Observing the re-enty of space debris WT1190FDr. Jenniskens will describe the airborne observations he took part in of the re-entry of space debris on Nov 13, 2016.The International Astronomical Center (IAC) and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency recently hosted a team of veteran U.S. and German observers of spacecraft re-entries, including SETI Institute research scientist ...
Why Do We LaughJoin cognitive psychologist Greg Bryant and scientist turned comedian Tim Lee for an evening of laughter. Half comedy show and half science talk, this month's Being Human explores the science behind why we laugh.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 - $15
Minerals: Shiny and BrightMinerals are important to our society. They are needed to produce many products. Learn how they are pretty but also important through 4 activities.
Where: FremontCost: Free
Twenty-One Myths of Medicinal MushroomsInformation on the use of medicinal mushrooms for preventive and therapeutic modalities has increased on the internet in the past decade. Some is based on science and most on marketing. This talk will look at 21 common misconceptions, helping separate fact from fiction.Speaker: Robert Dale Rogers
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Why Eating Good Food Makes for Good EcologyChef and founder of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Alice Waters is an author and world renowned food movement leader. After helping to change the American food landscape, Alice introduced her ideas into public schools with The Edible Schoolyard, a program that involves students in all aspects of growing, cooking, and ...
