National Engineers Week: Mars LanderExplore the rigors of entry, decent and landing and build a device able to help a fragile cargo survive a drop landing test.Programs are designed for Grades 3-8 and participants will be grouped with children of comparable age. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Water DetectivesIn Matamoros, Mexico, a severe water shortage led to a one-of-a-kind solution: The city put local children in charge of changing adults' attitudes and habits. Thousands of schoolchildren were enlisted as "water detectives." Educated about resource conservation, they were encouraged to discuss proper water usage with adults and were authorized ...
Explore extreme weather and its impact on our planet as renowned scientists expand your mind with informative talks about the science of climate and the environment.In African Hall, learn about "The Misconceptions of El Nino" with Jan Null of San Jose State Meteorology. Plus, discover "Why Everyone is Talking About ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Osteoporosis: Prevention and TreatmentOver 50% of women and 25% of men over the age of 50 will sustain a fragility fracture due to osteoporosis. This talk will address risk factors, prevention and treatment options, as well as common questions about lifestyle, dietary supplements, and medications. The latest in osteoporosis research will also be ...
Learn the distinguishing characteristics of age-related memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and what we can do to protect ourselves.Speaker: Sharon Sha, MD, Stanford
Accidents of Gold Rush merchant marine navigation transformed a seismic disaster into a seminal discovery and led to San Francisco's extreme liquefaction vulnerability today.Just about everything that we love about the Bay area is brought to us by the faults. We enjoy their daily fruits and so must live with ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Welcome to the Fungi KingdomWinter rains bring forth the Kingdom Fungi! Delve into this strange world with Naturalist Trent Pearce of the East Bay Regional Park District. Learn what differentiates fungi from plants and animals, and meet a few of our common fungal genera.
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: The Last DoublingIs growth always good? The biggest threat to our existence on planet Earth isn't asteroids-it's us. Why can't our population continue to grow? Learn about the exponential function and the conclusions we can draw from it.Join Exploratorium scientist Ron Hipschman for colorful explorations of the physical world.Part of After Dark ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
