Gross Nightlife

Prepare to get grossed out at NightLife's first-ever tribute to all things icky-from the creepy and crawly to the downright disgusting.

Ever wonder about where your poop goes? Us too! Chat with local experts from the SF Public Utilities Commission about the science of sewage-a story that just might surprise you!

Plus, hear about the latest microbial research and how scientists are examining the health risks-and benefits-of wastewater reuse.

Catch an itch-inducing talk about every urbanites worst nightmare-bed bugs-from Infested author Brooke Borel.

Learn how her new book chronicles the renaissance of this frightful insect and why scientists continue to marvel at their remarkable biology.

Let Academy microbiologist Dr. Shannon Bennett explore your eyebrows for invisible mites under a microscope-don't be ashamed, we all have them!

Learn about the meaty role that flesh-eating beetles play in science and watch as they scour flesh off of animal bones before your very eyes.

In the planetarium, learn about bugs in the great beyond during a special presentation of Bugs in Space, followed by two showings of Habitat Earth.

Want to take your gross-tolerance to the next level? Sample edible insects, which are also one of the planet's most sustainable food sources.

Plus, relive your childhood while making your own take-home gak gel. Need a break from it all?