Atmospheric Tides and the Diurnal Cycle on Earth and other Terrestrial PlanetsThe latest standardized database of Earth climate model output features 24 high-time-frequency fields including surface pressure, allowing for the first time a direct global comparison of simulations and surface observations of atmospheric tides. The comparison reveals surprising agreement, raising the possibility of models "getting the right answer for the wrong ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
In the Interest of SocietyHow do you go from nanotechnology to an engaged and informed citizenry?How does one use technology to revolutionize health care, energy efficiency and critical infrastructure management?The Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society, now in its 14th year, is pursuing cutting edge, interdisciplinary research in all of ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Digital Gold, The History and Future of BitcoinBelievers in Bitcoin see it as a potential basis for a financial system free of banks and governments. So far it has made millions for some people and prison terms for others. National banking regulators are just beginning to set rules and regulations for bitcoin in light of recent scandals ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
The Chemistry of Olive OilWhat elements make a healthy olive oil? Do you know how to taste the difference? Find out from two industry experts while sampling olive oil courtesy of Amphora Nueva, Lafayette. Polyphenols, peroxide value, free fatty acid and oleic acid all impact the health benefits, taste and quality of ultra premium ...
