The Magnetic Milky Way in Three DimensionsMagnetic fields thread our Milky Way Galaxy, influencing interstellar physics from cosmic ray propagation to star formation. The magnetic interstellar medium is also a formidable foreground for experimental cosmology, particularly for the quest to find signatures of inflation in the polarized cosmic microwave background. Despite its importance across scientific realms, ...
Flights of the Hummingbirds With Ashley Smiley7:30 p.m. | Bechtel Gallery 3, Wattis Webcast StudioNamed for the audible sound created by their wings, hummingbirds boast many unique traits. As a researcher with the Animal Flight Lab at UC Berkeley, Ashley Smiley studies these high-frequency fliers, conducting field research that aims ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95, 14.95 explO members, AD members free
Cities: Smart, Connected, Autonomous...Or Not? Autonomous mobility could introduce transformative change to cities, but not all cities have the same goals regarding the future of transportation. While some want to dramatically diminish non-transit car networks, others are banking on the benefits of AV services and new forms of mobility. How should cities adapt, what do ...
Get a second chance to kick off the new year when NightLife rings in the Year of the Rat with a night devoted to Lunar New Year traditions. Begin the celebration with a powerful lion dance performance and ceremony by SF’s own Jing Mo Athletic Association, a Chinatown-based martial arts ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Is California’s Climate Progress Going Up in Smoke?California has been at the forefront of America’s climate fight since Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the country’s first major climate law in 2006. The state’s suite of policies for decarbonizing the economy survived industry-funded attacks in court and at the ballot box, and remained largely consistent under Democratic and Republican ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Members, $7 Students
2020 CES DownloadThis is our annual sharing of the new and unusual things seen at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January. This event has proven to be a very popular one to attend for people that are in the industry or just have a curiosity. See photos and hear explanations about ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $10 General, $5 IEEE members, Free IEEE CE
 Every astronaut to set foot on the Moon trained with the USGS in Flagstaff and we are currently training the next generation of astronauts. Science staff conducts cutting edge research related to the major planetary bodies in the Solar System. It is a world-wide resource for planetary geologic mapping and naming of ...
