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Scientists at Work: Unraveling the Diet of Least TernsResearchers from Point Blue Conservation Science will be analyzing the diets of Least Terns, examining dropped fish, feces, and regurgitated pellets collected from local bird colonies.
 Least Tern diets are being used as indicators of the success of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). By comparing the diets of tern colonies inside MPAs ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Admission to the Exploratorium
Rounding Up the Facts on GMOsAre genetically modified food advocates the new "flat-earthers"? Are their opponents the new climate deniers? As with many issues these days, the two sides are working from different sets of facts. Monsanto, the agrochemical company, and other supporters of foods that include genetically modified organisms (GMOs) say using GMOs can promote more ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
The DaSH Project - Building a 'Simple' Human Powered Airplane The DaSH PA project stands for "Dead Simple Human Powered Airplane", the idea: to take as simple and efficient an approach as possible to building a successful HPA -- a plane that flies powered solely by its human pilot, and that performs well while doing so. It was started by a group ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Alongshore sediment transport, rip currents and erosion in southern Monterey Bay.This lecture is part of "Sea Below the Surface," which celebrates 25 years of protecting our estuarine, nearshore, offshore, and seamount environment. Thornton's lecture is part of a four-part series brought to you by the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration and the National Marine Sanctuaries - Monterey Bay.Speaker: Dr. Ed ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $5 suggested donation
Nightlife SpotlightGet your late night science fix with a celebration of the best of the Academy and sip cocktails in the company of 38,000 live animals.SCHEDULE OF EVENTSProtecting Endangered WildLife (African Hall) 8:00pm, Catch a special presentation by Damien Mander, a former naval special operations sniper for the Australian Defense Force ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Plastic Waste: A Path from Garbage to Healthy ResourcesPlastic is everywhereâ€"in single and multiuse products and packaging. Almost all plastic ends its short, useable time in litter, waste, dumps, trash, rivers, oceans, soil or landfills. This ultimately leads to unhealthy plastic degradation and causes harm to environments throughout the world. Join us in this important discussion about Recology's mission ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, Free for students
Functional Neurological DisorderWith functional neurological symptom disorder, a patient experiences neurological symptoms inconsistent with a neurological disease. Doctors Bullock and Lockman will discuss this little known but common diagnosis.Speakers: Kim Bullock, MD and Juliana Lockman, MD
 Underwater imaging provides a unique opportunity to study urban fault hazards.How do we link surface structures to depths where earthquakes occur?How does "acoustic trenching" help us understand earthquake history?Speaker: Janet Watt, USGS
What is sound? How high a pitch can you hear? Can you measure the speed of sound with a yardstick? Can two sounds add up to no sound? Explore these questions and more in this resonant presentation.Part of After Dark (6:00 - 10:00)
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with After Dark Admission