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Robust Emergence of diverse planetary systemsRecent observations indicate that super Earths are common whereas gas giants are relatively rare. Based on the sequential core accretion scenario, Dr. Lin will discuss how various physical effects which may lead to the prolific production of super Earths, independent of the mass and metallicity of their host stars, and the marginal occurrence ...
Natural History of Lake MerrittDive into Lake Merritt's past with this easy walk near the water's edge. We'll talk about the past and present ecology of the area, and how Lake Merritt has changed over the years.Â
The Trump Administration: Implications for Energy and Climate - A Bipartisan DiscussionWhat will U.S. energy policy look like under a Trump administration - and a Republican congress? And what are the implications for U.S. and international efforts to address climate change?Speakers:Jeremy Carl, Hoover InstitutionArun Majumdar, Precourt InstituteMichael Wara, Stanford Law SchoolKatharine Mach, Stanford Woods InstituteDan Reicher, Stanford Steyer-Taylor CenterRoom 190Â
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Better End-of-Life Care: Using Video and Story to Aid DecisionsWhy do so many Americans die in ways they say they don't want, suffering and tethered to machines? When Harvard physician Dr. Angelo Volandes had trouble explaining to his dying patient the possible consequences of her treatment options, he walked her down to the ICU. She immediately understood where her ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: see weblink
Trees of Lake MerrittWhat's that tree? Do you know the difference between a giant sequoia and a coast redwood? How about a turkey oak and a valley oak? Join us for this introduction to the trees around the Rotary Nature Center and Lakeside Park. We'll talk about trees native to Oakland as ...
Where: OaklandCost: FREE! $20 suggested donation.
Dark Matter: Detecting Gravity’s Hidden HandDark matter is one of the most mysterious components of the universe. Yet it makes up 23 percent of the mass of the universe â€" six times the mass of ordinary, atomic matter. Physicists have never observed dark matter particles directly, but we see their influence throughout astronomy. The gravitational pull of ...