Crucible of Worlds: A System for Space Synthetic Biology ExperimentsAaron Berliner is the Science PI on a recently funded NASA Ames SIF project to investigate Mars habitability. He will talk about the development of the "extreme conditions" Crucible environmental chamber. The project is a collaboration between NASA Ames Research Center, UC Berkeley, and Autodesk to build a system that will ...
When Drugs Kill: Cognitive Structures in the Production of EvidencePrescription drugs reduce pain and save lives, but they also kill and injure hundreds of thousands of patients each year. The drugs responsible for killing and injuring most patients have typically been on the market for many years before being pulled off. This paper develops and tests a theory that ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Future of Neurotechnology: Human Intelligence + Artificial IntelligenceHow will we incorporate advances in neuroscience with those of AI? What are the promises and perils of marrying our biology and our technology? Join David Eagleman (neuroscientist) and tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson (Kernel.co) for an invigorating open discussion on the future of our field. We'll explore new technologies in ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Natural History of Lake MerrittDive into Lake Merritt's past with this easy walk near the water's edge. We'll talk about the past and present ecology of the area, and how Lake Merritt has changed over the years.Â
Where: OaklandCost: FREE! $20 suggested donation.
From Gentrification to Geomorphology: Geography in the Golden StateCalifornia is a geographic wonderland and physical geographers have long shown how forces from faulting and fires to food have forged the Golden State. Likewise, cultural geographers have uncovered how the landscape of the Beautiful and the Dam(m/n)ed exposes The Lie of the Land and renders hollow Agrarian Dreams. Following ...
Where: NewarkCost: Free
Trees of Lake MerrittWhat's that tree? Do you know the difference between a giant sequoia and a coast redwood? How about a turkey oak and a valley oak? Join us for this introduction to the trees around the Rotary Nature Center and Lakeside Park. We'll talk about trees native to Oakland as ...
Where: OaklandCost: FREE! $20 suggested donation.
Science at the Library: Physics of Toys There are 4 activities at each presentation after a show presentation. Parents work with their children to learn about science. Recommended for elementary age children. Families are encouraged to attend. Limited seating. Funding provided by Lam Research Foundation and free.Register at weblink
