From the mangrove bays of the Galapagos to the submarine canyons of California, marine biodiversity remains a challenge to observe. The Galapagos has more than 600 known endemic species. In the Gulf of California 39% of the world’s marine mammal species, including an endemic porpoise, live with over 90 endemic ...
Planetary atmospheres - and their potential habitability - evolve under external energy inputs, including stellar irradiation, cosmic rays, and meteoroid accretion. Meteoroid entry is ubiquitous across planetary systems but its role as a driver of atmospheric chemical evolution remains relatively underexplored. Meteorites readily acquire high entry velocities through planetary gravitational ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
California Agriculture and the Seeding of Silicon ValleyIn the years immediately following World War II, California’s Santa Clara Valley was an agricultural breadbasket to the world. A mere 30 years later, the Santa Clara Valley would be known as ‘Silicon Valley’, and would be the most technologically productive region on the planet. This transition from an agricultural ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
City Creatures: Pest Art Pop-UpCity Creatures is a one-day exhibition at Terra Gallery exploring urban ecology through art, science, and the perspective of people who work closely with the hidden systems of cities.Presented by Pestec, the event looks at pests, wildlife, waste, buildings, infrastructure, and the ways those systems overlap.The free daytime open house ...
Speakers: Dr. Dat Tran, Louisiana State University; Sandra BlandClick here to watch
Where: Cost: Free
AI Transition Week: Will AI Change the World for the Better? (Debate Night)An AI Optimist, Pessimist, and Optimist-turned-Pessimist debate on the biggest concerns and opportunities of AI coming in our future.As professionals and experts in this field, what is giving them hope right now? What areas are cause for concern?From technological breakthroughs to policy choices, we will explore what is contributing to ...
Astronomy on Tap is is a free public lecture series where astronomers give short, laid-back talks over drinks at local bars. No background in science required - our scientists share cool stuff about space while the audience sits back and relaxes, with plenty of time to indulge their curiosity and ...
