Searches for New Physics at the Edge of Absolute Zero - LivestreamWhy is there something in the universe instead of nothing?What is the nature of the dark matter that constitutes ∼85% of the matter content of the universe?Each of these two questions brings together physics on the largest of observable scales with the behavior of particles on the smallest of scales. ...
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Climate Change Innovation - LivestreamJoin Claire Broido Johnson, managing director of the University System of Maryland Momentum Fund, for a conversation with Daniel Kammen, MA, PhD, a leading renewable energy expert, professor of energy, government advisor, and startup founder.Hear about what we need to be successful in combating climate change, what gaps exist in ...
Last summer on Skeptical Inquirer Presents, pioneering virologist Paul Offit explored the critical question of the moment: Is “warp speed†too fast to develop a COVID-19 vaccine? Now that the vaccines are here, Dr. Offit is back to cut through the fog of misinformation and conspiracy theories to explain where ...
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The Genome Odyssey: Medical Mysteries and the Incredible Quest to Solve Them - LivestreamJoin the San Mateo Public Library for a virtual talk with renowned Stanford professor Dr. Euan Ashley, author of just-published book The Genome Odyssey. Ashley brings the breakthroughs of precision medicine to vivid life through the real diagnostic journeys of his patients and the tireless efforts of his fellow doctors and ...
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Black Holes: Facts, Myths, and Wishful Thinking - LivestreamIn this lecture, Prof. Canalizo will give a brief summary of our current knowledge of black holes. She will introduce some astronomical observations that have allowed us to learn about these fascinating yet mysterious objects, including the exciting recent discoveries regarding the supermassive black hole in our own Milky Way ...
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After Dark Online: Art + ScienceExplore the intersections of art and science through the practice of individual artists who weave science, technology, and methods of discovery in their practices. The artistic process, much like the scientific process, is a form of inquiry vital to learning - an open-ended process of investigation, speculation, imagination, and experimentation. ...
NightSchool celebrates International Women’s Day by handing over the mic and giving the spotlight to accomplished scientists. Alie Ward, host of Ologies podcast, leads an insightful discussion about what it’s like and what it means to be a woman in science in 2021.Ages 21+See weblink for YouTube and Facebook Live ...
