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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
