SETI Live: When We Find LifeWhat happens after we discover life beyond Earth? The question is no longer “if,” but “when” - and how humanity responds could shape our future. Host and planetary astronomer Franck Marchis welcomes Martin Dominik, one of the authors of a new white paper on the societal, political, and philosophical challenges we’ll face once ...
Energy system models often depend on hourly weather timeseries to simulate supply and demand dynamics. Yet, most global climate models offer only daily projection data, limiting their direct utility for forward-looking energy system analysis. This talk presents a method used at EPRI that combines the advantages of historical weather records ...
Where: Cost: Free
GenAI, The Next Tech WaveHina Ashar is a seasoned engineering and AI leader with extensive experience driving product development across both large enterprises as well as early stage startups. She began her career as a software developer and advanced into executive leadership roles, where she has delivered several new products leveraging modern software and ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
'Shot in the Arm' - Film Screening and Discussion - LivestreamFrom Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy and executive producer Neil de Grasse Tyson, "Shot in the Arm" explores vaccine hesitancy throughout history, spanning distrust of smallpox inoculation to the latest mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines. Learn how we can replace suspicion with understanding and bridge the political divides that leave us ...
The unknown story of fishermen and environmentalists who turned collapse into cooperation, and why it matters for every resource crisis we face…Oceans were once a case study in collapse: collapsing stocks, collapsing trust, collapsing hope. Then came a quietly radical shift. This talk reveals how wild fish, once written off ...
Viavi Solutions is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of thin-film optical coatings for a wide variety of markets and applications. Over the past five years, there has been a renewed interest in free-space optical communication, especially for satellite-to-satellite communication links. These systems require filters for signal-to-noise optimization, ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
History of Medical Pseudoscience: A Collection of Quackery - LivestreamMedicine became a science only a few hundred years ago, offering physicians the opportunity to save millions of lives. Unfortunately, some medical practitioners have distorted well-tested medical principles for their personal profit to the detriment of those who suffer the most. Join us for a Skeptical Inquirer Presents livestream with Robert Greenspan, ...
Where: Cost: Free
'Apollo 13' in IMAX® at The Tech Interactive“Houston, we have a problem.” With that iconic phrase, NASA’s most dramatic mission became a story of courage, ingenuity, and survival against all odds. Now, 30 years after Ron Howard’s acclaimed film first hit theaters, you can relive the gripping journey of Apollo 13 like never before, in all of ...
Where: San JoseCost: $20.00
Dive into JadeJoin us for the start of a new Museum program, Dive into Jade! A special look at aspects of jade and featuring discussions, demonstrations, and panels, Dive into Jade will launch with a panel of jade experts: Kenny Comello, Marina Shoupe, and Ryan Masters, as they take us into the ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $25 General, $15 Members advance, $30 at door
After Dark: Back-to-School NightNostalgic photos, friendly competitions, and arts and crafts - back-to-school season is in full swing at After Dark. Join us to celebrate the power of knowledge, from STEM trivia to a cooking show - inspired game between science teachers. Hang out with your friends, take a throwback school photo, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, 50% off for educators
NightLife x AXIS Dance CompanyAXIS Dance Company takes NightLife - celebrating access, expression, and the joy of movement for every body. See weblink for more details
Hawaii is tragically known as the endangered species capital of the world and the archipelago is home to approximately one third of all endangered species in the United States. We will introduce you to Hawaii’s rare endemic birds, from petrels to honeycreepers, share the threats they face, and highlight the conservation initiatives in ...
Where: Cost: Free
Cold War ComputingBehind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War lies a high-stakes tale of secret espionage networks, utopian visions of a cybernetic future, and remarkable technocratic reform.Balkan Cyberia, by CHM Book Prize winner Victor Petrov, explores how Soviet-era Bulgaria was a center of innovation in electronics and computing. In an age ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost:
Science Friday LiveNPR's Science Friday uncovers and reports on amazing science news and stories happening in the Bay Area!This is your chance to peek behind the curtain of your favorite national radio show and participate in a special live performance with the experts and conversations you love.This program features interactive moments, audience ...
