Rising anthropogenic nitrate levels in the North Pacific OceanHuman activities, in particular industrial and agricultural processes, have had significant impacts on the upper ocean nitrogen cycle. The rate of deposition of reactive nitrogen (i.e., nitrogen oxides from fossil fuel burning and ammonia compounds from fertilizer in agriculture) from the atmosphere to the open ocean has more than doubled globally ...
Technical innovations can make or break a leader in a particular market. Most modern innovations related to computers have pertained to software. To capitalize on software innovations, start-up companies often rely on software patents to ward off law suits, attract investment, and prevent competitor knock-offs. Every major and successful software ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost:
Nerd Nite SF #86: Fertility, Disneyland, and Data Security!Brace yourself for a roller coaster of an evening as we learn about the ups and downs of fertility science, speed through the history of Disneyland, and ride the twists and turns of credit card security! Plus adult drinks, delicious bao, DJ, and librarians. And you don’t even need to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $8
Thursday, 07/20/17
Gravitational Waves From Astronomical Objects: Theory to ObservationWe are now at the dawn of gravitational wave astronomy. On September 14, 2015 at 2:50am PDT, Advanced LIGO made the world’s first direct observation of gravitational waves. These waves emanated from the collision and merger of 2 black holes a billion light years away, each about 30 times the ...
Every beer tells a story and this week NightLife follows the brewing process from botanical inception to foamy finish. Hear from local beer and spirit masters, chat with flora-connoiseurs from the SF Botanical Garden, and drink your way through a pop-up beer garden with a dozen of local breweries.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
SciComm Studio 004: Changing Climate, Changing MindsAs ice caps melt and sea levels rise, communicating climate science is more critical than ever. Yet, researchers face unique challenges in connecting with a divided public. How can climate experts and science communicators inspire public action for a changing planet?Our fourth SciComm Studio meetup explores the complexities and urgency ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free (RSVP required)
Reptiles & Amphibians of Sonoma CountyJoin Jeanne Wirka, ACR’s Director of Stewardship for an engaging talk on the reptiles and amphibians of Sonoma County.
Where: Santa RosaCost: Free
Local Waters vs. Striped Bass - CANCELEDThe Carmel River Steelhead Association is proud to host Dr. Cynthia Le Doux-Bloom for her fascinating presentation on striped bass. This is a must-hear lecture for anyone wanting to know anything about stripers and how they affect our local waters. Topics include introduction and distribution in California, life history, population ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $5 General, Free for members
Peru is a land of many habitats, from the dry Tumbas in the northwest and the high Andes mountains running down the center of the country, to the Amazonian forests and rivers in the east. During two trips, we had a chance to examine the avian inhabitants of each of ...
Making a rare trip to San Francisco, Ernie Gehr joins us to present a screening of new works four moving image landscape considerations. An essential filmmaker of the avant-garde, Gehr has worked continuously for over 50 years, crafting hypnotic and perception-shifting studies of the familiar. Within his films, observational studies of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Friday, 07/21/17
Alcatraz Historic Garden TourBeginning in 2003, the Garden Conservancy formed a partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the NPS to rehabilitate the Historic Gardens of Alcatraz. Join Shelagh Fritz (Project Manager of the Gardens), to learn about the preservation process of a cultural landscapes: through the planning stages, preparation of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Donations encouraged
Act on Climate: The California Cool EffectAct on Climate: The California Cool Effect - a forum bringing together thought leaders in policy, climate, non-profit and sustainable storytelling, hosted by Bay Area based non-profit Cool Effect.The forum will be moderated by Triple Pundit’s founder and publisher Nick Aster, with guest panelists Kate Brandt, Lead for Sustainability at Google, Marisa de Belloy, COO ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free!
Scientists at Work: A Closer Look At KrillMillions of tiny crustaceans known as krill swarm through the waters of the Pacific, providing food for whales, seabirds, and fish. Stop by the Exploratorium’s Living Systems Lab to watch biologists from Point Blue Conservation Science as they identify and measure krill specimens. Talk with them and learn what these ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with Admission to the Exploratorium
Let your creativity flow in this playful, open-ended activity. Connect with others as you stick pieces of tape together into an abstract stencil. Take home your stencil for screen printing, spray painting, or other artistic expressions. Lynalee Lacayanga is a first-generation Filipina-American citizen, born in San Francisco and raised throughout the Bay ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission
You might not notice it, but thermal convection is all around you. This process refers to temperature-driven motions of molecules and it varies in magnitude, ranging from swirls of pattern in your morning milk and coffee to wind circulation across the globe. Come learn more about convection’s presence everywhere, from ...
Where: EmeryvilleCost: Free
Total Solar EclipseOn August 21st, 2017, a total solar eclipse will sweep eastward across the western United States. Along the narrow eclipse path, night will fall, birds will go to roost, stars will appear, and the glorious one million-degree solar corona will blossom overhead. This, and the eclipse of 2045, will be the only ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $5 General, Free for members
On Becoming a Spacefaring SocietyIf we ever hope to become a true spacefaring society, we must wean ourselves away from chemical rockets. This premise will be proven through an examination of Tsiolkovsky's Rocket Equation where it will become apparent that adding fuel achieves diminishing returns, but increasing exhaust gas velocity offers rapid transits to ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Saturday, 07/22/17
Hayward Fault Walking TourOver the last million years, the natural beauty of Fremont has been shaped by the Hayward Fault. Instructors will be leading these 'ground breaking' tours and exposing the science and beauty of the Hayward Fault. This fault is one of several active faults in the world actually creeping at 5 ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
Family Bird WalkLet family walks become a shared time of nature learning. We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to find those birds. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow. Recommended for children ages 5-10. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Register ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Shark DayMSI loves sharks! Our special Shark Day invites one and all to learn about these amazing creatures, from the great whites that swim just off our ocean shores, to the gentle Leopard sharks that are common in our Bay. We will be feeding and touching our local Leopard sharks in ...
Play around with paper in these activities inspired by our new WildCard exhibition.Tremendous TrianglesEngineers use triangles to make structures strong. Build your own little structure or join others in creating a big structure made entirely out of paper plates folded into triangles.Building with NewspaperUsing newspaper, an inherently weak and flimsy material, you ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
Some of the baby Swallows are now out exploring their new world. Join docent Roy Sasai to view the crèches (assembly of colony young) as they await their meal delivery. Meet outside of the Visitor Center to learn about the youngest of the Swallow family, their adventures as they explore ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Liberty Ships and the Lesser Known FactsIn commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Marinship, the WW II emergency shipyard once located here in Sausalito. Over the years Liberty Ships have become an icon of WW II. We know a lot about the shipyards, the Liberty Ships and the people who built them but there is more ...
Join Tim Huntington on location for a living postcard of the Big Sur coastline. You will get a unique look at the social structure of condors and their intimate interactions, while also learning more about their amazing road to recovery.See website for times and options.
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $25 - $75
Sunday, 07/23/17
Phenomenal Physics: Sunday FundayTeam up with others and explore the weird and wondrous world of electrical and physical phenomena. Watch our physics expert conduct a series of high-voltage experiments, including a hair-raising Tesla coil demonstration.Shows at 12:00 and 3:00
Where: BerkeleyCost: See weblink
Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman: Heat and TemperatureWhat's the difference between heat and temperature? We use the terms interchangeably, but they have precise meanings to physicists. How does your thermostat work and how does a Thermos® know to keep a hot thing hot and a cold thing cold? The mysteries will be revealed in this talk.Speaker: Ron ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Monday, 07/24/17
Age-Friendly Cities and the Future of AgingSanta Clara will soon become the first U.S. county to have each of its 15 cities designated “age friendly†by the World Health Organization (WHO). But what does that mean? You're invited to meet Dr. James Goodwin, a global leader in aging. He will be in the Bay Area from the United ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, Free for Members, $7 Student
Planetary scientist Carolyn Porco leads the imaging science team on the Cassini mission presently in orbit around Saturn. An expert on planetary rings and the Saturnian moon, Enceladus, Porco has authored over one hundred scientific papers and also served as the imaging scientist of the Voyager mission to the outer ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free for Members
Tuesday, 07/25/17
Advanced Analytics for Security: Lateral Movement DetectionIt’s never been a harder time to be a security professional. Malware and exploits once held only by national intelligence services are increasingly available to miscreants for malicious activity. And not all of these breaches will originate outside the perimeter -- a persistent, sizable minority will still come from true ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Whale Watching & Citizen ScienceCalifornia has incredible biodiversity including nature’s largest and magnificent animalsâ€"whales. Learn how Oceanic Society (and YOU through citizen science) contribute to whale research (population monitoring), whale conservation and rescue (through entanglement responses), and whale education (international trips). Additionally, Kathi will share information about whale entanglementâ€"2016 statistics, responses, and prevention efforts.Speaker: Kathi ...
Where: SausalitoCost: $5 suggested donation
Flares and Fireworks from Black HolesBlack holes are some of the most exotic and extreme objects in the universe. Though they sound like the stuff of science fiction, they are real and much more common than you might think. Every galaxy has a black hole lurking at its center! Also, these black holes are not ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Astronomy on Tap San FranciscoAstronomy on Tap San Francisco is back for the summer, and it’s one you won’t want to miss! Come for another night of talks from local scientists, Astronomy in the News, trivia and prizes! We’ll also be telling you everything you need to know for this summer’s upcoming solar eclipse, ...
