Speaker: Carl Guardino, Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Where: San JoseCost: Free
NightlifeThis week, NightLife celebrates the best of the Academy with an evening of after-hours science inside the greenest museum on the planet.In the aquarium, enjoy nighttime dive shows in our Philippine Coral Reef tank, learn about Claude the albino alligator during a special Swamp Talk, then gaze at the stars ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
How does a scanning electron microscope (SEM) work?How does USGS study with the SEM?- Earthquakes- Volcanoes- Mineral and energy resources- Soil and aquifer processesSpeakers: Leslie Hayden, Diane Moore, USGS Geologists, Kathryn Watt, USGS Research Geologist, Marjorie Schulz, USGS Research Hydrologist, and Lara Stern, USGS Research Geophysicist
There are multiple barriers to effective tumor immunotherapy, and until recently these barriers were not understood and could not be overcome. That has now changed, due mainly to the discovery of approaches that unleash tumor-attacking T lymphocytes. Although these new therapies are not without risk or toxicity, they can provide ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
The Quest for the Final TheoryBrian Greene is widely recognized for his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of superstring theory. Most notable is the co-discovery of mirror symmetry, which launched a vibrant field of research in physics and mathematics, and topology change, which showed that the fabric of space can tear apart, counter to Einstein’s theory of General Relativity. ...
Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.Is growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn’t asteroids it’s us. Why can’t our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.Part of After ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with After Dark admission
