Earth-Sized Planets in the Habitable Zones of Cool Stars A primary goal of the Kepler mission is to determine the frequency of Earth-sized planets in the habitable zones of other stars. M dwarfs, stars that are smaller and cooler than the Sun, comprise more than 70% of the stars in our galaxy. Finding that Earth-sized planets around M dwarfs ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Microbial Fuel CellsSpeaker: Dr. Igor Goryanin, Okinawa Institute for Science and Technology and University of Edinburgh
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Solar 101 for HomeownersInterested in making the switch to solar energy, but not sure where to start? Join us for a complete overview of home solar systems!Solar power is less expensive than ever before, but the variety of options and considerations can be daunting. Our panel will cover cost, incentives, financing, choosing a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
A New Nonvolatile Memory Technology – Persistence Pays OffThe application of a spin torque tunneling technology to MRAM devices has opened new opportunities for higher density circuits which may be very competitive with DRAM as well as SRAM. STT RAM devices have the potential of significantly reducing SOC dimensions while maintaining similar functionality and storage capacity. By converging ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
The Coming Revolution in Urban WaterTurn on your faucet and clean water pours out. Pull the drain plug and dirty water disappears. Professor David Sedlak, author of the new book "Water 4.0," outlines the three revolutions that brought us this undervalued wonder, and the re-invention needed to give the Bay Area -- and civilization -- ...
Join park staff and docents for a tour down the Point Bonita Trail, through the hand carved tunnel and out to the Lighthouse. We will walk along a half-mile trail which is steep in places. Arrive early as parking is limited. Meet at the Point Bonita Lighthouse trailhead. Dress warmly ...
