Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Mismodeling Indo-European Origins: Science, the New York Times, and the Assault on Historical LinguisticsCan language spread be modeled using computational techniques designed to trace the diffusion of viruses? A recent article in the New York Times announced that biologists had solved one of the major riddles of human prehistory, the origins of the Indo-European language family, by applying methodologies from epidemiology. In actuality, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Shop 'Til You Drop NightLifeThis week, Bazaar Bizarre fills the Academy with more than 40 independent artists and designers from across the country, featuring handbags, pottery, letterpress stationary, silk-screened t-shirts, baby clothes, zines, posters, body products, and more. Your holiday shopping list will be toast. Speaking of which, December 2012 has long been the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Exciting discoveries are spurring research to uncover hidden secrets deep within South Pacific tropical forestsA scientific expedition roaming the tropical forests of Papua New Guinea recently discovered a new species dubbed the "bumblebee" geckoSome Pacific Islands species are endangered, while others pose emerging threats to nearby wildlife and ecosystemsHow are ...
December holidays mean an early edition of Nerd Nite East Bay. And we mean early. We take Nerd Nite to the big screen at The New Parkwaytheater, a much beloved and anticipated brew-and-view in Oakland. We're invading before their official opening on 12/14. They'll provide the awesome screen, comfy seats, and ...
Where: OaklandCost: $8
Super Secret Robot Pop-UpPlease join us for a special one-night-only event featuring a Museum of Robots pop-up store and the Robotics Society of America with live robot demonstrations!Happening at the new Microsoft store in Corte Madrea, Maring County, where the Xbox Kinect will be ready to play! it's an all-singing, all-dancing all-robot evening ...
