Large-scale intrinsic alignments of dark matter halo orientations with velocity fieldThe kinematic Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect enables us to directly probe the density-weighted velocity field up to very large cosmic scales. We investigate the effects of intrinsic alignments (IA) of dark-matter halo shapes on cosmic density and velocity fields on such large scales. In literature IA have been detected with the halo ...
Digital materials design (DMD) coupled with new manufacturing techniques are emerging technologies that have the potential to revolutionize product realization on a global scale. The key to DMD is access to efficient facilities and tools to characterise material structure and function at multiple scales (from nanometers to structural sizes), in ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Artificial Intelligence, from Astronomy to Interior Design and Back Again - CANCELEDThis week, computational cosmologist Miguel Aragon-Calvo will share his thoughts on how the interdisciplinary aspects of Artificial Intelligence offer a unique opportunity for academic researchers to apply their expertise in real world applications. He will talk about his experience as an AI startup consultant and how this has helped broaden ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Topological Hydrodynamics in InsulatorsI will discuss transport phenomena in nonmetallic solid-state systems, which are engendered by the order-parameter topology. Unlike the traditional conservation laws that are rooted in some global symmetry, the hydrodynamics here are governed by the topological structure of the field configurations. I will consider several illustrative examples, including superfluid-like winding ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Searching for Dark Matter with Athermal Phonon Detectors Throughout the Mass Range from 50meV through 500MeVSubstantial astronomical observations have established that approximately 25% of the energy density of the universe is composed of cold non-baryonic dark matter, whose detection and characterization could be key to improving our understanding of the laws of physics. Over the past three decades, physicists have largely focused on searching for ...
Visiting Newton's Atelier Before the Principia, 1679-1684Newton's Principia ignited the Scientific Revolution, but the work-sheets showing how he composed his masterpiece have been lost. Fortunately, he left behind enough clues that make it possible to give a plausible reconstruction how he did it. Surprisingly, such a reconstruction has not been attempted before. In the winter of ...
Hydropower, the nation’s largest renewable electricity generation source and storage capacity, is both a significant climate solution and conservation challenge. Stanford’s Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance and Woods Institute for the Environment are jointly leading a project focused on how to better use this major energy resource and, ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Wonderfest: Cultured MeatIn 1931, Winston Churchill declared: "We shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under suitable medium." What suitable medium is that?! Beyond chicken, can the tissues of cow, pig, and fish really be grown in ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Big Screen Science: AVENGERS - ENDGAMEMore than a decade's worth of Marvel movies has brought us to this point, where half of the Universe's living creatures have been turned to dust by Thanos, The Mad Titan. Stick around after the movie (and after all the mid- and post-credits scenes that we assume will be there) ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $16
Places in SpaceAdam Savage's mother is a psychologist; his father was a celebrated artist, painter and filmmaker. From the youngest age they encouraged his flights of fancy. Savage has been a paperboy, a projectionist, juggler, unicycle rider, sculptor, graphic designer, scenic painter, robot builder, welder, carpenter, machinist, prop maker, toy designer, actor, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Imaging the molecular world of lifeAs the fundamental unit of life, a cell is comprised of numerous different types of molecules that form intricate interaction networks and function collectively to give the cell its life. Dissecting the inner workings of a cell requires imaging with molecular-scale resolution such that molecular interactions inside the cell can ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Nerd Nite 4/29: Marvel Law, New Elements, CA Hip Hop HistoryIf the Glove Fits: Legal Lessons from the Marvel Cinematic UniverseUsing Marvel stories to understand how the legal process really works is as easy as snapping your fingers. Yes Dr. Strange is a superhero, but find out how he saved the world using contract law. Was Star-Lord really the rightful ...
