Sex, life, and adaptive matterA hallmark of life is plasticity that enables reproduction, evolution, and environmental adaptivity. A question we ask in my research group is whether these remarkable features in nature can be realized in the physical world. I will first describe some examples of collective phenomena that ensure species survival in the ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Close Encounters: Partial Habituation Of A Coral Reef Fish To Chronic Recreational SCUBA DivingDespite compelling evidence that recreational activities on land (e.g. hiking) can elicit anti-predator responses in prey species, and even trigger behaviorally mediated cascades via “fear effectsâ€, analogous studies of the effects of recreational activities in marine systems (e.g. SCUBA diving) are rare. We measured the responses of a common herbivorous ...
Simulating Cities: Data Science for Affordable HousingSophisticated computer simulations allow us to test hypotheses and see what patterns emerge and UrbanSim applies this practice to cities, offering visualization and analysis of highly varied data sets. Recently, new data collection methods have been developed that use web scraping to initiate a monitoring process for housing rental listings, ...
If ye value critical thinking, and if ye scorn the flim-flam man, join us, your friends. We are a group who informally discuss the latest in science or pseudoscience over good eats & ale. HOW:  Presented free by the Bay Area Skeptics.WHY:  Because science is fascinating!       ...
Where: MillbraeCost: Free- Pub is open for business
