Unrecyclable by Design: The Problem with Flexible & Film Plastic Packaging - LivestreamA webinar on the implications of flexible and film plastic packaging recyclability on EPR for packaging and the global plastics treaty. Plastic film poses major challenges for recycling systems. Despite industry claims that the material is recyclable, real-world experience shows that flexible film is difficult and prohibitively costly to collect, ...
Where: Cost: Free
A Copilot for Social PromotionThe Social Promotion Copilot (SPC) is designed to autonomously engage with users on social platforms, leveraging advanced NLP and action-oriented automation. This chapter delves into its architectural foundation, focusing on the integration of Theory of Mind to enhance SPC’s ability to interpret user emotions, predict reactions, and tailor responses dynamically. ...
Decarbonizing Affordable Housing: Policy, Practice, and Financing Pathways - LivestreamAcross the United States, efforts to decarbonize and increase the climate resilience of subsidized housing - such as properties funded through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) - are seen as critical to promoting climate, health, and equity goals.Yet these buildings face unique challenges: limited operating margins, complex financing structures, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Lucy Mission: An Asteroid Investigation - LivestreamJoin the NASA Night Sky Network along with Alena Gavrilenko where we’ll discuss NASA’s Lucy mission, an epic 12-year journey to explore 11 asteroids, including Jupiter’s Trojans.The Lucy mission represents a groundbreaking journey into our Solar System, set to explore the enigmatic Trojan Asteroids, remnants from the early formation of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 07/23/25
The Dirt on the City's Compost ProgramThe San Francisco Environment Department will teach participants about the City’s composting program and how your compostable materials (like food scraps, paper towels, yard debris, etc.,) reduce what is sent to the landfill and help create healthy soils that combat climate change. We’ll explore what happens to your compost after it’s collected, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 07/24/25
The Ghost Lab: How Bigfoot Hunters, Mediums, and Alien Enthusiasts Are Wrecking Science - LivestreamIt’s hard to deny the growing cultural rift between traditional institutions and a rapidly expanding landscape of paranormal belief. In his latest book, The Ghost Lab: How Bigfoot Hunters, Mediums, and Alien Enthusiasts Are Wrecking Science, Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling examines how widespread distrust in science, government, and media has fueled a ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Natural IntelligenceWith the pervasiveness of AI, the word intelligence is suddenly everywhere. But what really defines intelligence? Think, feel, and sense outside the box this Thursday night, and consider different ways to understand the world, from the humanities and the arts, to nature and Indigenous ways of knowing. How can we ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLifeWhen the lights dim, the museum comes alive at NightLife. With live DJs, hand-crafted drinks, glowing lights, and 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Plus, you can:Explore our two newest exhibits, Dino Days and Unseen Oceans: Roam among ...
Learn about the biology of these charismatic birds, the largest North American shorebird: their habitats, nesting requirements and migratory journey. Learn how satellite technology is uncovering some of their mysteries and is connecting communities from the mountains of Idaho to coastal California.Speaker: Heather Hays, Intermountain Bird ObservatorySee weblink for connection ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 07/25/25
Galaxies in Motion - SOLD OUTAlthough it may be counterintuitive, our Universe is an incredibly dynamic place, ever in motion and ever changing. In fact, the study of how objects move is a key part of how astronomers build an understanding of their nature. However, the timescales involved in these motions are typically very long, ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General + Fee
Saturday, 07/26/25
Shark Kingdom Live! IMAX + Q&A at The Tech InteractiveCalling all shark fans! Experience the new The Tech Interactive in Downtown San Jose. You’ll come face-to-fin with great whites, whale sharks, and other ocean giants in jaw-dropping detail, in the safest way possible.But the adventure doesn’t end when the credits roll. Stick around for an exclusive live Q&A with ...
Where: San JoseCost: $45 general, $35 Sr., student, child, $10 members
