Adventures of a Vatican Astronomer No scientist is a Spock-like android; a scientist's work is as intuitive, and just as full of human foibles, as a painting, a symphony, or a prayer. But most of us don't have the opportunity (or training) to reflect on the human dimensions of our work. Br. Guy Consolmagno does; ...
What is a memristor? Why did it take 37 years to make one? Why did HP's memristor generate so much excitement? How does the memristor retain its memory even after the power is switched off? What is the difference between a non-volatile memristor and a locally-active memristor? How smart are ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Autoimmune dry eye - Molecular mechanisms and novel therapiesOne of the most debilitating forms of dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)) results from autoimmune-mediated destruction of the lacrimal gland. Despite powerful immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapy, KCS associated with autoimmune disease can provoke corneal opacification and even blindness through a process known as squamous metaplasia. Little is known about ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Golden ShoreAward-winning journalist David Helvarg will discuss his latest book, The Golden Shore: California's Love Affair with the Sea. Joined by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle, who will introduce the program, Helvarg will examine the spirit of the Californian coast, its mythic place in American culture and how the Pacific defines ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Public Star Viewing NightsJoin Sonoma State University's Physics and Astronomy department for a star party.Topic: Jupiter and the Winter Circle
