SynBioBeta 2025: The Global Synthetic Biology ConferenceReunite with 2,500+ Innovators and Recreate the Magic! Save the date for SynBioBeta 2025: The Global Synthetic Biology Conference, taking place from May 5-8, 2025, in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, San Jose. This event promises to be a transformative experience with over 180 content-rich sessions, 20+ diverse networking opportunities, ...
The EARNEST university consortium is an effort sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that studies solutions for the future of the U.S. electricity system. EARNEST's first webinar series will focus on "U.S. Grid Reliability and Resilience". For this inaugural session, we will feature ongoing work by the EARNEST team ...
Geomagnetic storms result from incoming solar activity and are marked by large magnetic field variations that can damage power grids and infrastructure.Other natural hazards, like tsunamis and submarine eruptions, also produce distinct magnetic field variations. This is because they can significantly disturb ocean water (which is electrically conductive) and the ...
Distributed renewable resources owned by prosumers can be an effective way to strengthen the resilience of the grid and enhance sustainability. However, prosumers serve their own interests, and their objectives are unlikely to align with that of society. In this presentation we develop a bi-level model to study the optimal ...
A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that ancient Mars was far from the cold, arid planet we know today. Led by Amanda Steckel, the research team utilized computer simulations to reveal that billions of years ago, Mars experienced significant precipitation - either rain or snow - ...
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (1744-1829) was the Professor of Insects and Worms at the Museum of Natural History in Paris. Living through the storms of the French Revolution and Napoleonic period, he founded biology, coining the term to name a new science devoted to all and only living things, and authored the ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
The Fundamental Universe, Looking for Zebras, and the World’s Largest Demolition Derby At CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), protons collide at nearly the speed of light, unleashing a particle party that might reveal secrets beyond our wildest theories. But sifting through that data is like looking for a needle in a haystack - a needle unlike anything we’ve seen before. Join us ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Our Wild Watershed: Herons and EgretsJoin Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation for a presentation about these iconic and elegant wading birds, often spotted at the stunning Laguna de Santa Rosa. Discover the fascinating natural history of species tracked by the Heron and Egret Project, from the majestic Great Blue Heron to the striking Snowy Egret. ...
Mental health care in America has become nothing short of atrocious. Supposed developments in treatment methods and medication remain inaccessible to those who need them most. Countless people seeking treatment are routinely funneled into homelessness and prison while a mental-health epidemic ravages younger generations. It seems obvious that the system is ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, member discounts
NightLife x Carnaval SFCarnaval SF is back to take over NightLife! Join our colorful celebration of music, dance, and artistry from Latin American, Caribbean, and Afrodiasporic cultures. Experience the joy of Carnaval throughout the museum with live performances, a pop-up mercado (marketplace), and more!
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Kinematic/KinestheticAdmire the artistry of movement with a performance by the acclaimed AXIS Dance Company, and learn all about motion and physics with our 700+ exhibits.Journey to the intersection of art, disability, and access technology. (at 7:00 pm) A groundbreaking work that integrates emerging and existing technologies, Kinematic/Kinesthetic expands movement potential ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 18+, free for members
Heat Pump Water Heater Workshop - LivestreamJoin us for an engaging Green@Home workshop where you’ll discover how a heat pump water heater can make your home more energy-efficient and help you save money. Our electrification expert, Wei-Tai Kwok, will share his personal experience, answer your questions, and walk you through the benefits of upgrading. Plus, learn ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Future of Food and the Buzz of Science (18+)The Lawrence is abuzz with insect science! You’re invited for an evening of exploration of science both big and small! Witness a flaming firefly in Serenity, a striking fusion of art and engineering by Oakland’s own Flaming Lotus Girls. Meet and learn from expert scientists about insect biology and evolution. ...
Flycatchers are a difficult group of birds to identify. Cin-Ty Lee and Andrew Birch will guide you through the basics of flycatcher identification using a holistic approach. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use relative field marks, such as proportional lengths of tail and primaries, plumage contrasts, bill shape ...
Intelligent Design Theory (ID) is scorned by nearly all professional life scientists. Nevertheless, local and state boards of education throughout the United States have tried to mandate instruction in this “alternative” theory of evolution. Professor Nelson will discuss how ID succeeds politically even as it continues to fail scientifically. The ...
This talk will explore truffle biology and biodiversity and present some recent taxonomic updates to North American truffles, including several newly described edible species.Ben Lemmond is a postdoctoral scholar in the Lofgren Lab at UC Berkeley, where his work explores the interaction between secondary metabolites and ectomycorrhizal symbioses using pine-associated ...
