Two KIPAC Tea TalksDESI - the largest galaxy spectroscopic surveySpeaker: Albert Chuang, KIPACUsing field solvers to simulate astrophysical plasmasSpeaker: Andrew Eberhardt, KIPAC
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Limitations to the 'basic' HOD model and beyondWe make use of the IllustrisTNG cosmological, hydrodynamical simulations to test fundamental assumptions of the mass-based Halo Occupation Distribution (HOD) approach to modelling the galaxy-halo connection. By comparing the clustering of galaxies measured in the 300 Mpc TNG box (TNG300) with that predicted by the standard (``basic'') HOD model, we ...
Energy storage is at the center of transformative technologies including electric transportation, wind and solar electricity, energy management for utilities and customers, replacement of gas peaker plants, and electric flight for air taxis, package delivery and short-haul passenger service. These emerging uses require next generation batteries custom designed for the ...
Molecular understanding of biological recognition processes is surely a major prerequisite for future drug design. Protein-ligand binding is favorable when the change in free energy ï„G=ï„H-Tï„S is negative. Therefore, calorimetry is a very powerful biochemical tool. Up to now, calorimetric measurements are all based on heat transfer and are thus ...
Until recently, it was widely believed that the brain was hardwired from childhood and resistant to any remodeling in adults. Breakthrough research and clinical practice has recently shown that our brains are remarkably plastic across the human life span. Neuroplasticity accounts for functional self-improvement at any age, often remarkable recoveries from ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members, $8 Students
Natalie Batalha made Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people on Earth. She has discovered approximately 4,000 new planets - some of which may turn out to be capable of supporting life. She was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
Nerd Nite Silicon Valley #11- Nerd Nite Meets NASADestination Station: Sharing the wonders of YOUR International Space StationWant to hear from an astronaut about his experience on the International Space Station? Nerd Nite is excited to host NASA Astronaut Nick Hague and team members from the ISS National Lab. Be there and be square!
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Northern Elephant Seals (Mirounga Angustirostris) of Point Reyes National SeashoreJoin us for a captivating evening exploring the world of Northern elephant seals with Professor Doreen Gurrola of Dominican University of California, and five of her students.Northern elephant seals, once a highly endangered species along our coast, are now found in many rookeries from Northern California to Baja California, Mexico. ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
The Autonomous Revolution - SOLD OUTFor the third time in the history of humanity, civilization is undergoing epic cultural transformation - a cultural phase change.Artificial intelligence and virtual environments are creating a world of abundance in which our institutions are changing form, obey different rules, use different methods, and behave contrary to our intuition.We are ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
How to build a personal planetariumPlease join the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for our general meeting featuring award-winning educator and MDAS member Jeff Adkins, who will conduct a workshop on how to build a simple pinhole-based planetarium projector. Adkins, who teaches astronomy and physics at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, and at Los Medanos ...
