The space between stars is a magnetic soup of electrons, atoms, molecules, ions, and dust grains, known as the interstellar medium (ISM). It is this material that ultimately condenses to form stars, planets, and life. The densest and coldest part of the ISM are the birthplace of stars. However, the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Citizen Science in Astronomy - LivestreamJoin Dr. Franck Marchis, Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Unistellar and director of Citizen Science at SETI Institute, and Dr. Lauren Sgro, Outreach Manager at the SETI Institute, for a conversation on citizen science with the Unistellar network in partnership with the SETI Institute. We will take the time ...
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Lunch Break Science - LivestreamLunch Break Science is a dynamic live web series featuring fascinating short talks, engaging interviews, and lively Q&A with Leakey Foundation scientists. Each episode digs deeper into the latest human origins discoveries, with topics like Neanderthals, chimpanzee behavior, and more! Even better, you can interact with researchers during the show ...
Where: Cost: Free
Creating Fair, Useful, and Reliable AI in Healthcare - LivestreamJoin us for an insightful webinar exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare systems.Dr. Nigam Shah, a renowned expert in AI and healthcare, will walk you through Stanford Health Care’s innovative process for developing fair, useful, and reliable AI models (FURM).Register here to save your spot.
Navigating the ecology and evolution of host-microbiomes in a changing seaMicroorganisms play an essential role in shaping the ecology and evolution of nearly every form of life on Earth. However, sudden shifts in environmental conditions, including those associated with Global Climate Change (GCC), alter the interactions between eukaryotic hosts and their microbial associates. My research program applies an integrative approach ...
In the United States, women own roughly half of all vehicles, but only 28% of electric vehicles (EVs). This study investigates why women, who tend to exhibit more pro-environmental behaviors than men, are less likely to adopt EVs. In four studies (total N = 13,435), we ask whether people are ...
This presentation introduces some general mechanisms that drive the evolution and pace at which economies are transitioning to a clean energy system and resilient delivery infrastructure.Today’s imperatives will be briefly introduced with two deep dives into electrification imperative of clean energy systems. Discussed will be potential realizations of future grid ...
Living nature, through some 3 billion years of evolution, has developed materials, objects, and processes that function from the nanoscale to the macroscale. The understanding of the functions provided by species and processes found in living nature can guide us to design and produce bioinspired surfaces for various applications. There ...
On Avoided Emissions - LivestreamThe urgency of climate change mitigation has led to widespread adoption of emissions avoidance projects to both reduce and offset emissions. At the core of offset integrity lie leakage, additionality, and permanence. Leakage and additionality, carbon market shorthand for imprecise measures of the economics concept of elasticities and externalities in ...
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Societal Impacts of AI: Challenges and OpportunitiesThe rapid adoption of data-driven technologies has outpaced our foundational understanding, leaving critical questions unanswered; yet, these technologies are deeply embedded in our society, driving high-stakes decisions in policy, science, business, and beyond. To ensure these systems serve society effectively, we must confront key questions: What challenges and opportunities arise ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Free Screening and Opening: Monterey's Fishing Village - SOLD OUTJoin us at the Musuem for a special screening of “Monterey’s Chinese Fishing Village” a beautiful and thought-provoking documentary created by Ibis Education & Media in partnership with the Musuem, Monterey Waterkeeper, the Quock Mui Foundation, and Fishing Village descendants. This impactful film is an important one to watch, and ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
NightLife: Fat & HappyAccess should not be contingent upon body size. Celebrate fat liberation and community with us at a Nightlife centered on making and taking space.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Glow OpeningOur special exhibition Glow returns this winter with brand-new artworks and luminous experiences!Age 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Members Free
Join us to learn about cutting-edge agriculture and forestry technologies and strategies for reducing carbon emissions!Join us in person for an evening filled with insightful discussions and innovative solutions. Learn from experts in the field and network with like-minded individuals passionate about making a difference. Don't miss out on this ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Students
After years in the works, Noah's new book with Christian Schwarz, the long awaited _Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest is now out! With photographs of over 800 species, detailed descriptions of nearly 750, and many hundreds more discussed. Much like MotRC, but working ...
Where: SebastopolCost: Free
Charging Forward: A clarion call for justice in the quest for clean energyBookshop welcomes Chris Brenner and Manuel Pastor for a reading and signing of their new book Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles, and a Just Future??"a clarion call for justice in the quest for clean energy.Speakers: Chris Benner, UC Santa Cruz; Manuel Pastor, University of Southern CaliforniaRSVP at weblink
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
The GalàpagosThe islands of the Galàpagos offer an almost unmatched biodiverse environment for scientists and naturalists alike to closely study evolution, ecology and natural history. With a relationship dating back to 1905, the California Academy of Sciences has and continues to work through its collections and research from the islands and ...
