Dr. Zee will talk about a proposal that a sufficiently advanced civilization may employ Cepheid variable stars as beacons to transmit all-call information throughout the galaxy and beyond. They might employ a pulsed neutrino beam to trigger the expansion of a Cepheid at an earlier than normal time, generating a ...
The identities of organisms profoundly influence ecosystems, and microbial diversity is vast. Yet, the hackneyed "black box" of microbial ecology persists: we ecosystem scientists ignore and collapse microbial diversity into a box and a few arrows. We do this because this has been and still is a useful approach on scales relevant for ecosystems. ...
DARPA, established in the wake of Sputnik to prevent technological surprise, has instigated many major defense capabilities that our military has used to reshape U.S. warfighting. Today, current and potential adversaries ranging from nation states to individuals, all with ready access to powerful commercial technologies, create a national security landscape that poses new, diverse, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Patagonia Palo Alto Presents: Righting Our Imbalanced Relationship with WaterOver the last 6 months we've faced the dry truth of drought in California. As the very real effects of drought continue to impact our lives, Patagonia Palo Alto invites you to join Linda Sheehan, Executive Director of the Earth Law Center, and the City of Palo Alto for a ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
How Technology is Transforming Education: The New NormalEducators worldwide are embracing technology as a key strategic tool for preparing students to thrive and succeed in a complex and dynamic global economy, as well as to become engaged and active global citizens. The big challenge for educators and learning institutions is knowing how to harness the power and ...
