Direct geophysical constraints on the Moon’s interior chemistry and thermal evolution are limited to nearside measurements. Using the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter’s magnetometer, we perform the first electromagnetic sounding of the lunar farside interior. We identify a high electrical conductivity layer near the top of the mantle that indicates the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The neural basis of cuttlefish camouflage and social behaviorAll animals form internal neural representations of the external world that guide their behavior. Cuttlefish, coleoid cephalopods related to octopus and squid, perform visually driven adaptive camouflage by dynamically altering the color, pattern, and texture of their skin to create an approximation of their surroundings - a process directly controlled ...
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened a new window into the early universe, enabling sensitive, high-resolution images of the near-infrared sky and spectroscopy of faint, distant sources. The JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES) is a collaboration of the NIRCam and NIRSpec GTO teams pooling over 1000 hours of ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming resource management and environmental sustainability by enabling smarter, data-driven decisions across energy, agriculture, water, transportation, and climate science. This presentation explores how AI technologies - including machine learning, predictive analytics, digital twins, and the Internet of Things (IoT) - are improving resource efficiency, supporting environmental ...
The land down under is quite a stunner when it comes to fungal diversity. A wide array of landscapes coupled by equally fascinating plants and animals has pressured fungi into some unique forms and niches. This presentation will focus on fungi found in Western Australia, the Daintree area of Queensland, ...
Where: SebastopolCost: Free
After Dark: Speak EasyDecode the hidden patterns in how we communicate, and challenge yourself to change your perspective.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
NightLifeThursdays hit different at NightLife. The museum comes alive after hours - wilder, more curious, and full of exciting creatures. Grab your friends, grab a handcrafted drink, and let yourself wander into whatever weird or wonderful corner calls you.Plus, you can:Step inside our four-story Osher Rainforest, where you can explore ...
Why Are Exoplanetary Systems Unlike the Solar System?NASA's Kepler mission discovered over 4,400 transiting planets around other stars, including over 700 systems with multiple planets. This sample of exoplanet systems enables us to study planetary systems as a population, and test planet formation theory. The results are that our Solar System has a relatively rare configuration, and ...
