Lithium (Li)-morphology and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) are among the most significant performance regulators in Li-metal batteries (LMBs). While both Li-morphology and SEI composition play key roles in the cyclability of LMBs, less is understood about the individual contributions of each factor to overall Li reversibility, particularly at a practical ...
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Bystander T cell activation: an immunologic double-edged swordMemory CD8 T cells are conventionally called to arms by TCR recognition of cognate antigen; however, inflammation alone can elicit T cell cytotoxicity in the absence of cognate antigen. The consequences of this phenomenon, termed bystander activation, can range from beneficial (pathogen clearance) to deleterious (autoimmune pathology), yet the mechanisms ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Nucleic Acid Chemical BiologyI will present our efforts to design and develop molecular probes that can selective label nucleic acids in vitro and inside cells. These probes allow RNA secondary structure mapping, profiling single-stranded DNA for active transcription annotation, mapping RNA-RNA interactions inside cells, and covalent targeting of nucleic acids. I will also ...
Throughout the Mediterranean Sea, scores of ancient marine concrete monuments, once components of artificial harbors constructed by Roman builders as part of their vast imperial maritime infrastructure, have survived for two millennia and counting. Modern marine concrete usually survives in the sea for little more than 50 years and sometimes ...
In their new book, “Data Grab,” Ulises A. Mejias and Nick Couldry argue that the role of data in society must be understood not only as a development of capitalism, but also as the start of a new phase in human history that rivals in importance the emergence of historic ...
The Matter Compiler is a modular, AI-driven, fully autonomous real-time digital manufacturing platform capable of designing and fabricating complex 3D micromachines using arbitrarily extensible material and process libraries. It pioneers a revolutionary approach to building advanced devices beyond the constraints of semiconductor fabs - ushering in the era of MEMS ...
Fueled by advances in microelectronics, software, and large optics fabrication, a new type of sky survey will begin in 2025. With 1000 deep images per night, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) will cover the entire southern sky to 24th magnitude every 3 nights ...
Metallic nanoparticles, used since antiquity to impart intense, vibrant color into materials, known in the 19th century as “Faraday’s colloid” and in the 21st as the optical readout of COVID antigen tests, are a central tool in the nanoscale manipulation of light. When excited by light, metallic nanoparticles undergo a ...
The Western Snowy Plover is a threatened shorebird that breeds along the west coast of the U.S. Because of this status, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has set goals to restore plover numbers throughout the region. In addition, the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project has established goals to ...
NASA’s 4th New Frontiers Mission is the Titan Dragonfly relocatable lander. This coaxial quadrotor vehicle will be launched on a rocket to Titan in 2028. Following a gravity assisted Earth flyby and an approximate 6-year transit, Dragonfly will enter the Titan atmosphere around 2034 with the goal of exploring Titan’s ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
James Web Space Telescope: Revealing the Invisible Universe - LivestreamThe universe is filled with beauty beyond even our wildest imaginations. Sophisticated observatories such as the James Webb Space Telescope help us peer into that sublime reality, and it is to the great fortune of humanity that these science instruments produce data that captures the essence of the natural beauty ...
We invite you to explore the art of sustainable cuisine through our upcoming lecture, "The Business of Ocean Sustainability." This presentation will trace the journey of how Passionfish pioneered sustainable practices in the restaurant industry, from our humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of environmental stewardship. Discover how our commitment ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
K Allado-McDowell on Neural MediaIn this lecture, K Allado-McDowell presents a framework for understanding generative AI through the concept of neural media. Drawing on histories of design, technology, and culture, Allado-McDowell reveals how previous media regimes shaped culture and subjectivity, and how neural media like AI now shape our perception, self-conception, and knowledge of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General
An Evening with Amy Tan: The Backyard Bird Chronicles - LivestreamJoin POST for a special evening with New York Times bestselling author Amy Tan, known for her iconic novel The Joy Luck Club. Amy will share insights from her latest work, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a heartfelt exploration of her connection to nature through birdwatching. Through this intimate look at ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Nicaragua Humpback Whales - What Do We Know About Them? - LivestreamFormal research on Nicaragua humpback whales has been ongoing since 2016 uncovering intriguing information and discoveries for this important breeding area. Join us as Joëlle De Weerdt presents the latest research advancements drawing from the results of her PhD thesis as well as giving us new, exciting perspectives in what ...
Black Holes: Discovering the InvisibleBlack holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe. They push the boundaries of our knowledge, holding many unsolved mysteries. This talk will explore black holes from “small” to enormous, including how to detect these invisible marvels. In the process, we will probe the ...
