The History of the Martian South Polar Cap - RESCHEDULED from Sept 20In the last few years we have found that Mars' south polar cap has as much carbon-dioxide as Mars' current atmosphere. This raises numerous questions about how this massive deposit formed and what Mars was like when it was in the atmosphere. Using a combination of methods including spacecraft imagery, ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Plug It In: California's Growing EV InfrastructureRoughly 220,000 EVs drive on California's roads today, and this number is expected to double or triple in the next handful of years as new EV models fill out the market. What's less certain is how to plan for and build the best the overall infrastructure network to charge them. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 General, Free for members
Climate Change and the Future of CitiesWhat can cities do about climate change? How can they help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create more sustainable forms of collective life? How can they protect vulnerable people and places from the outbursts of extreme weather that are becoming ever more likely to arrive? And can they adapt to ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free and open to the public. RSVP required.
The DIY Costume PartyHalloween, a holiday made for makers! Come learn how to power up your costume with LEDs and Arduino, and learn about making props, armor and more. Costumes encouraged*, but no worries if you’re coming straight from the office: Our DIY accessories will get you in the Halloween spirit.Food, beer and ...
Dean Bernal first visited the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1981. Three small sociable dolphins swam in the shallow coastal waters. One would become known as JoJo and befriended by Dean and many island residents. The life of JoJo seems legendary, but the books and archive films are created directly from the ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $5 donation
How to Make a SpaceshipThe saga of SpaceShipOne is one of the most extraordinary stories of making the impossible possible. It’s not only about exploration and the ingenuity and tenacity involved in breaking limits, but also about the birth of an entirely new and exciting industry. A veteran journalist and best-selling author, Julian Guthrie has delivered ...
