Cosmic Microwave Background Measurements with the QUaD ExperimentThe Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation has enabled us to probe conditions in the early universe with incredible precision. The QUaD experiment is one of the first to report detailed measurements of the polarization of the CMB, which provides extra information that complements temperature measurements. Dr. Church will discuss the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
How to Breathe Easier in CaliforniaFor more than 100 years, the American Lung Association has been fighting for healthy air and healthy lungs. Today, that fight is more important than ever, as air pollution, tobacco smoke and airborne diseases like H1N1 flu continue to attack our lungs and threaten our health. Connor will share his ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members
Summer Fun Day - What's the Matter?Make a tornado in a bottle, race a ball with a puff of air, or watch a drop of water change shape. Investigating matter can be fun in these interactive stations about solids, liquids, and gases.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Chat With a Scientist: Russell HartmanThe research collections at the Academy of Sciences contain not only specimens of animals from all over the world, but also artifacts from a variety of human cultures and societies, some of which date far into the past. These collections provide insight into the many ways humans have adapted to ...
The Facebook EffectKirkpatrick traces the story of the most powerful social networking tool of our day from its humble beginnings to its role as an international phenomenon. The Facebook Effect is the only book written with the full cooperation of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Started only six years ago, Facebook ...
Imagine a world without fish. Then imagine that our commitment to eating only sustainable seafood brings the fish back. On June 23rd, The Bay Institute and its affiliate Aquarium of the Bay will host a screening of the 25-minute version of The End of the Line, a powerful film about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 non-members, $5 members, plus admission
Kathryn Schulz discusses and signs her new book: Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error On the heels of the success of The Wisdom of Crowds and Predictably Irrational comes a thoughtful and persuasive celebration of human fallibility that examines what it means to be right or wrong--and why it matters so much to us. Publishers Weekly - Starred Review. 'In the spirit of Blink and ...
