Autonomous electric vehicles (AEVs) are at the forefront of modern transportation, merging automation with sustainability to enhance efficiency and safety while reducing environmental impact. However, these vehicles face significant challenges in balancing the energy demands of autonomous compute systems with propulsion efficiency and vehicle range. The sensors, LiDAR, cameras, and ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Sea Otter ViewingJoin us for Sea Otter Awareness Week! Our naturalists will have spotting scopes to look for otters, special marine specimens, and otter-related interactives.
Smaller, faster-charging batteries are the answer for affordable and sustainable electric vehicles for everyone, everywhere. It can cut EV costs, lower demand for critical minerals, and deliver a gas station-type experience. However, 10-minute charging of today’s batteries requires lengthy pre-warming in cold conditions and faces safety challenges in hot environments. ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Taming the Halogens using Metal-Organic FrameworksFluorinated molecules represent a double-edged sword: they are present in >30% of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, but are also persistent organic pollutants of growing concern due to their long environmental lifetimes and high global warming potentials. Herein, we will discuss how porous materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) present a unique ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
