'Click chemistry': Molecules as Legos!Click Chemistry has been used to build new materials, map livingcells in real time, and revolutionize drugs for cancer treatment.When it comes to simple, elegant reactions, biology has always had chemistry beat. Living organisms seamlessly and effortlessly turn simple, non-toxic building blocks into complex advanced materials. Sugars snap together to ...
This talk will focus on the role and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on children’s cognitive and social development. It will highlight how children interact with, perceive, and learn from AI systems, including how they develop trust in these “AI companions.” The talk will also discuss emerging evidence and open ...
The chemical and thermal conditions of the earliest protoplanetary disk set the stage for everything that followed - from the compositions of the first planetesimals to the volatile budgets of rocky planets. Iron meteorites, as the remnant cores of the first generation of differentiated planetesimals, preserve a direct record of these ...
Anyons are quasiparticles that obey exchange statistics distinct from those of fermions and bosons. Such particles can emerge in fractional quantum Hall (FQH) systems, providing a platform for exploring exotic topological phases of matter. In this talk, I will present our group’s recent efforts to investigate anyons in bilayer graphene-based ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Charismatic Cetaceans and Anthropology of the Sea - LivestreamOn April 5th, 2026, members of the ACS SF Bay chapter gathered in Monterey for a whale watch led by marine biologist and Monterey Bay Whale Watch owner, Nancy Black. What a wondrous four hours we had - treated to cetaceans not commonly seen in the numbers we witnessed. For ...
Where: Cost: $10 suggested donation
Steve Jobs in Exile: NeXT and the Making of a ComebackIn 1985, Steve Jobs left Apple - the company he had cofounded - after a dramatic power struggle. Soon after, he launched a new venture called NeXT. Though often described as his “wilderness years," the NeXT era proved transformative, reshaping Jobs as a leader and creating technologies that would later ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Wednesday, 05/27/26
World Otter DayWe’re celebrating World Otter Day and launching a tribute to our sweet Gunner, the North American River Otter. Special activities all day long. Come remember. Come celebrate.
Don’t let anyone tell you that there are no forests in Antarctica. There are forests of large brown macroalgae (seaweeds), with a rich understory of red macroalgae, along the northern third of the western Antarctic Peninsula (WAP). The vast majority of the macroalgae are chemically defended from herbivores, but are ...
Strategic stability exists when neither side thinks it can improve its strategic outcome by striking first. Today, strategic stability is increasingly important and potentially fragile. Nuclear weapons are no longer the only technology that threatens a state with devastation. AI competition and emergent AI capabilities could challenge strategic stability in ...
Interplanetary dust particles (IDPs) are small particles ranging from nanometers to centimeters that are present throughout the solar system. IDPs are produced by several processes such as cometary outgassing, asteroidal collisions, and grain-grain mutual collisions. As IDPs orbit the Sun, they impact all planetary bodies and contribute to several important ...
We like to have a good time here at Nerd Nite. In fact, we think of our show as a kind of educational party, a one-bar crawl through the beautiful strangeness of the world and all the fascinating things in it, brought to you every month with a healthy dose ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15
Virtual Skeptics on the PubThis is a casual night of socializing with fellow science-forward skeptics and with others inhabiting our oblate spheroidal planet.Please join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.Click here to join.
Even when we try to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes, we’re often missing the deeper frameworks that shape how they think and act.In this lecture, Konner Brewer, Stanford Lecturer and Product Manager for Applied AI at Google, explores why understanding others is more complex than it seems. Through case studies ...
Wonderfest 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 geophysicist Caroline Hasler on Measuring Geologic Time with Rock Clocks - In microscopically small crystals within rocks, radioactive elements decay ...
We bring together several sharp critics of the hype machine that has long characterized the internet and our successive tech booms, currently blowing up in the AI bubble. Lost in the hand wringing over the more exaggerated claims of boosters and doomers is the ongoing reproduction of a colonial seizure ...
Glaciers worldwide are subject to large seasonal changes in boundary conditions. This seasonal variation provides a wonderful natural experiment to study the reaction of glaciers to external forcings. This is particularly important in the case of tidewater and outlet glaciers, where the ice discharge directly contributes to mass loss and ...
AI data centers are projected to consume hundreds of terawatt-hours annually by 2035, demanding power conversion technologies that are not only energy-efficient but also cost-effective, scalable, and reliable. It is estimated that the global market for power supplies, distribution, and management systems serving AI data centers and cloud computing is expected ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
SETI Live: Not Planets. Not Stars - LivestreamWhat happens when hundreds of thousands of volunteers team up with NASA to explore the sky? In the case of Backyard Worlds: Planet 9, thousands of new brown dwarfs.NASA citizen scientists have helped discover more than 3,000 brown dwarfs, effectively doubling the known population of these mysterious objects over the past ...
Where: Cost: Free
PARC Forum: Moving quantum from lab to fabFeaturing speakers from GlobalFoundries and the SRI-managed QED-C, discussions will cover the state of the quantum ecosystem, manufacturing at scale, and emerging applications beyond computing.Top quantum experts will come together to discuss how the U.S. is working to create a competitive edge across industry, academia, and government. Discussion topics will ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
After Dark: At The EdgeVibe with a special performance from the experimental music group Circuit des Yeux.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLife: MabuhayCalling all kaibigan - this one’s for you. Come through for a night of Filipino pride, flavor, and feel-good energy.
The Hayward Fault runs through the East Bay - including Oakland and Berkeley - and is capable of producing a major magnitude 7 earthquake. Its last big event was in 1868, leaving scientists with limited data on what the next one might look like.In this lecture, Artie Rodgers, seismologist at ...
Saumitra Kelkar is a naturalist and educator based in Oakland, California. He taught high school biology in Oakland public schools for 4 years and now works in native plant landscaping. In his free time, he posts videos about Oakland's unique local ecology on his Instagram page, @Oakland.bio, and enjoys photographing ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Friday, 05/29/26
Morning Hike at Bear Creek RedwoodsJoin us for this beautiful hike! A POST volunteer will share a few words about POST’s decades of conservation success before the hiking group explores a strenuous but mostly shaded 5.4 mile hike with ~900 feet of elevation gain.In one of the county’s best preserved, second-growth coastal redwood forests, we’ll ...
Wetland Plant Tour at the EECEnjoy a guided walk through the Refuge's many habitats while learning about our native plant species!Calling all plant enthusiasts! Join us on a guided tour through the Refuge's many habitat types. On our walk, we'll stop to see, smell, touch, and even taste a variety of native plants that call ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Mt. Sutro Geology & Paleo TourLearn about fascinating geologic evidence contained in the rocks underneath Mt. Sutro of ancient island arcs, lost marine basins, oceanic trenches and subduction along the Pacific Ocean Ring of Fire and the important role played by radiolarian fossils contained in chert beds. All part of the interesting story of California's ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25
Science Saturday: Discover DinosJoin us for Science Saturday to dig into the world of geology and paleontology! Fossil fun, special collections, dinosaur crafts, and special guests: this family-friendly event includes free admission to the Museum.
Solar flares drive space weather which can affect satellites, astronauts, and life on Earth. Having a better understanding of what drives solar flares can lead to better space weather prediction. In this talk, I will discuss the GRIPS (Gamma-Ray Imager/Polarimeter for Solar flares) high altitude balloon mission and its applications ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Where are the Aliens?Did they build the pyramids? Nope. Did they make crop circles? No way! Did they crash land near Area 51 in the Nevada desert? Sadly, probably not. So where are the aliens? To answer that, we need to look up, and look out, deep into the galaxy we call the ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Lost Wolves of Yellowstone in IMAXWhat happens when an ecosystem welcomes back a missing piece?Lost Wolves of Yellowstone unearths one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history: the reintroduction of gray wolves to Yellowstone National Park after a more than 50-year absence. Told through rare, long-lost 16mm archival footage, this educational film takes ...
Where: San JoseCost:
Sunday, 05/31/26
Gunner: A Celebration of LifeA loving farewell to our sweet North American River Otter, Gunner. Special tribute activities throughout the day. Come remember. Come celebrate.
Where: San MateoCost: Free with admission
Lost Wolves of Yellowstone in IMAXWhat happens when an ecosystem welcomes back a missing piece?Lost Wolves of Yellowstone unearths one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history: the reintroduction of gray wolves to Yellowstone National Park after a more than 50-year absence. Told through rare, long-lost 16mm archival footage, this educational film takes ...
Particle colliders have been the workhorse tool for particle physics since they were invented over 60 years ago. Forward particles are those that are produced at colliders and then travel in a direction close to the beamline. For decades, forward particles were largely ignored, and all of the large detectors ...
In this seminar, Sunya Norman, Senior Vice President of Impact at Salesforce, will explore how the company operationalizes sustainability alongside AI innovation. Learn how Salesforce's three pillar approach to AI sustainability - smart demand, efficiency, and clean supply - supports its ongoing work to understand and reduce the environmental impact ...
The extent to which off-axis hydrothermal activity at slow-spreading ridges relies on proximal magmatism remains unresolved, as exemplified by the debate surrounding the origin of the Lost City Hydrothermal Field (LCHF). The LCHF is hosted by the Atlantis Massif oceanic core complex (30?N, Mid-Atlantic ridge), which consists of tectonically exhumed ...
Precision measurement has long been advanced by the necessity of satisfying our curiosity. In this talk I will describe how 3 threads: quantum metrology, AI driven experimental design and control are being used in the gravitational-wave detection world, and also to look for signatures from the weakest force.Speaker: Rana Adhikari, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Godmother of Silicon ValleyWhat if the roots of Silicon Valley’s culture weren’t written in code but taught in a classroom?A new documentary, The Godmother of Silicon Valley, reveals the quiet but profound influence of Esther Wojcicki, a trailblazing educator, journalist, and mother of tech leaders (Susan Wojcicki, YouTube / Google; Janet Wojcicki, UCSF; and, Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe). Through ...
The Arctic is warming over three times faster than the global average, transforming marine ecosystems and climate. Sea ice extent has declined by nearly half, ocean temperatures are rising, and marine mammals are shifting their behavior and habitat use. In this seminar, I will present multidisciplinary research exploring how changing ...
With the advent of GRACE, GRACE Follow-On, and GRAIL in the last 20 years, remote sensing via gravity has made incredible advances, particularly for time variable gravity observations of key climate variables. In this talk, we will review, both technically and scientifically, how we got here, where we are today ...
Rewilding San FranciscoWorld Environment Day with its Global Call for Climate Action is June 5. Restoring nature reduces our climate impact while making our life-places more resilient to climate disruption. Join us for a panel discussion with community stewards caring for and rewilding San Francisco's public open spaces. Learn about current stewardship ...
Kilauea Volcano, the most persistently active basaltic volcano on Earth, has long served as the premier natural laboratory for investigating magma generation, transport, and storage in basaltic systems. For 37 days in 2023, we conducted a hybrid seismic experiment at the summit of Kilauea volcano, Hawaii, that combined more than ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
PARC Forum: Nobel laureate John M. Martinis discusses the quantum frontierJohn M. Martinis, 2025 Nobel laureate, for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit, will join this exciting PARC Forum to talk about today’s quantum ecosystem, emerging real-world applications, and more.
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
After Dark: Home Away from HomeKick off Queer and Trans Asian and Pacific Islander Week with a drag show and other dazzling activities - then contemplate home off-planet guided by scientists.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLifeThursdays hit different at NightLife. The museum comes alive after hours - wilder, more curious, and full of exciting creatures. Grab your friends, grab a hand-crafted drink, and let yourself wander into whatever weird or wonderful corner calls you. You never know what you’ll stumble into next, and that’s the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25
How scientists are building the AI-powered laboratoryHow do we find the next super material? How do we discover the next breakthrough drug? How do we unlock the mystery of dark matter and the structure of the universe? Scientists develop theories about these questions and test those theories with two powerful tools: laboratory experiments and computational models. ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Open Question: Living in SpaceAs we advance further in our ability to launch rockets - and people - into space, countries and companies alike are exploring how humans might be able to live in space. But is life in space the next exciting frontier, or an escape from our responsibilities on our home planet? ...
First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a ...
Where: San MateoCost:
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 ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 06/06/26
East Bay Green@Home TourActerra’s East Bay Green@ Home Tour! This tour will showcase a range of green homes in the East Bay renovated with sustainability in mind.This summer, Acterra is proud to present the East Bay Green@Home Tours 2026! This is a community-powered event that invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes. ...
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Are There Gray Foxes in Your Backyard?Learn all about our local gray foxes and how to identify evidence of their presence!On a walk/talk from the Visitor’s Center out into the refuge, Bill "The Fox Guy" Leikam will show you how to identify indications of the presence of foxes, and tell stories about gray foxes that he’s ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
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, 06/07/26
Summer Family HikingJoin the Northern CA Recycling Association’s (NCRA) Membership Engagement and Activities Committee (MEAC) for a day of fresh air, scenic views, and community connection. We’re heading to the beautiful Berkeley Hills for a kid-friendly, stroller-accessible trek that’s perfect for recyclers and Zero Wasters of all ages!RSVP at weblink
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
InsectPalooza 2026Join SaveNature.Org and the San Francisco Arts Education Project for this free family-friendly event where you can get up close and hands-on with live animals from SaveNature.Org's Insect Discovery Lab!Bugs make up 90% of all animal species on Earth and are essential to the well-being of the planet. Yet few ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Solar ObservingIt’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 ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
James Lick Legacy Day: 150 Years of DiscoveryOn June 7, 2026 - 150 years after the Act of Congress that granted the top of Mt. Hamilton as the site for the University of California’s Lick Observatory - join us to honor the legacy of James Lick’s visionary gift to fund what became the world’s largest telescope at the ...
Nowhere is the dual threat of climate change and geopolitical competition felt more strongly than in the Arctic. Sea ice is declining rapidly, wildfires are burning, and permafrost is thawing. At the same time, global interest is growing rapidly as the region transforms from being a frozen desert into an ...
The modern Sierra Nevada is underlain by some of the coldest continental lithosphere on Earth. Despite voluminous 130-80 Ma arc magmatism, subnormal heat flow has been recognized throughout the Sierra Nevada since the 1970’s. A comprehensive (n=125) thermal history analysis performed via K-feldspar thermochronology in the southern Sierra Nevada and ...
There is no experiment today that tells us if the laws of quantum physics also apply to gravity. One possible approach is to make a quantum object so massive that we can directly measure its gravitational field. This would allow to probe gravitational phenomena that originate in the quantum superposition ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Skeptics in a Real PubEnjoy an evening of socializing and feasting with fellow Bay Area science-forward folk in an Irish Pub on the Peninsula with great food. < Menu >Join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
Modern culture rewards productivity, achievement, and external validation. Yet many high-achieving people still find themselves emotionally exhausted, disconnected from their bodies, and unsure why success doesn’t feel as fulfilling as they expected.In this lecture, Dr. Chrissy Stachl, somatic empowerment coach and former UC Berkeley physical chemistry PhD, explores this question ...
Synthetic biology - creating new capabilities with life - promises to foster an innovative future for planet Earth in fields as diverse as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and nanotechnology. As humans move beyond Earth to long duration stays in the International Space Station, and then onward to the Moon and Mars, the ...
The white shark populations of the eastern Pacific have been studied for over two decades, yet fundamental questions regarding predator-prey dynamics, population trends, and juvenile recruitment remain unanswered. In 2023, the multi-institutional Monterey Bay White Shark Project was established to comprehensively investigate this system using integrated methodologies. We use electronic ...
A group of experts recently completed a roadmap for all types of digital storage technology out 15 years into the future. This includes NAND flash and new non-volatile memories, hard disk drives, magnetic tape, optical storage and DNA storage. Come to this talk to get a glimpse of the future ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Thursday, 06/11/26
Science on Tap: SharksJoin us for a special talk on white sharks with a focus on their conservation! Dr. Chris Lowe of CSLB’s Shark Lab will be joined by fellow expert John O’Sullivan to discuss these incredible animals, their biology, and what we can do to help them! Sharks are often misunderstood and ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $25 General, $20 Members, Students free
After Dark: Live in SpaceWhat does it take to live in space … and who else might be out there? Find out at the opening of our summer exhibition Life in Space. Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLifeThursdays hit different at NightLife. The museum comes alive after hours??"wilder, more curious, and full of exciting creatures. Grab your friends, grab a hand-crafted drink, and let yourself wander into whatever weird or wonderful corner calls you. You never know what you’ll stumble into next, and that’s the whole point.Step ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Birding the Southern Oceans and Antarctica - LivestreamThere is no greater wilderness than the Southern Ocean! Between Antarctica and the southern points of the continents, there are islands with hundreds of thousands of penguins, millions of prions (a small seabird) and astounding numbers of fur seals, elephant seals and whales. Alvaro will talk about some of the ...
The human hand is one of the most sophisticated pieces of natural engineering ever created. It can perform delicate surgery, sense tiny textures, throw a baseball, and type on a keyboard??"all while coordinating muscles, tendons, nerves, and sensory feedback in real time.In this lecture, Dr. Hannah Stuart, Associate Professor in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
Friday, 06/12/26
Bair Island Sunset WalkCatch a summer sunset and uncover the story of Bair Island on a guided walk.Flock together for a lovely walk along the marshes of Bair Island while viewing the flamboyant colors of a California sunset! The walk will be an easy 0.8 mile stroll along the marsh at Bair Island.Come ...
Get ready to be blown away at Bubblefest! Step into a world of wobbly wonders and popping surprises as bubble experts showcase the coolest tricks and mind-blowing science behind bubbles. From rainbow-colored bubbles to bubble art masterpieces, find something awe-inspiring for everyone!Dive into the action with hands-on bubble experiments, watch ...
Where: OaklandCost: TBA
NEW Exhibit at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Grand Opening WeekendSay hello to See More HQ, a brand-new, bilingual interactive hub designed to bring real-time coastal science directly to you. Designed with timely relevance in mind, See More HQ rapidly brings you the freshest UC Santa Cruz research and most timely community solutions within days of them happeningJoin us to celebrate ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission (free for members)
Life in Space FestivalJoin us for the launch of Life in Space, the Exploratorium's brand-new summer exhibition! In celebration of its opening weekend, Pier 15 will feature even more hands-on activities and experiences about space science. Meet astronomers and learn about the search for extraterrestrial life. Discover sounds on other planets, peruse a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Family Bird WalkLet family walks become a shared time of nature learning! We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds.A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for families with children ages 5-10, but all ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 06/14/26
NEW Exhibit at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Grand Opening WeekendSay hello to See More HQ, a brand-new, bilingual interactive hub designed to bring real-time coastal science directly to you. Designed with timely relevance in mind, See More HQ rapidly brings you the freshest UC Santa Cruz research and most timely community solutions within days of them happeningJoin us to celebrate ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission (free for members)
Life in Space FestivalJoin us for the launch of Life in Space, the Exploratorium's brand-new summer exhibition! In celebration of its opening weekend, Pier 15 will feature even more hands-on activities and experiences about space science. Meet astronomers and learn about the search for extraterrestrial life. Discover sounds on other planets, peruse a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Marine Science Sundays: Sea Lions of the WorldThis month is all about celebrating the sea lion. Let's look at some of the diversity of sea lions around the world and what makes them super special. Join us as we explore the big, the small, the weird, and everything in between!Talks at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free with admission
Tuesday, 06/16/26
Popping the Science Bubble: Neanderthal DNA & Plasmonic nanoparticlesLearn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Join Popping the Science Bubble in the fifth floor Art & Music hall or join us virtually on Zoom: http://bit.ly/PtSBBerkeley (register at the link).This month's presentations will be:Ancient DNA from our human ancestors: Genetic secrets of the ...
Creativity is often treated like a mysterious talent that some people naturally possess and others don’t. But research in innovation and entrepreneurship suggests that generating original ideas is less about sudden inspiration - and more about learning how to think under uncertainty.In this interactive lecture, Johnathan Cromwell, Associate Professor at ...
Current cloud storage infrastructure is owned and controlled by corporations that set terms, hold data, and define access. This talk presents an alternative architectural pattern: a distributed, community-contributed cloud where individuals own their data, stored across volunteer-contributed nodes with no single point of corporate control.We present a working implementation built ...
Modern nutrition advice often focuses on restriction, optimization, and biological metrics. But emerging research suggests that the experience of eating, including taste, enjoyment, ritual, and satisfaction, may play a much larger role in long-term health than many people realize.In this lecture, Johnna Rey Hartenstine, Registered Dietitian, Certified Sommelier, and nutrition ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
The Many-faceted Role of Water in Planetary HabitabilityWater is everywhere. It’s two elements are the first and third most abundant elements in the universe. It is made in abundance in many environments and finds its way into planets of all shapes and sizes, where it modifies the properties of everything it touches. Water is crucial to life, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Thursday, 06/18/26
Stewardship Thursday: Experiencing Fish KitchenThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join The Marine Mammal Center for an exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunity where you will have the chance to support our hard-working volunteer crews. We will be preparing food for our marine mammal patients ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlayFind your community at After Dark: play science trivia, laugh out loud, and connect deeply.Ages 18+
What starts as a shared love for nature and birds between a mom and her son becomes something much bigger. In this special Birdy Hour presentation, Aayush and his mom will share their journey into bird photography, the stories behind some of their favorite moments outdoors, and why they believe ...
Where: Cost: Free
kNightLife: Renaissance FaireRaise a goblet, don thy finest garb, and make haste: A night of revelry and merriment awaits thee at California Academy of Sciences. Gather yer crewe and step back into ye olde good times, featuring dance lessons, live performances, hands-on crafts, local artisans, and more. Dressing up is part of ...
The apps and platforms many of us spend hours on each day are built using decades of psychological research designed to capture and hold our attention. But what does that constant competition for attention actually do to the way we think, learn, and experience the world?In this lecture, Dr. Sarah ...
For years, hospitals across the United States have quietly used race-based adjustments in medical calculations, influencing everything from kidney transplant eligibility to lung function assessments and childbirth risk. These formulas were built on outdated assumptions about biological differences between races, yet they continue to shape who gets treated, believed, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
Saturday, 06/20/26
TECHFEST Maker's LabOn June 20, CHM explores how inventors, makers, and artists use groundbreaking technology to expand the boundaries of creativity and imagination. Like all of CHM’s all-day TechFest events, Maker’s Lab features special activities and hands-on experiences for all ages, included with Museum admission.What You’ll Experience:Meet and interact with a dancing ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free with admission
Family Nature Adventures: BirdsThis Months Theme: Bird Watching - Discover Local Feathered Friends!Take flight into the fascinating world of birds!Interactive Workshop: Learn how to identify local birds by their unique appearances and calls. Gain tips and tricks for becoming a skilled birdwatcher.Guided Bird Watching Walk: Bring your own binoculars or use our child-sized ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $35 Youth 3 - 8, $15 off for members
Summer Solstice Sunset WalkEnd your day immersed in the subtle beauty of twilight and experience Bouverie Preserve in a way few people do - at the edge of night.As daylight softens and the landscape begins to shift, join us for a peaceful sunset walk during crepuscular hours at Bouverie Preserve. This in-between time ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Twilight Marsh WalkTake a relaxing walk in an area that often has striking sunsets while learning about the Don Edwards SF Bay Refuge.Experience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along refuge trails (about 0.6 miles). You will learn about the habitats at the refuge, the wildlife it protects, why ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 06/21/26
Behind the Scenes TaxidermyMuseum visitors will get a special behind the scenes experience! Jennifer Frost, a taxidermy restoration specialist, will be working on the Museum’s taxidermy bird collection in the Bird Gallery. Guests will have a chance to watch her restoration process up close and ask questions throughout the demonstration.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free with admission
Father's Day Beginning Bird WatchingInterested in learning about the birds you see on your walks? Looking to identifying a few of those favorites? Explore the world of bird watching in Refuge ponds and trails in Fremont. After an introductory presentation in the Visitor Contact Station covering why birds are important, identification tips, and likely ...
Welcome to the first annual Mushroom Art Fair, hosted by SOMA - Sonoma Mycological Association. This will be a fun, kid friendly event with local mushroom art, hands on activities and workshops, food and more! Our keynote presenter, Wilder Herbertson will be talking about mushroom dyes and where to find ...
Where: SebastopolCost: Free
Junior Rangers at the Refuge: Snowy Plover Party!Become a Junior Ranger as you explore your local National Wildlife Refuge!Love learning about new habitats? Curious about wildlife? Our Junior Rangers at the Refuge program is perfect for your family! Join us each month as we explore the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge through fun, educational activities.This ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Monday, 06/22/26
PARC Forum: Moving quantum from lab to fabJoin us at SRI’s PARC Forum as we bring together leading voices across the quantum value chain to explore how to scale quantum technologies into real-world applications.Featuring speakers from GlobalFoundries and the SRI-managed QED-C, discussions will cover the state of the quantum ecosystem, manufacturing at scale, and emerging applications beyond ...
Our bodies run on internal clocks called circadian rhythms, which influence sleep, energy, mood, and overall health. But artificial light, irregular schedules, shift work, and constant stimulation can throw those rhythms off balance.In this lecture, UC Berkeley psychologists and neuroscientists Dr. Lance Kriegsfeld and Dr. Sheri Johnson explore how circadian ...
Search systems are evolving rapidly, powered by advances in deep learning, embeddings, and now large language models. This talk offers a 360° view of modern search architectures: from query understanding and candidate generation to pre-ranking, ranking, and re-ranking. We’ll explore how hybrid retrieval (sparse + dense), multi-task learning, and LLM-assisted ...
Charles Darwin was deeply troubled by the sudden appearance of complex animal life during the Cambrian Explosion about half a billion years ago, animal evolution’s Big Bang. He felt the sudden appearance of such diverse animal body-plans was inexplicable, fearing that it was the Achilles heel of his theory. What ...
In the span of a single day, San Francisco can be covered in fog while Oakland is sunny and Walnut Creek is pushing 90 degrees. From Karl the Fog to sudden temperature swings and wildly different neighborhood forecasts, Bay Area weather is shaped by a unique mix of ocean currents, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
Virtual Skeptics on the PubThis is a casual night of socializing with fellow science-forward skeptics and with others inhabiting our oblate spheroidal planet.Please join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.Click here to join.
