Frontiers in Artifact SETI: Waste Heat, Alien Megastructures & Tabbys StarIn 1960 two seminal papers in SETI were published, providing two visions for SETI. Giuseppe Cocconi and Philip Morrison's proposed detecting deliberate radio signals ("communication SETI"), while Freeman Dyson ("artifact SETI"), proposed detecting the inevitable effects of massive energy supplies and artifacts on their surroundings. While communication SETI has now had several ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Creative Collisions: Making/MusicJoin local artists for a hands-on, ears-on dip into the digital music scene. Don't forget to swing by Plaza de Cesar Chavez to check out The Swings: An Exercise in Musical Cooperation!Food, beer and wine sold separately.Ages 18+
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General Admission $7 Members
Will Closing Diablo Canyon Increase Carbon Pollution?Will closing the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant raise or lower California's carbon pollution? Is it a deal with the devil or bold leadership?Speaker: David Baker, Business Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
Eureka! Science Comedy ShowEureka! is an interactive comedy show that demystifies science in a way that is relatable, educational, and entertaining. Our guest speakers give fascinating lectures while comedians riff and banter. Audience members can win fun, silly prizes by correctly answering the guest scientists' questions. On August 9th Eureka! will be part ...