Cosmic neutrinos: using the universe as our laboratoryCosmological measurements of the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation, and of the large-scale distribution of galaxies, have taught us a great deal about the origins and content of the universe. In the next decade we anticipate using new microwave background data, and new measurements of the positions, masses and gravitational distortions ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Nanoscale Devices based on Two-dimensional Materials and Ferroelectric MaterialsFurther scaling of complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) dimensions will soon lead to a tremendous rise in power consumption while limited gain in the performance of integrated circuits. “Beyond-CMOS†devices, based on new materials, device concepts and architectures, can potentially overcome these limitations and further improve the performance, reduce energy consumption, and ...
Data has never been more beautiful. As scientists, journalists, and researchers search for inventive and inclusive ways to share their work, the field of data visualization has flourished, extending into eye-popping terrain. In conjunction with VISUALISE, join visualization creators and experts from NASA, NOAA, the New York Times, and more ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: 19.95/14.95, AD members free
Dilemma of the 3Ds (Dementia, Depression, and Diabetes)Premature and accelerated brain aging trajectories have been recognized in cognitive and neural responses, but specific mechanisms for the course of cognitive aging remain to be elucidated. Insulin resistance (IR) is known to change with age, affect cognition in older and elderly adults as well as in patients with affective ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
NightLife in Space: Other EarthsOther Earths are out there, and tonight, NightLife brings in experts to talk about the missions and spacecrafts currently on the search for exoplanets and life beyond Earth.Live Talks: Begin Transmission African HallAt 7:00 PM, Join us as Maren Hunsberger (Seeker) interviews Dr. Liz Warren of the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
What do food webs, Facebook, and the electrical grid all have in common? They can all be thought of as networks of interconnected entities. Network science provides an exciting set of tools for understanding complex systems, and offers important insights for conserving biodiversity on our rapidly changing planet. This talk will explore ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost: Free
Intelligent Ear-Level Devices for Hearing Enhancement and Health and Wellness MonitoringWith resurgence of AI and machine learning, sensor miniaturization and increased wireless connectivity, ear-level devices are going through a major revolution transforming themselves from hearing devices into hearing enhancement and health and wellness monitoring devices. In this talk, we will present examples of such transformation in the areas of hearing ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: $5 General, Free for IEEE members
The Nature of UC - The UC Natural Reserve SystemIn the late 1940s, a young University of California researcher watched in dismay as the research plot where he had been studying desert iguanas was bulldozed to build a motel. The experience galvanized him and other UC scientists to establish a library of ecosystems dedicated to research, teaching, and public ...
