There are 1,024 naturally occurring, mostly Asian, species of rhododendrons, the largest genus in the Ericaceae, or heath family. How are all these magnificently diverse plants classified, and by what criteria do the botanists even begin to separate them? Now, with genetic and chemical analyses, their relationships to each other ...
John A. Amster: Patents in the Boardroom – The Truth Behind the HeadlinesPatents have been big news in recent years. Large electronics rivals have made headlines by waging high-stakes legal battles over infringement of smartphone patents. Bankrupt companies have auctioned off their patent portfolios for hundreds of millions – or even billions – of dollars. The most significant development affecting patents, however, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 non-members, $8 members, $7 students
'The Secret Lives of Monarchs', Film Screening and Release PartyCome preview the newly released "Secret Lives of Monarchs, " A film by Bill Levinson. Monarchs, like their royal namesake, have a flashy life as they they show off in public with flamboyant colors and dazzling aerobatics. But they also have a private life they just a soon keep secret ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $10 (register online)
Robot NightlifeIt's a robot world-we're just living in it. This week, encounter robots of all sizes, shapes and functions. Meet your maker bot with Evil Mad Scientist, Type A Machines, and Other Machine Co.Watch a robot boxing match by Other Lab, have a conversation with Bot & Dolly's "Scout", and participate ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
The Healthful Properties of Spices and How to Add Them to Your DietThe Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series is open to all cancer patients and their support. The series covers topics relevant to physical, emotional and practical issues of cancer patients in any phase of treatment and survivorship.Speaker: Sangeeta Agarawal
Climatologists are using observational history, climate and earth system physics and computer modeling to develop plausible scenarios of California's changing climate.How much will California's climate warm in future decades, and what are the greatest vulnerabilites to climate change?Experts are investigating how climate change might impact resources that are crucial to ...
Feeling stressed? The 24/7/365 nature of Silicon Valley work life can take a toll on performance, health, and happiness. Cultivating resilience is a critical professional skill. Join us to learn science-based yet practical approaches to reducing and managing stress, boosting energy, and enhancing focus and productivity.Speaker: Dr. Jay Azarow, Consultant
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
The Science of LasersJoin Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.In 1960, the laser was known as "a solution looking for a problem." Now we can hardly imagine life without them. Learn what's special about laser light, how it's made, and how it's used in everything from DVD players ...
The Age of Radiance is the first full history of the Atomic Age, from x-rays to Marie Curie to Los Alamos, Hiroshima, Mutual Assured Destruction, Dr. Strangelove, the Nevada Test Site, and the 2011 meltdown in Japan.The Atomic Age began with a past-his-prime German physicist working in a Frankenstein-style lab. ...
