Kepler data indicate that there are many planets that could be Earthlike in the sense of having a similar bulk composition. I will explain why such planets are unlikely to be Earthlike in other respects, especially if they are superEarths (three or so Earth masses or more). There are three ...
Dr. Cheryl Martin, Acting Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), will discuss the energy innovation ecosystem and ARPA-E's role in advancing high-potential, high-impact energy technologies to create a more secure and affordable American future. Dr. Martin will highlight the Agency's existing portfolio of technologies and discuss ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
For Goodness SnakesThis one-of-a-kind educational experience will introduce children to the fascinating world of snakes and other reptiles. Come enjoy the opportunity to hold and interact with the docile animals of For Goodness Snakes.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Internet as DIY connectivity for people and thingsThe Internet is exciting and has been transformational in many ways. But to fully understand why it has been so it is necessary to revisit "communications" theory and recognize that the Internet is a sharp departure from the idea that speech, AKA communicating, is something inside channels. That's the old ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $10 General
A World in One Cubic Foot: Portraits of BiodiversityAward-winning photographer David Liittschwager travels to habitats across the planet to document the riotous and interconnected life contained in one cubic foot. In each location, Liittschwager first sets down a metal cube-then, working with local scientists, he photographs all the life that moves through the cube over the course of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Seniors, Free for Members
Galactic EvolutionThis month's speaker is Dr. Robert Feldmann.Discover how galaxies and many of their properties evolve over cosmic history : which processes determine their sizes, regulate their star formation rates, or shape their morphology?
Where: Walnut CreekCost: free
Night Sky Series, Class #4ROBERT FERGUSON OBSERVATORY - NIGHT SKY SERIESGalactic Center and Anti-Center; Galactic "Halo" and Globular Clusters, Hydra, Sextens, Crater, CorvusPlease join us and instructor Jack Welch as we learn about our seasonal night skys through a very informative lecture, and then hands on stargazing with the Observatory's telescopes. You will be able to ...
