crystal polymorphs can affect, for example, bioavailability of active pharmaceutical formulations, the lethality of contact insecticides, and diffusive behavior in host-guest systems. Such differences can also ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Superintelligent Agents Pose Catastrophic Risks - Can Scientist AI Offer a Safer Path?The leading AI companies are increasingly focused on building generalist AI agents - systems that can autonomously plan, act, and pursue goals across almost all tasks that humans can perform. Despite how useful these systems might be, unchecked AI agency poses significant risks to public safety and security, ranging from ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Wonderfest - Ask a Science Envoy: Tiny Galaxies; Eye MovementsWonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with enhanced communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:UC Berkeley neuroscientist Stephanie Reeves on The Horizontal Saccade Bias - Humans make eye movements to explore the visual environment. ...
Tucson’s local flavor of Astronomy on Tap, Space Drafts, is excited to present its 106th edition! This month, This month, we’ll be joined by Dr. Laura Rogers from NSF NOIRLab, talking about dead planets around dead stars. And in place of a second talk this month, we will be having ...
From mycelium to fruiting bodies Best practices of mushroom cultivation including strain selection and genetics, spawn, substrate, sterilization/pasteurization, environmental conditions, popular mushroom growing techniquesSpeaker: Kyle Garrone, Far West FungiAttend in person or online (see weblink)
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Wednesday, 04/16/25
South Korea’s Internet Infrastructure: Risks, Idiosyncrasies, and Opportunities - LivestreamTensions between China, the United States, and their respective allies present challenges to East Asian countries, particularly in the cyber domain. One critical issue pertains to the risk to internet infrastructure, the backbone of global communication and commerce. The internet, though decentralized, relies on several key control points that could ...
In 2021, the novelist and journalist Vauhini Vara asked a predecessor of ChatGPT to write about her sister’s death, resulting in an essay that was both more moving and more disturbing than she could have imagined. It quickly went viral. The experience, revealing both the power and the danger of ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Whole Earth SeminarSpeaker: Monica Arienzo, Desert Research Institute / University of Nevada Reno
The passage of genes from parents to offspring is a fundamental rule of heredity. However, bacteria violate this rule of strict vertical inheritance by shuttling DNA between unrelated cells through horizontal gene transfer (HGT). Common vehicles for HGT are conjugative plasmids, extrachromosomal pieces of DNA encoding the machinery for their ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Addressing climate change and spatial structure in temperate nearshore ecosystemsNearshore marine ecosystems are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet, host diverse assemblages of ecologically, economically, and culturally important species, and also lie on the front lines of climate change. Yet like many ecosystems, classic models of organismal and ecological dynamics have often underpredicted effects of harvest and ...
Despite the increasing availability of climate data, there is a significant gap between the production of scientific information and its practical use within planning and decision-making. Over the past two decades, climate services - decision-support processes and tools - have been developed at this interface to transform climate data into ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Spotlight on Human and Planetary HealthClimate change is already impacting our everyday lives. Record-breaking temperatures, intense wildfires, more frequent coastal flooding, prolonged droughts, and damaging storms are just some of the growing risks we face. These massive changes impact public health and well-being in significant ways - ranging from increased respiratory and cardiovascular diseases due ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Human-Centered AI for Computational Experiences At the Intersections of AI, Games, and Human-Computer InteractionInteractive 3D environments, social simulations, and digital games now serve vital functions across entertainment, health, education, training, and global challenges like climate change. This diverse application landscape highlights the need for innovative methods to optimize and personalize these platforms while rigorously evaluating their effectiveness. These challenges have become focal points ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Psyche: Exploration of a Metal World - LivestreamIn January 2017 NASA selected Arizona State University to lead the next of its small, Discovery-class robotic planetary missions, named Psyche. Named after its intended destination, Main Belt asteroid (16) Psyche is the largest M-class (metallic) asteroid in the Solar System. It is thought to be the Fe-Ni core of ...
Join us for a discussion on the complex ecosystem of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with senior environmental scientist, Aaron Haiman. Aaron will be sharing his experiences working in and birding this area, along with sections of his new book, Birds of the California Delta. The Delta is a fascinating example ...
Where: Cost: Free
Making News with DataHow is technology reshaping the future of journalism? Save the date for an engaging conversation exploring how the news industry has adapted to past technological shifts - and how it’s evolving today.
The Sun, Moon, planets, and stars have accompanied sky watchers over millennia. The Pleiades star cluster, observable from every continent except Antarctica, is tied to Indigenous worldviews, astronomy, calendaring, traditional weaving, weather prediction, and agriculture. For the original peoples of Polynesia, Mesoamerica, and the Andes, the Pleiades cluster continues to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 04/17/25
Citizen Science in Astronomy Part 6 - LivestreamJoin Dr. Franck Marchis, Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Unistellar and director of Citizen Science at SETI Institute, and Dr. Lauren Sgro, Outreach Manager at the SETI Institute, for a conversation on citizen science with the Unistellar network in partnership with the SETI Institute. We will give an update ...
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 ...
The future of Antarctica and parts of marine-based Greenland will depend in large part on how fast a warmer polar ocean will erode its continental margin from below and force a de-stabilization of glacier grounding lines. In recent decades, we have witnessed grounding line retreat rates of kilometers per year ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
California policy responses to the L.A. wildfires - LivestreamThe January 7, 2025 wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena were among the costliest and most destructive in California history. They both highlighted learnings and successes since the modern wildfire era began in 2017 as well as continued gaps in our strategy. Wara will discuss the policy response to date ...
The intersection of art and electronics has given rise to a fascinating realm of free-form circuit sculptures - functional circuits that double as works of art. In this talk, Mohit Bhoite will delve into the creative and technical aspects of building free-form circuits that not only look beautiful but also ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy - LivestreamWhy have so many Americans turned against democracy? Our current political moment has been shaped by the growth of an authoritarian coalition that includes conspiracy-mongers, extremist churches, and reactionaries driven to tear it all down. Join us for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with Katherine Stewart. Her latest book pulls back ...
Where: Cost: Free
Greening Factory Farms vs. AgroecologyJoin us for a first-of-its-kind discussion on industrial agriculture, its impacts and the future of an agroecological food and farm system that will bring together experts from opposite ends of the spectrum.UC Berkeley’s Dr. Tim Bowles will join author and journalist, Michael Grunwald for a discussion on Food Futures, moderated ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Majestic Gas Giant: Uncovering Jupiter’s Secrets - LivestreamThree scientists will discuss what their research has revealed about our solar system’s largest planet - from the fluid dynamics of the Great Red Spot to the mysterious magnetic tornadoes at its poles.Michael Wong, Associate Research Astronomer, Space Sciences Laboratory, moderatorTroy Tsubota, undergraduate student; physics, computer science, and applied mathematicsImke ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: ResilienceHow can we cope with uncertainty? Play games, of course! Join us this Thursday to have fun, collaborate, and figure out how to work through life’s ups and downs together. Find inspiration through performances and games that shed light on collective risk management tools, and learn how we can all ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Members free
Fungus Among Us NightLifeOur annual fungus-filled extravaganza is back. Explore the world of mycology during this un-fungi-ttable night!Ages 21+
Since the earliest days of humans walking the earth there has been an uneasy relationship between us and cats. The hunting prowess of 1 kg house cats makes them excellent partners in the removal of unwanted vermin. However, when that same hunting instinct is packaged in a 250 kg African ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Reclaiming Our Focus: Mushroom and Lichen Dyeing as an Antidote to DistractionJoin us with Mayumi Fujio for a presentation about the fiber arts, natural plant and mushroom pigments, and a technique called “botanical printing” which uses real leaves to transfer colors and shapes from plants onto natural fibers (silk, wool, etc.) Mayumi will cover some of the natural pigment mushrooms of ...
The words sex and gender challenge us, even scientifically. Sex commonly refers to a creature’s physical and biological characteristics. Gender refers to behavior and self-presentation within a social group. Since nature is replete with social groups, we can take rich delight in trying to understand gender diversity among animals. This ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Restoring the San Franciso Bay Estuary: Wetlands, Birds and More! - LivestreamThe San Francisco Bay is the largest estuary on the west coast of the United States, and is home to a wide range of birds, from rails to shorebirds, waders, and ducks. Over 90% of the tidal wetlands around the estuary have been lost, but there is now large-scale local ...
Dr. Jeffrey Cuzzi will describe the highlights of the Cassini mission, emphasizing the rings of Saturn, which are increasingly believed to be much younger than the planet itself - maybe dating only to the age of fish on Earth (100-200M yr ago). He will discuss what we know about the ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Nerd Nite SF#150: Beginnings, Banalities (of Evil), and Pelvic Perceptions It’s the Nerd Nite SF Sesquicentennial and we’re ready to celebrate! This month we commemorate one-hundred and fifty (150!) boozy, nerdy shows at our beloved venue, in our beloved city of San Francisco. Since we’re in a reflective mood, we’re excited to share a talk about the origins of the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 advance, $15 at door
Friday, 04/18/25
Climate Action Youth Summit 2025Celebrate youth-led climate action in San Francisco in honor of Earth Month! Join the San Francisco Environment (SFE) Department for a dynamic Youth Summit ahead of Climate Week. See how young leaders are tackling climate change, driving real solutions, and making a difference in our city.This year’s theme, Climate Action ...
We are interested in developing colloidal nanocrystals for applications in classical and quantum light technologies. Our approach leverages the extraordinary properties of nanoscale systems and applies foundational design principles from molecular inorganic chemistry. In this talk, we will examine strategies to overcome challenges in atomically precise synthesis and single-particle placement ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tiny Titans, Winged WondersJourney into the world of insects! Join us for a thrilling science talk where we'll explore fascinating six legged creatures, featuring specimens from the North American Princeton Field Guide. Science Olympiad students will benefit as we learn about insects’ unique features, life cycles, and the incredible roles they play in our ...
Where: Castro ValleyCost: FREE
Art, Science & Visual Metaphors What is the connection between art, science, and visual metaphors? Susanne Langer, one of my favorite art philosophers, stated, “art is the creation of forms symbolic of human feeling.” According to the Science Council, science is “the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Binary StarsSpeaker: Catherine ClarkSee weblink for instructions to obtain online link, or attend in person.
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
In Town Star PartyCome join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.Event details:Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. The event duration is 2 hours. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 04/19/25
Morning Hike at Skyline Ridge Open Space PreserveJoin POST for this guided hike at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve! A POST Representative will share a few words about POST’s decades of conservation success before hiking groups leave to explore a moderate to strenuous 4.5 mile hike with 800 feet of elevation gain.POST has made many contributions towards ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Walk for NatureFamilies, friends and community members are invited to join the Environmental Volunteers for our first annual “Walk for Nature” event.This event focuses on exploring and getting to know the Palo Alto Baylands, and what makes this unique habitat so special. Highlights of the event include:Guided nature walks for all ages, ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $10 General, under 18 Free
Green Business Expo and Yerba Buena Gardens Earth Day Festival 2025?Celebrate San Francisco Green Businesses at the Yerba Buena 2025 Earth Day Festival! Join San Francisco Environment Department, in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy, for a day of sustainability, community, and action as we kick off SF Climate Week.See weblink to register
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Spring Flowers at Bouverie PreserveDon’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the outdoors and witness the beauty of spring flowers in full bloom at Bouverie Preserve!Join us for a 3-hour docent-led nature walk at the 535-acre Bouverie Preserve in Glen Ellen. You will be in small groups while strolling through and appreciating ...
Join YSI as we walk around Alum Rock Park and teach you about our feathered friends! Learn how to identify birds by their key characteristics, how to use binoculars, and then make a craft that will help you attract birds into your backyard!A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
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:
Earth Day Stroll - Bernal HeightsJoin your neighbors for a day of environmental celebration, education, and action throughout the Bernal Heights neighborhood. The Earth Day Stroll features numerous activities and attractions spread along Cortland Avenue and the paths of Bernal Hill.WHAT TO EXPECT:Sustainable Vendors & Artists: Browse eco-friendly products and artEarth Day Giveaways & Special ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
KIPAC + Friends Community DayJoin us for a fun-filled day of science! This event will take the form of a science festival, featuring numerous stations with live demonstrations, experiments, and hands-on activities. A series of mini science lectures will also run in parallel, introducing the latest discoveries in astronomy and other closely related STEM ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Native Star Stories Night @ Lick ObservatoryThe 3rd annual Native Star Stories Night (registration link below) will be hosted from 5-9:30 pm at Lick Observatory. Hosted in conjunction with UCO/Lick Observatory, the American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), and the Osterbrock Leadership Program, the Native Star Stories Night is a free immersive cultural-astronomy night curated for indigenous* ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: Free
Wild and Scenic Film Festival 2025The 2025 Wild and Scenic Film Festival combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. These films explore nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture and more.This year’s program features the audience favorites from the nation’s premier environmental and adventure film festival, the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $20 General, $15 Students
Starry Nights Star PartyJoin the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) and Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) for an unforgettable night of exploring the night sky. Our knowledgeable docents, members of SJAA, will be your guides to providing valuable insights into the wonders of our universe. The viewing site, Rancho Canada del ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
Sunday, 04/20/25
Earth Month BioBlitz at the EECJoin us to learn about the Refuge and contribute to community science by participating in a BioBlitz!We will lead a leisurely walk in the Butterfly Garden and on the New Chicago Marsh boardwalk at the Alviso Unit of the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge to look for plants, ...
Speaker: Bill Keener, The Marine Mammal CenterEditor's Note: This event is now scheduled for April 14, 2025.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
The Role of Radiating Flows in Giant Planet AccretionHaving detected accretion signatures of forming planets in the PDS 70 system and with several other candidates identified, we are entering an era of new avenues to constrain our theories of gas giant formation. At the same time, actual planetary accretion rates are not well understood from a theoretical point ...
Fast charging is being heavily researched for the widespread implementation of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. However, charging at high currents accelerates several parasitic reactions that lead to the degradation of the cell, affecting its lifetime. It is possible to study material degradation mechanisms and predict their impact on capacity ...
Diffraction limited resolution has been a long-standing challenge for microscopy. The combination of light with the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) has made it possible to reach atomic-scale resolution with wavelength of light many orders larger than the sample’s features. With ultrashort light pulses, simultaneous temporal resolution is obtained. The advancement ...
After finishing his bachelor and masters in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at Cambridge Madhav went onto a PhD with Professors Michael Brenner and L. Mahadevan at Harvard. Following this he decided to switch focus to biology and was a Simons Postdoctoral Fellow at the Kavli Inst. of Theo. Physics at ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Two Eyes are Better than One: JWST and ALMA Look at Star FormationStars and their planetary systems form in cold insterstellar gas and dust clouds impermeable to the optical light our eyes can see. By contrast, light at much longer wavelengths is able to penetrate these regions allowing us to directly observe stars that are currently forming. The Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) aboard ...
Coherence and entanglement are key features of quantum mechanics, although they are susceptible to environmental perturbations. A conventional strategy to entangle qubits with high fidelity is to leverage precisely controlled interactions while keeping qubits from decohering. By leveraging electric dipolar interactions, I will report entangling individual trapped NaCs molecules in ...
The energy transition is linked to a materials manufacturing revolution. From grid-scale batteries to carbon-negative nanomaterials, scalable production methods are unlocking new possibilities in storage, transmission, and conversion. High-temperature gas-phase processes like CVD and spray pyrolysis enable the current mega-ton production of tailored nanomaterials, and are poised to power breakthroughs ...
