BERNHARD SCHMIDT AND HIS CAMERAAt the beginning of the 20th Century, most telescope designs were variants of designs dating back to the 17th Century, such as the traditional refractor and the Newtonian, Gregorian and Cassegrain reflectors. In 1930, Bernhard Schmidt invented what is now called the Schmidt camera while working for the Hamburg-Bergedorf Observatory ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
How I Broke Direct Simulation Monte CarloFor over 50 years Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) has been the dominant molecular algorithm for modeling dilute gas flow. Originally developed for aerospace engineering, its applications now range from nanofluidics to planetary weather. The capabilities of the method have also expanded to include the simulation of realistic chemistry, dense ...
What is real and what is an illusion? Challenge your perceptions this week as NightLife explores the science of perspective.Don't miss a delightful double-feature with Dan Chan Master Magician's "Variety Show" at 8 pm, followed by "Mysteries of the Mind" at 9 pm featuring comedy, juggling, magic, mind games, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
Water Use in Architecture and Community DevelopmentClean, fresh, accessible water is an essential resource that has been dwindling at an alarming rate over the past few years. The importance of conserving and recycling water will be the topic for this event. In particular, examples of sound practices in architectural design will be described that have implications ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost: $16 Advance, $18 at the Door
Galactic EvolutionRaja GuhaThakurta (PhD in Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton, 1989) is a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UCSC. GuhaThakurta's research focuses on the formation and evolution of galaxies, large and small, near and far, through detailed studies of their assembly history, galaxy cannibalism, dynamics and dark matter content, chemical enrichment, and ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Immunotherapy for CancerA new era has begun when it comes to the treatment of cancer. In the past, we have been unable to mobilize the immune system of patients with cancer, but now we can! Learn why this proved to be so difficult for so many years, and how we can now ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Rat Poison Kills More Than Rats!Is rat poison our "new DDT"? Lisa Owens Viani, Co-Founder and Director of Raptors Are The Solution (RATS) will describe the epidemic of wildlife mortality being caused by rat poison in the food web. She will explain its impacts on birds of prey as well as on coyotes, bobcats, mountain ...
