The Algorithmic Origins of Life The origin of life is arguably one of the greatest unanswered questions in science. A primary challenge is that without a proper definition for life – a notoriously challenging problem in its own right – the problem of how life began is not well posed. Here we propose that the ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Science Smart Kids-Itty Bitty WorldKids will have the opportunity to study a plethora of tiny objects including insect wings, horse hair, and more! This program is presented by Science Smart Kids.
The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have a pervasive impact on the nation and particularly California, the most populous and diverse state in the country. Sponsored by the School of Public Health, the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Robert Wood Johnson Post-doctoral Scholars Program in ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Higgs Bosons in SuperconductorsProf. Chandra Varma from the Univ. of California at Riverside will give the Applied Physics/Physics colloquium.
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Go Wild! Kid's Nature ProgramDid you know that there is a 30,000 acre wildlife refuge right here in the South Bay? That it is home to over 280 species of birds each year? Join us as we learn more about Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge with stories and fun activities.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Ray Lane - CANCELEDEquity markets are frowning upon cleantech startups these days, and financing is tough to come by now that federal stimulus dollars have dried up. Mitt Romney says some stimulus money was wasted on bad bets such as Solyndra and Fisker Automotive. Yet exuberant entrepreneurs are still working on energy breakthroughs and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $15 Members, $10 Students
CARBON CYCLE 2.0: A sustainable energy?Most scientists now agree that the earth's climate is changing inlarge part due to human activity. So, is it possible to produce the energy we need without carbon emissions? Paul Alivisatos, an award-winning chemist and scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will join us to share his latest work: Carbon ...
Where: LafayetteCost: $5
Nerd Nite East Bay #2: Oakland, Tumors, and Light!Rise from your Thanksgiving food coma with three nerdy lectures (and light-producing chemistry demonstrations) in a bar. Be there and be square!With DJ Ion the Prize and hosts Ian Davis and Rick Karnesky, who know now that AT-ATs aren't tanks. The fiveten burger truck will have food for sale outside.21+FRUITVALE ...
An exploding star, or supernova, is one of the most violent events in the universe, giving off a billion stars' worth of light. Even thousands of years later, the remnants of these explosions are among the most beautiful and mysterious objects in the cosmos--enormous balls of high-energy particles and strong ...
Craig Clements, associate professor in the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science, received a $900,000 National Science Foundation CAREER grant last spring for his work in tracking atmospheric conditions in and around wildfires. His work will better help predict wildfire behavior and conditions that could lead to increased wildfire danger. ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
History of the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersJoin Ranger Bill to learn about the "When/ Where/Why/What/How," the diverse, complex, many faceted missions, goals and objectives of the USACE's "Birth" in 1775 under General George Washington.
Science and Reason with Skeptics in the Pub, West BaySkeptics in the Pub, West BayFiddlers Green, MillbraeIf ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the film-flam man, and if ye drink, drink with us, your friends. If ye shun the brewer's art, at least help us lay waste to bangers & mash!Skeptics in the Pub is a monthly ...
Where: MillbraeCost:
SLAC: Celebrating 50 Years of Scientific DiscoveryFor five decades, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has pioneered groundbreaking discoveries from astrophysics to energy science. The home of cutting-edge facilities and technologies, scientists uncover mysteries on the smallest and largest scales - from the workings of the atom to the enigmas of the cosmos. Research conducted at SLAC has ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: $5 students, $10 commonwealth club members, $15 ge
Enchanted by the Sun: The CoEvolution of Light, Life, and Color on EarthThe Long Now Foundation's monthly series Seminars About Long-term Thinkinghttp://longnow.org/seminars/02012/nov/28/enchanted-sun-coevolution-light-life-and-color-earth/For 3.8 billion years, life has lived in a bath of solar radiance. The Sun's illumination outlines which objects are appealing, bland, or repellant. Its powers of desiccation, blistering, bleaching, and revelation govern a balance between beauty and danger. Its flood ...
Since Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted the Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium (SVLS). The Symposium hosts industry and technology leaders to talk about business and technology trends. It also features prominent leaders who discuss broader societal and political issues that shape our life and society.Speaker: ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Science Smart Kids-Itty Bitty WorldKids will have the opportunity to study a plethora of tiny objects including insect wings, horse hair, and more! This program is presented by Science Smart Kids.
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Go Wild! Kid's Nature ProgramDid you know that there is a 30,000 acre wildlife refuge right here in the South Bay? That it is home to over 280 species of birds each year? Join us as we learn more about Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge with stories and fun activities.
Mr. Steven Center, Vice President in charge of the Environmental Business Development Office, American Honda Motors Corporation, provides an overview of next generation automobiles, including electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles, fuel cell hybrids, etc., according to major geographic and functional market trends. The session will also discuss Honda's approach to ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
California Wildlife FestivalJoin us for an evening celebrating California's remarkable wildlife! Browse the wildlife fair and learn about California's critters and the organizations working to protect them. Kids-and adults-can meet Ranger Rick and some of his animal friends. Or attend a theater presentation on current wildlife issues. Watch Naturalist and author ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Bay Bridge Design and AestheticsMeet the designers and architects behind the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and find out how they came up with such an innovative design for this iconic structure! Join Clive Endress, Senior Landscape Architect, and Donald MacDonald of Donald MacDonald Architects as they discuss the design concept behind California's largest ...
Will high speed rail become reality? California's high speed rail project has the potential to reinforce cities as the hubs of our economy, relieve congested roads, and help California meet clean air and greenhouse gas reduction goals. Yet plagued by an enormous price tag and numerous lawsuits, the project has ...
First we glimpsed our reflected faces, then our cells in microscopes, then our bodies in photographs, and then our bones in x-rays. Now we can see inside our genomes to find things like earwax alleles, Parkinson's disease risk, warfarin response risk, ancient maternal haplogroups, and even Neanderthal genes. But personal ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
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Cognition and climate scienceAlthough nearly all domain experts agree that human CO2 emissions are altering the world's climate, a notable segment of the public appears to reject the scientific evidence. What are the reasons underlying this growing disparity between scientific reality and public perception? Why do people reject scientific evidence? To what extent ...
Thermal comfort in buildings has traditionally been measured solely by temperature. While other methods such as Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) are available for measuring thermal comfort, the parameters required for an accurate value are overly complicated to obtain and require a great deal of sensory input. In this talk, we ...
Fungus FairJoin us for our yearly Fungus Fair. See displays on everything from edible and medicinal mushrooms to dyeing yarn with mushrooms. Attend chef demonstrations on cooking with wild mushrooms and interesting presentations on many aspects of fungi and their role in the world around us.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission to Hall
Hike Sonoma Mountain!Located on the northwest flank of Sonoma Mountain, SSU's Fairfield Osborn Preserve is a wonderful place to explore oak woodlands, shady fir forests, and a rare fishless perennial stream. Trained naturalists lead visitors on hikes with excellent panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and (for the adventurous) plenty of opportunities to observe and ...
Where: PenngroveCost: $3 per person. Cost goes toward education programs
Humboldt wonderlandJoin us for our popular series of free public lectures on a broad array of topics related to plants and natural history. Named in honor of its founder, the Wayne Roderick Lecture Series takes place in the Visitor Center of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. These illustrated presentations are enjoyable for ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Chat with an Academy ScientistMeet Academy scientists who explore the planet in search of life and a greater understanding of its mysteries. From the tops of mountains to the bottom of the oceans, and in high-tech laboratories here at the Academy, these explorers see the world, discover new life, and help explain Earth's amazing ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Academy admission
California is a Thirsty StateIs the New Dual Water Conveyance System a solution or just a big drinking straw? California's population continues to grow thus creating an ever-increasing demand for more fresh drinking water. Where will we find it, how will it get distributed and what will it cost? The State of California is ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Spice and Chai Workshop: with Deepa Natarajan at the UC Botanical GardenSpend a chilly winter day in our warm and wonderful Tropical House - home to many of the spices you'll find in the Garden. Local ethnobotanist and botanical artisan, Deepa Natarajan will introduce you to fascinating historical tales about the spices followed by a chai (tea) demonstration and tasting. Deepa ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $20 General Admission, $15 Members
We have been warned that the year 2012 "has Earth's name on it." Well, if doomsday is coming this year, it had better hurry!On December 1st, with just one month to meet the legendary "End of Days" in 2012, Wonderfest presents "End of Daze: Does Hollywood Get Doomsday Right?" a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 ($40 for two) - tax deductible
Join us to welcome back the wintering populations of shorebirds and waterfowl to this beautiful lagoon. We'll work on waterbird ID at a few stops alongside the Lagoon. Bring rubber boots for exploring the pickleweed marshes at Pine Gulch. Meet at 9:00 am in the large dirt parking lot next ...
Where: BolinasCost: $10 General. Free Members
Fungus FairJoin us for our yearly Fungus Fair. See displays on everything from edible and medicinal mushrooms to dyeing yarn with mushrooms. Attend chef demonstrations on cooking with wild mushrooms and interesting presentations on many aspects of fungi and their role in the world around us.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission to Hall
Free Day of ScienceFirst Sundays are FREE! OMCA is free all day the first Sunday of every month. Tour the building with members of the Museum's Council on Architecture at 1 pm and enjoy a Docent-led tour of the Gallery of California Art at 2 pm. Grab lunch or a snack at Blue ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Public Lecture – Curiosity Driven Mars ExplorationThe American Geophysical Union invites everyone to it's annual public lecture, given this year by scientists working with the rover Curiosity, which is currently exploring Mars. A panel of three Mars scientists will engage the public in a discussion of Mars exploration and the latest activities of the most sophisticated ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Exploration StationThe American Geophysical Union invites you to visit the Exploration Station – featuring 30 hands-on exhibits this year on diverse topics such as the electromagnetic spectrum, Mars, oceans, the polar regions, and more. This is a family science event designed to showcase AGU science and allow the public to interact ...
The efficient production of cellulosic fuels by biochemical routes will require innovation in three main areas: sustainable production of feedstocks that do not compete with food production, depolymerization of feedstocks, and conversion of feedstocks to liquid fuels. In this respect there is renewed interest in identifying plants that have optimal ...
Recently, exciting new physics and applications are emerging from metamaterials made of artificial "atoms" and "molecules." These metamaterials have inspired a series of key explorations to manipulate, store, and control the flow of information and energy at unprecedented dimensions. Yet, these groundbreaking achievements are only the tip of the iceberg, ...
Of all the natural disasters that could befall us, only an Earth impact by a large comet or asteroid has the potential to end civilization in a single blow. Yet these near-Earth objects also offer tantalizing clues to our solar system's origins, and someday could even serve as stepping-stones for ...
