Gravitational Waves From Astronomical Objects: Theory to ObservationWe are now at the dawn of gravitational wave astronomy. On September 14, 2015 at 2:50am PDT, Advanced LIGO made the world’s first direct observation of gravitational waves. These waves emanated from the collision and merger of 2 black holes a billion light years away, each about 30 times the ...
Every beer tells a story and this week NightLife follows the brewing process from botanical inception to foamy finish. Hear from local beer and spirit masters, chat with flora-connoiseurs from the SF Botanical Garden, and drink your way through a pop-up beer garden with a dozen of local breweries.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
SciComm Studio 004: Changing Climate, Changing MindsAs ice caps melt and sea levels rise, communicating climate science is more critical than ever. Yet, researchers face unique challenges in connecting with a divided public. How can climate experts and science communicators inspire public action for a changing planet?Our fourth SciComm Studio meetup explores the complexities and urgency ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free (RSVP required)
Reptiles & Amphibians of Sonoma CountyJoin Jeanne Wirka, ACR’s Director of Stewardship for an engaging talk on the reptiles and amphibians of Sonoma County.
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Local Waters vs. Striped Bass - CANCELEDThe Carmel River Steelhead Association is proud to host Dr. Cynthia Le Doux-Bloom for her fascinating presentation on striped bass. This is a must-hear lecture for anyone wanting to know anything about stripers and how they affect our local waters. Topics include introduction and distribution in California, life history, population ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $5 General, Free for members
Peru is a land of many habitats, from the dry Tumbas in the northwest and the high Andes mountains running down the center of the country, to the Amazonian forests and rivers in the east. During two trips, we had a chance to examine the avian inhabitants of each of ...
Making a rare trip to San Francisco, Ernie Gehr joins us to present a screening of new works four moving image landscape considerations. An essential filmmaker of the avant-garde, Gehr has worked continuously for over 50 years, crafting hypnotic and perception-shifting studies of the familiar. Within his films, observational studies of ...
