Encounter live animals like a bat, an owl, a spider, a snake, or a vulture, in family-friendly presentations. While You Were Sleeping-Why do some animals stay up all night? How do they find their way?Creepy Crawlies-How do animals that slither and creep help the environment?Animal Myths-Are bats blind? Are snakes ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $8.50 Adults, $6.50 Children, Free Members
History of the DeltaLearn about the history of the delta - from the early 1800s up to 2012 - from framing, discovery of gold, railroad building, and levee building till the present time with Ranger Bill. 1,000 miles in scope, 60-80 man made islands, and a population that exceeds 500,000! Historical. Educational. Informative.
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay farmers' markets during the Bay Area Science Festival.Dates are subject to cancellation in the event ...
Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) have been increasingly documented throughout the California Current System after initial observations in 1997 with ROVs in Monterey Bay. There is concern that when highly abundant, Humboldt squid could greatly impact coastal ecosystems and fisheries because they forage on important commercial species (along with their staple ...
Constructing and Rendering Vectorized Photographic ImagesWe have used pixels for years. Cameras and displays use them but they aren't the only representation we can use to when manipulating images. They have some disadvantages. They are not scale-free, adding difficulty when we want to display the same picture on different devices. They are very localised samples, ...
Nerd Nite at Sea returns! And this year we've got a bigger boat: an aircraft carrier! The USS Hornet is an incredible museum of space and military history and technology that we'll pack from bow to stern with lectures, science demos and activities, and beer!Note: this event is for 21+ only!Second Note: The ship ...
Where: AlamedaCost: $30
How to clone a mammoth (the science & ethics of de-extinction) Recently, the popular press seems to have embraced the idea that it is now possible to bring extinct animals back to life. The unfortunate (or fortunate?) truth is that they are wrong; once a species has gone extinct, it will continue to remain so -- at least for now. Dr. ...
Dangerous Demographics: The Challenges of an Aging Population All over the world, people are living longer and having fewer children than ever before. In less than two decades, one fifth of the US population will be over 65 years old. So what do these radically changed demographics mean for how we re-imagine the shape ...
