I Need Space A conversation with artist Jordan Holmes - LivestreamHow does creativity connect art and science? Artist Jordan Holmes and scientist Ann Marie Cody have been collaborating on the creation of music videos that feature stunning astronomical images. They will talk about the science behind the pictures and discuss how art can generate public interest in space exploration.Speaker: Jordan ...
The presentation will cover how solar photovoltaic cells convert solar energy into usable power. The effects on energy production due to insolation (sunlight) and temperature. Simple solar systems cover traditional string inverters versus modern microinverters and discusses the safety benefits. Energy storage is discussed starting with why storage is needed ...
Where: Cost: Free
Listening to Oceanic Giants with Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Sound travels powerfully in the sea, carrying a wealth of information about the oceanic environment and its sound-producing inhabitants. Some of this wealth has been captured in 7 years of continuous sound recordings in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. This talk from John Ryan, biological oceanographer with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: $4 General, $2 Students/Seniors, Free for members
After Dark: Revealing LandscapesLayers of history lie beneath our feet, and complex systems are at work across the planet - all without most people taking notice. Tonight, look and listen to the landscape to discover its stories. Join artist Susie Ibarra and scientist Michele Koppes as they share their sonic journey through watersheds ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Marin Green Home Tour - LivestreamJoin this free, two-day virtual tour of 10 homes in Marin County and see what Marin residents are doing to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, save water, and move toward a safer, healthier, greener, and more resilient future. The tour features new homes, remodels, retrofits, and ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightLifeCalling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 40,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude the albino alligator), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic Shake ...
Look up at the night sky and what do you see? If you’re in the Bay Area, probably a few stars, maybe a planet, and the Moon. But what if you were high up in the mountains and away from the city lights, what would you see then? Can you ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightSchool: Rocktoberfest - LivestreamWe’re throwing a mini-festival celebrating the ground beneath your feet. Dig into the mineral world with a diverse slate of guests who approach their work via scientific collections, illustration, & geophysics.See how geologic features have created California’s diverse landscapes and learn about California’s curious lack of dinosaur fossils and the ...
