The Rangeland Monitoring Network provides tools, data, and people that assist ranchers, researchers, and conservation planners and partners in collecting data that expands our knowledge of the ecological function of California rangelands and ranching practices.Speaker: Dr. Libby Porzig, Point Blue Soncervations Science
Where: Point Reyes StationCost: Free
Boutique Fuel Markets and Security-Environment-Economic Trade-offsSince the emergence of boutique fuel regulations 25 years ago, U.S. gasoline markets have been segmented based on fuel content regulations, which make these markets less resilient to supply shocks because neighboring markets do not have regulation-compliant fuels to export to those experiencing a shock. Hurricanes have knocked out refineries ...
Findings from a working empirical study of oil and gas industry efforts to influence U.S. environmental regulatory outcomes related to hydraulic fracturing through (i) a content analysis of 589 congressional hearings related to hydraulic fracturing from 1997-2015; and (ii) an evaluation of efforts by the American Legislative Exchange Council to ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Is an Electric Vehicle Right for You?Are you considering leasing or buying an electric vehicle (EV) and want real information versus a sales pitch? Come hear from a panel of local, long-time EV drivers and experts on their experiences. Get your questions answered on the difference between all-electric and plug in hybrid EVs; EV charging (home, ...
Where: StanfordCost: $10
After Dark: Alzheimers and SiliconAutonomy on Endless Trial: The Promise and Perils of Predictive Testing for Alzheimer's DiseaseIn the Balance: Bringing Science to Justice with David Faigman7:00 p.m.Fisher Bay Observatory GalleryLearn how science is used-and misused-in legal decision-making with host David Faigman. Hear compelling discussions with special guests, and share your own insights on ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Popup Aquarium at Jack London SquareEver wonder what critters lurk beneath the surface of the waters around Jack London Square in Oakland, CA? Here is your chance to see them. We will have a table top displayfor you to see, touch and get comfortable with organisms from the docks that may include sponges, sea squirts, ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Is Your Car Killing Your Lawn?Noah Diffenbaugh and other scientists have shed further light on why Californians should care about the weather up in the land of Santa Claus. A conversation on the connection between dirty fuels, white sea ice, brown lawns and what we can expect in the future now that we realize El ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Minimally Invasive Aesthetic and Functional Jaw Surgery - State of the ArtTraditionally patients with an imbalanced facial appearance, dental and orthodontic problems, and sleep and breathing disturbances, need to undergo orthognathic "jaw" surgery. It has recently been shown that facial growth can be stimulated and orthodontic treatment be accelerated by minimally invasive procedures possibly avoiding the need for jaw surgery. In ...
Black Oystercatchers are among the most charismatic and easily identifiable residents of our rocky intertidal coastline. But with less than 20,000 individuals left worldwide, their future is uncertain. Audubon chapter members from Mendocino to Monterey (including Golden Gate Audubon! see our blog about this) are taking part in population surveys ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Sonoma County Mycological Association MeetingCome identify mushrooms (and bring your mushrooms for identification), and hear a guest speaker. This month's speaker is Christian Schwarz.
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Everything Matters: SiliconCome be in your elements with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipshman. Follow tales of intrigue and invention, join in dynamic demonstrations, and uncover fascinating connections between individual elements and our collective human experience.Part of "After Dark" (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
