Migrating Newts Find a WayFrom mid-November to March, thousands of California newts migrate to hereditary breeding ponds. Learn how these fascinating creatures triumph over distance and danger on a moderate, 3.8-mile hike. Meet at the Wood Rd. park entrance (junction of Hicks and Mt. Umunhum Rds.). Dress in layers with sturdy hiking shoes, sun ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Free Intel Museum class lets kids explore the science of UV2 class times: 10-11am, 3-4pmComputer chips are everywhere--powering the Internet, controlling cars, automating factories, enhancing cell phones, and enriching home entertainment. A favorite class at the Intel Museum helps children ages 7 and up explore the science of UV and learn about semiconductor fabrication. The class lasts about 45 minutes. ...
It took eight radial engines to lift history's largest airplane into the air. Howard Hughes' H-4, commonly known as the "Spruce Goose" was powered by eight Pratt and Whitney R-4360 Aircraft Radial Engines. With 28 cylinders per engine, the power of a combined 224 pistons would carry the billionaire's giant ...
John Taylor has been a faculty member at Berkeley since 1980. He and his students, postdocs and visiting scientists are best known for research on molecular evolution of fungi. One of their publications on the topic has been cited more than 12,500 times. Prof. Taylor and his group have used ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
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.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
An Evening With Elephants: A Film Screening Fundraiser for Wild Asian ElephantsJoin us in spending an evening discovering the world of the shy and secretive Asian elephant as we present BBC Natural World's "Sri Lanka: Elephant Island".The movie features Martyn Colbeck (film maker who shot scenes in "BBC Planet Earth" and the "Echo" series on the Amboseli elephants), and Dr. Shermin de Silva ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 adults, $10 children
The Science of (Holiday) Light Walking TourJoin us on this festive trek and gain a new appreciation for some of the city's most spectacular light displays. We'll stroll along San Francisco stairways, side streets, and scenic vistas, admiring the local holiday handiwork while doing experiments with color mixing and animation, and talking about light. Learn about ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 adults, $15 under 18
SLS, Our Next RideThe future of space travel is percolating. For the first time in history, we are successfully launching privately designed and built large-scale space vehicles. There are many corporations and individuals contending to provide commercial space transportation for NASA to fly above the Earth's atmosphere. NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is ...
