The Pleasure of Smashing Things: Dark Matter Searches at the LHC The era of precision cosmology revealed that 80% of the total amount of matter in the universe is dark. Cosmic microwave background (CMB) measurements, galactic rotation curves, and gravitational lensing each provide strong evidence for the existence of dark matter. It is crucial to our understanding of the structure and ...
Modeling pathways to long-term greenhouse gas reductions in CaliforniaGovernor Brown recently issued an executive order calling for a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the California economy relative to 1990 levels by 2030. E3 and LBNL will present recent modeling work done by each of their organizations analyzing scenarios, policies, and technologies for emission reductions and ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Nerd Nite Silicon Valley Relaunch!Amazing nerdy goodness. (OK, so you want specifics? We'll host 3 awesome 20 minute presentations with breaks in between to drink/eat/jam to some sick beats).Speakers: Tom McFaddenAnna Franckowiak Terry D. Johnson18+
Where: San JoseCost: $5 Early Bird, $7 Pre-sale, $10 at door