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Through the Looking Glass PilotHelp us test a new activity for your future scientists aged 6 and under. Explore nature with various optical tools that can focus far beyond what our eyes typically see. Zoom in and zoom out with microscopes, periscopes, binoculars, and lenses carrying different magnifying powers. Which tools will you choose ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with museum admission ($20 for guests 3+)
“Non-local” mathematics - which describe longer-range dependencies in time or space than classical, local mathematics - are important in a broad range of scientific disciplines. In hydrogeology, for example, one prediction challenge described by non-local mathematics is “anomalous” solute-transport behavior, defined by characteristics such as concentration rebound, solute retention, early ...
From massive forest fires in California to hurricanes in Louisiana, receding coastlines in Massachusetts and devastated fisheries in Alaska, the climate catastrophe is already here.Discussion of the climate crisis has always suffered from a problem of abstraction. Data points and warnings of an overheated future struggle to break through the ...
Ellen is spearheading the integration of Mastercard's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into the organization. As part of this work, she is driving climate leadership for Mastercard-wide programs and commitments, such as reaching net-zero emissions by 2040, and helping accelerate the company’s impact in climate action initiatives like Priceless ...
Spiking neural networks (SNN), a class of brain-inspired models of computation, are well equipped with spatiotemporal computing power critical for a wide range of applications. Moreover, recent advancements in neuromorphic computing have led to large-scale industrial neuromorphic chips with promising ultra-low energy event-driven data processing capability. Nevertheless, major challenges are ...
Does vitamin C really prevent the common cold? Was red meat really declared a carcinogen by the World Health Organization? Is red wine really good for your heart? Are eggs good for you or bad for you? There’s a lot of “conventional wisdom” about food and nutrition out there … ...
Europe is witnessing a significant shift, shaped by the emergence of Gen Z as a driving feature of the European labor force. The ascent of activists and entrepreneurs heralds a potential revolution in businesses operating on the old continent. Understanding and integrating the unique values and approaches of Gen Z, ...
Join us on Thursday, April 4, as SRI Chief Executive Officer David Parekh sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times editor and writer David Leonhardt to discuss his new book, Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream, and how innovation, ingenuity, and investment fueled America’s technological and ...
NightLife Intersections: FashionStrut don’t walk for NightLife’s most fashion-forward event. We're serving more than looks in a night all about weaving connections through fashion. Discover the important role fashion plays in artistic expression and how it can be used to connect communities. See it all in action with an engaging panel conversation ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: See for YourselfUncover the history, geography, and ecology of the Bay tonight! Investigate the past and present of local landscapes, all while enjoying spectacular views of the waterfront and cityscape all around you. Immerse yourself in history with our map collection, experience Bay Area topography through our 3D model, and take a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
The Birds of Oregon - LivestreamOur speaker is Ivan Phillipsen, who with Steve Robertson, founded Wild Latitudes travel. The GGBA Travel Program has been working with Wild Latitudes for seven years now, and in that time Ivan has become a favorite tour leader among our members whohave traveled with him.Thus far Ivan has run four ...
Ever wondered how chemistry weaves its magic into every fiber of our existence? Why does mint taste cool? What's the chemistry behind your favorite skincare product? How do molecules shape the taste of your food, or even, the feelings of love? Each week, we'll explore such fascinating questions with the ...