Stanford x ARIA: A look inside how ARIA finds and funds ambitious peopleThe Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) is a UK R&D funding agency empowering scientists and engineers to pursue breakthroughs at the edge of the possible. Inspired by the ARPA model, our remit is broad, funding transformative work across life sciences, materials, robotics, climate, and AI.In this event, we'll share ...
This seminar will introduce the prototype of an innovative new AI-powered decision-making intelligence platform that forecasts country trajectories with scenario analysis, predictive analytics, hotspot detection, causal explanations through large language models, etc., for a range of outcomes central to CDDRL and FSI's missions - effective governance, human security, and sustainable ...
With the end of Dennard scaling and the slowing of Moore’s law, improvements in general purpose computing have plateaued. In response, new paradigms are emerging at the extremes of the computing spectrum, driving new opportunities for technological and societal advancement. At the low-power end, edge AI hardware enables ubiquitous, privacy-preserving ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap - San FranciscoLocal astronomers talking about stars, planets, and the universe at your neighborhood bar. No PhD required.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 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Skeptics in a 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 >
This month, we have two excellent talks lined up: Dr. Ramanakumar Sankar (SSL/UCB) will be introducing us to Jupiter’s vibrant, cloudy atmosphere. Then we’ll have a talk from Dr. Jeff Silverman about the science and fiction of space movies!Two Pitchers is all ages and pet friendly, and just a few ...
Join us for a lively and engaging evening with Alison Vilag, Monterey Audubon’s Seawatch counter for the past four years. Alison brings the magic of the Pacific flyway to life through her deep experience at Point Pinos, her keen eye for migration, and her warm, humorous storytelling style.In this talk, ...
Hadal ecosystems belong to the least understood environments on Earth. It is commonly thought that microbial communities in hadal trenches are composed of pressure-tolerant taxa that are remnants of shallower surface communities and piezophilic taxa that are specifically adapted to high pressure. However, few studies have conducted systematic comparisons of ...
Over the last 10-years the Marine Monitor (M2) system was developed at the Estuary andOcean Science (EOS) Center by a small team of engineers and developers at ProtectedSeas along with the help of EOS graduate students. The M2 system integrates X-band marine radar, automatic identification system (AIS) sensors, and optical ...
We stand at the dawn of the AI era, a technological revolution poised to be the most consequential of our generation, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges. But this promise is shadowed by significant challenges. To build a future we want, we must move beyond the hype and the ...
Percolating just out of sight and mind at the former Naval Shipyards at Hunters Point is one of the nation's most severe toxic hotspots. Radioactive debris from the H-Bomb tests in the 1940s and 1950s was brought back to Hunters Point for testing and cleaning. Ensuing waste ended up in ...
Register herefor the online LASER: 12pm California time. Program for the online LASER: Catherine Wagner (Mills College) on "TBA" Ilan Stavans (Amherst College) on Octavio Paz Victoria Shen (Media Artist) on "TBA"
Convection-wave coupling is a central topic in tropical atmospheric dynamics. To understand how clouds respond to wave-like large-scale vertical motion with varying periods, we build a microscopic cloud ensemble model with multiple independent cloud members. The lifecycle of each cloud member is simulated as a dual-threshold process of boundary layer ...
For decades, silicon integrated electronic circuits have been the cornerstone of advancements in communication, computation, and data storage systems. Despite spectacular achievements, the ever-increasing need for higher-speed and lower-power data transfer and processing has challenged electronics. Specifically, parasitic components, substrate and transmission line loss, coupled with the slowdown of Moore’s ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Diabetic-Friendly Dessert Options During the Holidays - LivestreamMake your holidays sweeter without the guilt. Discover scrumptious recipes and tips to enjoy festive treats while keeping your health in check, ensuring everyone can indulge in the joy of the season! This webinar will be presented by Jillian Ringrose, RD, CDCES, who is a registered dietitian and certified ...
Openwater was founded in 2016 to explore an idea: What if advancements in fields as diverse as consumer electronics, semiconductor device physics, and artificial intelligence could come together for a future where the profound act of curing disease becomes a reality for all, transcending borders and transforming the course of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, discount for members
2025 Astronomy Picture of the Day - LivestreamJoin the NASA Night Sky Network along with Dr. Robert Nemiroff for a tour of highlights from the Astronomy Picture of the Day archive for 2025.Speaker: Robert Nemiroff, Michigan TechClick here to watch
Gary Steinberg (Stanford) on "Stem cell therapy for stroke" Joshua Landy (Stanford) on "Literature and the Brain" Susan Clark (Stanford) on "The interstellar medium and its impact on cosmological models Location: LiKa Shing Building, Room LK101
Elephant seals were hunted to extinction at Point Reyes over 150 years ago, but in 1980, the colony recolonized the Point and gradually spread throughout the peninsula. Younger colonies may exhibit novel behaviors such as male altruism and adaptations to changes in climate. Marine protected areas such as national seashores ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Future of Humanoid RobotsWith the growth of modern AI, we're seeing a robotics renaissance. Humanoid robots are stepping out of science fiction and into our daily lives. But what does that mean for us?Join industry innovators as we explore how these machines are reshaping our expectations of technology, companionship, and what a healthy relationship ...
What happens when you turn ghost hunts and pseudoscience fairs into classroom assignments? In this talk, I’ll share how students test extraordinary claims firsthand, from running critical thinking demonstrations for high school audiences to tackling the CFIIG paranormal challenge and even going on an annual ghost hunt. Along the way, ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 12/12/25
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 ...
Foothills Family Nature WalkJoin us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Good for ages 6 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.Please click the link to register via EventBrite. Participation is free, but space is limited.
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Hydrogen-Powered Boat Ride with SWITCH MaritimeMuseum guests can now take a free cruise on the Sea Change, the world’s first commercial zero-emissions ferry powered 100% by hydrogen fuel cells. The Sea Change is developed and owned by SWITCH Maritime.Founded in 2018, SWITCH Maritime has been working for over five years to build the Sea Change, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with museum admission
Family Bird WalkJoin us on a fun, family, feathered Family Bird Walk! This program is especially recommended for families with children ages 5-10.Let 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 ...
Where: FremontCost: Free (RSVP required)
Family-Friendly Winter Fun Agar Art - Painting w/ Microbes!Join Counter Culture Labs for an exciting workshop focused on DIY just-for-fun biotechnology! We will be making colorful agar art with our engineered glowing microorganisms. Agar is the substrate on which microbes grow on.? In this workshop, you will draw out a picture on the petri dish using our ...
Where: OaklandCost: $30 Adult, $15 Youth <18
Bair Island Sunset StrollJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at the Bair Island Unit of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!The event will take place in Tunnel Tops National Park, parking is located adjacent to Picnic Place (210 Lincoln Blvd for GPS) with the telescopes setup in the East Meadow.Dress warmly as conditions ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 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
Geminid Meteor Shower Watch PartyGet ready to light up the chilly December night with wonder at our Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Party! Under the vast winter sky, the Geminids will dazzle with their brilliant streaks of light, a celestial gift from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. As Earth sails through trails of cosmic dust, these ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $7 Ages 2 - 12
Sunday, 12/14/25
Bees and PollinationLearn about honey bees and the importance of pollination!Join us in the Visitor Center for a 1-hour presentation to learn about pollination! This talk will focus mainly on honey bees, their amazing biology, and ways to protect these and other pollinators.This program is led by USFWS volunteer and retired entomologist ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Marine Science Sunday - Seal and Sea Lion Superstars of 2025Visit our hospital and visitor center in Sausalito, California, to learn more about what The Marine Mammal Center is doing to help save marine mammals found along the California coast and beyond, and learn more about how you can help.These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, ...
Come out to the Palo Alto Baylands for a day of outdoor exploration and interactive activities. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the environment in a fun and engaging way.Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to spend the day, this event ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Tuesday, 12/16/25
Special Documentary Screening: Western Monarch Butterflies, Protecting Our PollinatorsJoin us for a very special night with Ian Nelson, director of Western Monarch Butterflies: Protecting Our Pollinators. We’ll host an exclusive screening followed by a Q&A with Ian. It will be a fantastic night for anyone passionate about monarch butterfly conservation. Proceeds from the evening will be split between ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $20 General, $12 Members
Albert Einstein: “One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike - and yet it is the most precious thing we have.” This quotation graces the very top of Wonderfest’s large-format Layers of Scientific Understanding (LoSU) poster. In the ...
The giant sail-backed carnivorous Spinosaurus is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs. It’s a staple of documentaries, books, movies, and video games, but a great deal of scientific mystery surrounds them. Their fossil remains are highly fragmentary, their evolutionary relationships elusive, and interpretations of their ecology and behavior ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: SolsticeAs the longest night of the year in San Francisco approaches, the other side of the globe prepares for its longest day. Join us at After Dark to explore the complementary relationship between light and shadow, and discover the many ways light finds its way into dark places. Learn about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95, free for members
High-Tech Tools for Modern Mycology Discover the latest digital tools and technologies that enhance the study of mushrooms.Join Fork in the Path for a special talk in person & online about high-tech tools for modern foragers with leading mycologist Alan Rockefeller.Discover the latest digital tools and technologies that enhance the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $10 online & recorded
The two dominant subglacial landscape-carving processes, quarrying and abrasion, are analogous to having teeth pulled vs. more slowly grinding them flat. While abrasion, like sandpapering wood, is a smoothening process and involves glaciers dragging loose rocks across subglacial bedrock, quarrying boosts landscape roughness and frictional resistance to glacial flow. It ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Astro 101: So You Want to be an Amateur AstronomerThis event is one of several different introductions to astronomy offered by SJAA. This talk provides a comprehensive overview of amateur astronomy, starting simply and working its way up to introduce advanced concepts. You'll hear about star constellations, about types of sky objects and associated observing conditions, and about different ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
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 (Binoculars are ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 12/20/25
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September, one weekend in December, and three days of shows in January.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and 3:30 each day.Venue: Smithwick TheaterTickets on sale in November
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $6
WinterFest - Day OneStep into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Where: OaklandCost: $30 General
Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest NightChabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6-12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! Each evening program features an engaging presentation in Chabot’s Planetarium followed by hands-on activities and opportunities to make discoveries together. Each event includes complimentary hot cocoa and snacks.Explore ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $15 Youth, Members $5 off
Sunday, 12/21/25
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September, one weekend in December, and three days of shows in January.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and 3:30 each day.Venue: Smithwick TheaterTickets on sale in November
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $6
WinterFest - Day TwoStep into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Where: OaklandCost: $30 General
RaptorsRaptors are masters of the air. Come learn about this impressive group of bird predators.Register at weblink
Join us at Manny’s for a discussion with Kara Swisher on today’s issues, the evolving tech landscape, emerging trends, the forces shaping society and the future of technology, and a sneak peek at her next big project.Kara Swisher is the host of "On with Kara Swisher" and the former host ...
Where: Cost: $9 Zoom Ticket
Wednesday, 12/24/25
Virtual Skeptics in 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
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 12/28/25
Marine Science Sunday - Seal and Sea Lion Superstars of 2025Visit our hospital and visitor center in Sausalito, California, to learn more about what The Marine Mammal Center is doing to help save marine mammals found along the California coast and beyond, and learn more about how you can help.These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, ...
After Dark: AfterglowStep into the world of radiance and wonder in the New Year! Watch artist Akiko Nakayama create her signature Alive Painting in person. Interact with a glowing T. rex skeleton, learn about bioluminescent bugs and plants, and bask in the shimmer of artworks that explore color, motion, and reflection.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
Saturday, 01/03/26
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September, one weekend in December, and three days of shows in January.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and 3:30 each day.Venue: Smithwick TheaterTickets on sale in November
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: $6
Family Astronomy: Discovering the Whole New Worlds of ExoplanetsChabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6-12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! This program features an engaging presentation in Studio 3 followed by hands-on activities and opportunities to make discoveries together. Each event includes complimentary hot cocoa and snacks.Celebrate the ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $15 Youth, Members $5 off
Sunday, 01/04/26
The Physics Show - Three PerformancesThe Physics Show is a fun science show for kids and their families. This year we will have two weekends of shows in September, one weekend in December, and three days of shows in January.Performances at 10:00, 1:00, and 3:30 each day.Venue: Smithwick Theater
The U.S. electricity system is premised on the ideas that utilities have a duty to serve all customers in their service territories and that electricity supply should always meet demand. Until recently, there has been little reason to question these foundational premises. Now, however, electricity experts predict massive load growth??"most ...
Deep-sea benthic organisms consume oxygen as part of a global balance between photosynthesis and respiration, but direct observations of oxygen consumption rates from the abyssal seafloor are scarce relative to its areal extent and the diversity of seafloor habitats. In 2024, Sweetman et al. published research from in-situ benthic incubations ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Thursday, 01/08/26
NightLife: For the BirdsNightLife is flying into 2026. We’re transforming the museum into a full-on aviary of art, science, and wing-worthy fun. Through roaming dance performances, hands-on workshops, and expert-led talks, you’ll discover how migration, communication, and adaptation shape avian life. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just bird-curious, this is your chance ...
