Development of COVID-19 Vaccines - LivestreamCovid-19 is a worldwide pandemic that is causing havoc around the world. The number of cases and deaths as well as economic hardship continues to grow. It is generally believed that the pandemic can only be stopped with the development of safe and effective vaccines. Over 150 vaccines are under ...
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Uncovering the Secret Lives of Antarctic Minke Whales - LivestreamInhabiting remote, ice-covered areas typically inaccessible to researchers, Antarctic minke whales are one of the most poorly-studied baleen whales, despite being the most abundant. As climate-driven changes rapidly occur around the Antarctic, understanding the lives and habits of minke whales - and how climate-driven changes manifest in them - has ...
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Complexity WeekendComplexity Weekend is a community of practice oriented around the application of Complexity Science to help solve pressing problems that defy disciplinary solutions. We put on weekend-long hackathons featuring energetic participation and skilled facilitation that help people from all over the world form diverse teams, discover shared purpose together, and ...
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Monday, 10/19/20
10th Annual College DayCollege Day is a community-driven, county-wide celebration that shows students from diverse backgrounds that going to college is possible. Now in its 10th year anniversary, under Silicon Valley Education Foundation's (SVEF) and Santa Clara County Office of Education leadership and our partners, we are excited to bring you workshops during ...
Musical similarity is defined in many ways, all of them imperfect. Exactitude somehow defies the meaning of the word similarityâ€"a likeness without precise replication. In practical use musical similarity is a frequent consideration in music-copyright infringements suits. Here we investigate reasons for the widening gap between legal understandings of musical ...
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Delafossite oxides: natural, ultra-pure metal-insulator heterostructures - LivestreamDelafossite oxides are layered compounds, which can be thought of as natural heterostructures oftriangularly coordinated metallic sheetsand transition metal oxide blocks. A fascinating range of electronic statescan be found both in theirbulk andon their surfaces, includingextremely high conductivity1,2in PtCoO2and PdCoO2, maximal Rashba-like spin-splitting3on the transition metal terminated surfaces of PtCoO2, ...
Electrification of transportation continues to accelerate as incumbent and new vehicle companies commit hundreds of billions of dollars to developing and producing electric cars and trucks. The impending arrival of a plethora of EVs in all shapes and sizes has created a pressing need for a ubiquitous and robust charging ...
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Exploring Symmetry Violations with Free Neutrons - LivestreamSymmetry principles are basic tenets for our theory of fundamental interactions. While they have been essential in building the theory, it is in their violations were major breakthroughs have often occurred. We will discuss how searches for symmetry violations can play a key role in elucidating the details of the ...
Stressed with Covid-19 and work life balance? Join our presentation by Dr. Cristina Banks, an expert on healthy workplaces. The presentation will discuss what has worked and what hasn’t, in the work from home environment. Professor Banks will also examine family complications with working from home, theories of human nature ...
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Tuesday, 10/20/20
Bill McKibben & Vandana Shiva in Conversation: Social Transformation - Visions & Mobilizations - LivestreamBefore the coronavirus pandemic, we already knew social transformation was necessary. Now we know it’s possible. Political and economic policies that were previously fringe are now front and center in national and international conversations. In the last months, we’ve witnessed people taking to the streets to protest authoritarian governments, racial ...
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10th Annual College DayCollege Day is a community-driven, county-wide celebration that shows students from diverse backgrounds that going to college is possible. Now in its 10th year anniversary, under Silicon Valley Education Foundation's (SVEF) and Santa Clara County Office of Education leadership and our partners, we are excited to bring you workshops during ...
You are invited on a spectacularly illustrated Tourist Tour of the Solar System and the Galaxy with astronomer Andrew Fraknoi.* Tuesdays, 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM, Oct. 13 through Nov. 3 (Four Meeting Days)* Offered through the SF State Osher Life-long Learning Institute (OLLI), but open to anyone over age ...
Within our solar system, Earth is the only planet that is affected by wildfires, and wildfire has been a constant presence on the planet since at least the Silurian period. However, the effect of wildfire on the earth’s surface remains relatively under-studied. Many studies of earth surface processes focus on ...
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Diesel Free by '33 - PostponedThe Bay Area Air Quality Management District's (BAAQMD) "Diesel Free by ’33" campaign calls on Bay Area governments and businesses to commit to the elimination of diesel use by 2033. The campaign envisions a healthier, cleaner and less polluted future, but is this easier said than done? What can the ...
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Unravelling the Genetic Past and Present of Island Southeast Asia - LivestreamHuman evolutionary biologist Irene Gallego Romero discusses the presence of Denisovan DNA in present-day Papuans. She also examines the positioning of Indonesia in the global human genetics landscape.See weblink for connection options.
The space age has revolutionized the study of astronomy. Space-based telescopes have not only produced some of the clearest and most detailed images of the heavens, but have unlocked whole fields of study that are not possible from the ground. As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Hubble space ...
The Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) will host this conversation with author Brian Christian to celebrate the launch of his new book The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values. The book, which has been the focus of Christian's research during his time as a UC Berkeley Visiting Scholar, tells the story of the ethics ...
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10th Annual College DayCollege Day is a community-driven, county-wide celebration that shows students from diverse backgrounds that going to college is possible. Now in its 10th year anniversary, under Silicon Valley Education Foundation's (SVEF) and Santa Clara County Office of Education leadership and our partners, we are excited to bring you workshops during ...
Amplified: Race and Reality in STEM aims to give a national platform to speakers to have candid conversations around race and diversity in the STEM fields. Featured speaker: Tyrone Poster, principal investigator at Boston University.Registration required at weblink
Learn about how our ears and brain work together to untangle the sounds around us, and take part in a real auditory science experiment!Registration required at weblink
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Live ScienceJoin Chabot Science Educators for a fun and interactive science experiment! Together, we will investigate and observe a phenomenon of science through a captivating demonstration.We’ll ask for observations and explanations of what YOU think is happening before revealing the science behind it. Then, we’ll end with a live Q&A for ...
Join us for a live reading of the illustrated children’s storybook, Breakfast Moon, along with activities and a discussion with the author and illustrator.Registration required at weblink
Globally, there are increasing efforts to advance the sustainability of fisheries in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In the US and several other countries, we have seen significant progress as nations adopt science-based management and increased accountability within commercial fisheries. However, several persistent sustainability challenges remain, including ...
InspÃrate al unirte a 5 cientÃficos de UC Berkeley mientras hablan acerca de sus carreras en quÃmica, biologÃa, fÃsica y otros (programa en español)Registration required at weblink
Talitha Washington is the new Director of the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Data Science Initiative. Dr. Washington’s experience includes inventive leadership in math education, research methodologies, and partnership development, and she has served most recently as a program director at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and a tenured associate professor at ...
In this 30 minute activity, we will draw with a dry erase marker on ceramic or glass plates, then pour some water over and watch our drawings “come to life!†At the end, we will ask participants to submit photos of their creations and share them!Registration required at weblink
Discover how technology such as 3D printers, 3D scanners, virtual reality, and die-cutters are used in the UCSF Library’s Makers Lab.Registration required at weblink
Explore chemistry by making observations about liquids and the reactions they make together. Students become science detectives to identify the mystery liquids!Registration required at weblink
Speaker: Gave Youtsey, UC Agriculture and Natural ResourcesRegister at weblink for connection information.Editor's Note: This speaker replaces Glenda Humiston, University of California, Office of the President, who was originally scheduled for this date.
Learn about how brain oscillations are being used to understand human brain plasticity in health, disease, and interventions.Registration required at weblink
Walking tour of rocks and minerals on Stanford campus.Registration required at weblink
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Prospects for Significant Bipartisan Climate-Change Legislation In the Next U.S. Congress - LivestreamThe Stanford Environmental and Energy Policy Analysis Center (SEEPAC) invites you to join us for a conversation with two leading U.S. environmental policy decision makers â€" Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Senator Murkowski is Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the ...
In this presentation, you will learn about Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed tomography (CT) and how technologies are used to detect cancer and help patients.Registration required at weblink
Virtual visit of nano@stanford’s research equipment, facilities and researchers working on the latest micro and nanotechnology.Registration required at weblink
How do scientists go from OMG to PhD? Join us to Ask the Scientist, Dr. Bethanie Edwards from UC Berkeley. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email to join the webinar.Registration required at weblink
Neutrinos are some of least understood fundamental particles, come learn about how we measure their mass using the largest length scales (the observable universe)!Registration required at weblink
Led by one of our very own tech divas, our “Catching Bytes†workshop will teach students how to design a game using HTML and Javascript.Registration required at weblink
Come join the Dumont Lab at UCSF for a virtual tour, science demonstration, and Q&A with our scientists! Attendees will be entered to win free FoldScopes!Registration required at weblink
Diatoms are important phytoplankton in the world oceans, contributing significantly to primary productivity and carbon export. Some species of diatoms and other eukaryotic phytoplankton produce allelopathic compounds called oxylipins when they are stressed. Oxylipins produced by diatoms have been observed to decrease copepod reproductive success and induce expression of key ...
Achieving carbon-neutrality in the U.S. by mid-century requires practical roadmaps of the infrastructure transition, costs, and tradeoffs involved. We modeled the energy system in detail to create pathways to net-zero and net-negative CO2 emissions by 2050. The least-cost pathway met all forecast energy needs at a net cost of 0.4% ...
Join us as several UC San Francisco PhD students each present their research in 3 minutes or less in language accessible to a general audience.Registration required at weblink
Learn about our Bird Scavenger Hunt and then get outside during the Bay Area Science Festival and observe birds around you!Registration required at weblink
Join us for Storytime with a Scientist. Enjoy the book Doll-E 1.0 by Shanda McCloskey and then talk to a scientist about their work.Registration required at weblink
Different requirements, different constraints - Project Lead The Way and MESA middle/high school students develop solution to authentic COVID-19 challenges virtually.Registration required at weblink
Learn about exoplanets and the exciting search for Earth-like and potentially habitable worlds.Registration required at weblink
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Basic Science: The Overactive Earth - LivestreamPlate tectonics drives our dynamic planet, from earthquakes and volcanoes at surface subduction zones to convection deep in the mantle. A dynamic group of geologists and geophysicists discusses ways to study how the Earth operates, how it has changed over 4.5 billion years, and some unsolved mysteries.Please register in advance. ...
Sexual assaults are an unfortunate reality in modern society, which includes situations in which the assailant is known or unknown. While DNA is the go-to forensic evidence in sexual assault cases, the reality is that the use of condoms in sexual assault is increasing in an effort to minimize the ...
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Model Selection 101 - LivestreamOne of the most critical components of data science is choosing the appropriate type and structure of model, given the available data and the need to balance simplicity with performance. This talk will give an overview of various model types, best practices for choosing models, and tips for successful model ...
We can’t see black holes, so how do we know they exist? I’ll discuss a few ways astronomers can infer their existence.Registration required at weblink
Are we alone in the universe? Join us in a conversation with Frank Drake, an astronomer who has spent sixty years studying that cosmic question.Registration required at weblink
Join the Pyle Research Group to view a state-of-the-art low temperature detector, see cool demos, and tour the lab. You’ll feel like you’re really there!Registration required at weblink
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The MAGIC of Semantic IxD - LivestreamDo you know how much cognitive load your design ideas will place on the user even before you sketch out the first screen? If the cognitive load of your UX design is too high, users will find your product difficult and unpleasant to use.It's possible to measure cognitive load in ...
Are we alone or do we share our solar system and galaxy with other forms of life? And how widespread are advanced civilizations with whom we could communicate? Right now we don’t have answers to these profound questions. But scientists are in hot pursuit. The technology of searching for life ...
Software engineers and tech professionals will discuss what it is like to work in tech.Registration required at weblink
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SETI Talks - Radio Astronomy: The End of Big Dishes? - LivestreamBig-single dish radio astronomy observatories such as the 305-m Arecibo Observatory and the 500-m FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope) have made key breakthroughs in science, including the discovery of the first extrasolar planets. Recently, interferometric telescopes such as MeerKAT in South Africa, ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder), and CHIME ...
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10th Annual College DayCollege Day is a community-driven, county-wide celebration that shows students from diverse backgrounds that going to college is possible. Now in its 10th year anniversary, under Silicon Valley Education Foundation's (SVEF) and Santa Clara County Office of Education leadership and our partners, we are excited to bring you workshops during ...
Learn about and color hand-drawn pictures of bees; submit drawings to be featured on Instagram. Q+A with graduate student researchers about bees along with live drawing.Registration required at weblink
Grab your lunch and join The Leakey Foundation for Lunch Break Science. We will explore interesting questions with Leakey Foundation scientists, followed by Q&A with you. Take a break from your day and feed your brain with The Leakey Foundation!Registration required at weblink
Explore how your eye-brain connection plays an important role in what you see, but can sometimes be tricked into seeing things that aren’t there.Registration required at weblink
DNA dictates how fruits and vegetables taste, smell and look and is in every cell of our food. You can isolate and see that genetic information.Registration required at weblink
Join us for Storytime with an Atronomer. Enjoy the book If Pluto was a Pea by Gabrielle Prendergast and then talk to an Astronomer about their work.Registration required at weblink
Join Tiburon Library Children’s Librarian and EOS Center scientists for a STEAM Storytime, science chat and hands-on activity with materials found at home.Registration required at weblink
Learn to make glue at home and why some types of glue are better than others. Stick with us and learn the science of adhesives!Registration required at weblink
Advances in computer face recognition provide the insight into the persona of STEM pioneer and early vision scientist, Leonardo da Vinci, through facial age regression.Registration required at weblink
Spark an interest in fire safety and electricity! Learn about the science of wildfires and how charges impact the world around us.Registration required at weblink
Join one of our experts on sea level rise to discuss San Francisco Public Library’s One City, One Book selection, Rising by Elizabeth Rush.Registration required at weblink
Join the Youth Going Green Team as they expand minds and “Come Clean with Compost: Understand the Why and Howâ€. The workshop will educate and inspire all who attend.Registration required at weblink
Engineer a marble run from simple materials you already have at home. We hope you’ll join us to see how fun engineering can be!Registration required at weblink
Join us for a sweet lesson in the art and science of making ice cream, lead by ice cream scientist Dr. Maya Warren.Registration required at weblink
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Social Justice Series: Addressing The Determinants Of Criminal Injustice - LivestreamWhy does America have the highest incarceration rate in the world and what does this mean for our health? Dr. Miller will discuss the implications of a fractured criminal justice system on the health and lives of the formerly incarcerated and the communities in which they live.
A brief presentation about the Berkely Formula Racing team and our school followed by a Q&A session focused on our school, our team, and our engineering.Registration required at weblink
Combining light and gravitational waves to solve the biggest mysteries in astrophysics.Registration required at weblink
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Hunting for infection, one molecule at a time - LivestreamOur COVID-19 response series continues, this time with a look at hardware solutions. Healthcare professionals need to be able to get diagnoses quickly, rather than sending samples offsite to be processed and waiting for the results. Professor Holger Schmidt’s lab is developing technology that could give doctors compact instruments that ...
Learn tools and techniques to use at home and save gallons of useful rainwater from carrying pollutants to the Bay.Registration required at weblink
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Clean Water - LivestreamMuch of the time we take it for granted that we have a safe water. This panel explores the creative ways in which these two organizations provide clean and safe water for those who do not have it.Jon Kaufman is the Director of H2OpenDoors, a project of Rotary International. Kaufman ...
Join our live session featuring 3 scientists recruited from around the country to give short 10-15 minute, accessible public talks about Health/Environmental Science. 5-10 minutes of Q&A with the public following each talk.Registration required at weblink
Join producers from KQED’s DEEP LOOK science series and spider experts for a special screening of spine-tingling spider episodes.Registration required at weblink
Anchored between Piers 15 and 17 at the Exploratorium, a buoy on loan from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration collects data on water temperature and salinity and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere and in San Francisco Bay. Tonight, join us as we take the buoy out of ...
Journey back in time 4.6 billion years to learn about the beginnings of the universe and why life on Earth looks like it does today - all in under an hour. Using meteorites and fossils from the Academy’s Geology collections, Curatorial Assistant Maricela Abarca will help you brush up on ...
Via radio/smartphone, Urban Astronomer Paul Salazar and KPOO-FM DJ Marilynn will broadcast/stream a guided tour of the Moon, planets, and constellations.Registration required at weblink
Register now for a special at-home screening of The Guardians, a documentary film by Ben Crosbie and Tessa Moran. The Guardians film explores the connection between the lives of monarch butterflies and the Indigenous people of Donaciano Ojeda, both depend on the same ancient fir forest for survival. Responsible with ...
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10th Annual College DayCollege Day is a community-driven, county-wide celebration that shows students from diverse backgrounds that going to college is possible. Now in its 10th year anniversary, under Silicon Valley Education Foundation's (SVEF) and Santa Clara County Office of Education leadership and our partners, we are excited to bring you workshops during ...
Join us for Storytime with a Scientist. Enjoy the book The Princess and the Petri Dish by Sue Fliess and then talk to a Chemical Engineer about her work.Registration required at weblink
The Techbridge Superheroes signal, which lights up whenever anyone needs help, has just stopped working. The wires in the circuit are broken and you need to fix it using materials that can be found around your home. Will you be able to fix it?Registration required at weblink
This activity teaches participants how yeast “eats†sugar, when making bread. Yeast uses sugar to make the dough rise by producing the gas, carbon dioxide, that makes holes in breadRegistration required at weblink
Join us to discover why tidal marshes are so important in meeting the challenges caused by climate change and sea level rise.Registration required at weblink
Learn basic circuitry and optical fibers with SFPL To Go Science Kit. To participate, visit your nearest SFPL to GO to pick up materials to build a fun fiber optic flashlight. For more information, call 415-554-9009.Registration required at weblink
Explore the inside of a live honey bee beehive with Planet Bee Foundation! You’ll be buzzing with excitement during this un-bee-lievable virtual field trip!Registration required at weblink
In this last day of Catch that Critter, it’s show and tell time for the students! We’ll take a look and compare our findings from around the Bay Area.Registration required at weblink
HP Innovating Beyond the Garage invites all attendees to fun-packed presentations, demonstration videos, and hands-on activities to learn how things work and the science fundamentals. Let’s celebrate science and technology together!Registration required at weblink
Explore Gladstone labs and learn how their state-of-the-art biomedical research is helping scientists to find new pathways to cures.Registration required at weblink
What do you know about the brain? Neuroscientists will quiz you with brain & biology trivia and you can ask questions and sign up for the free annual Bay Area Brain Bee. View brain cells on our 3-D microscope!Registration required at weblink
Learn about genetic disease and DNA editing technology. Engage with an expert panel on the ethics of treating a disease that affects marginalized communities.Registration required at weblink
View the journey of an artifact from excavation to final curation and tour the Presidio Trust archaeology lab. Q&A with an archaeologist!Registration required at weblink
Explore the world-class observatories nestled in northern Chile’s mountains and learn why Chile, with its beautiful mountain ranges and clear cloudless skies, creates an ideal environment for studying the cosmos.Registration required at weblink
This lesson introduces fundamental ideas of computer science, prepares students for problem solving and logical thinking, and shows that code can be written by anyone!Registration required at weblink
Swiss and American universities initiate projects that collaborate with citizens, communities, government associations, and corporations. With the common goal to find solutions for location-specific problems arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, they come together to share their learnings and insights on working with different communities. This event connects the Swiss hackathon ...
This activity will guide participants in a study of their own environment and lives as a chance to practice archaeology.Registration required at weblink
Este evento es dirigido a los padres, para que sepan cómo hablar con sus hijos acerca de la pandemia actual del COVID-19.Registration required at weblink
Ever wonder what DNA actually looks like? Follow along with a hands-on guided experiment to extract and examine your own DNA!Registration required at weblink
Join us for a fun, interactive workshop about how healthy lungs work! We will also explore how asthma affects the lungs and how inhalers help.Registration required at weblink
What do we know about the object at the center of our solar system? We’ll be tackling a variety of hot topics about our sun!Registration required at weblink
Get a glimpse of drug development in action: Take a virtual tour of Denali Therapeutics and meet our team, dedicated to defeating neurodegenerative disorders!Registration required at weblink
Get an introductions into the extremely powerful theories of quantum mechanics and Einstein’s general relativity, and explain why the search to unify the two can ultimately lead to a single theory that describes the entire Universe.Registration required at weblink
DESI High es un ‘juego de quÃmica’ de cosmologÃa moderna con datos directos del telescopio. ¡Aprende sobre la expansión del Universo, EnergÃa Oscura y mas!Registration required at weblink
DESI High is a “chemistry set†of 21st century Cosmology for high schoolers, with hot-off-the-telescope data. Come learn about dark energy, python and data science!Registration required at weblink
A visual comparison of brain anatomy between humans and rodents. Get a microscopic view into brain structure and disease, presented by scientists from Denali Therapeutics.Registration required at weblink
We’ll discuss what to plant in San Francisco to feed our local ecosystem, including shallow rooted plants that thrive in pots.Registration required at weblink
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Refuge Rails and Tales - LivestreamBehind the peaceful refuge and beautiful bay are many fascinating tales: the little rail vs. the big rail, the mouse with the mighty tail, the amazing mistake that led to the discovery of the bay, the marsh named after Chicago, how the bay was nearly destroyed (twice!), how three women ...
Join us for Storytime with a Scientist. Enjoy the book Arithmechicks Add Up - a Math Story by Ann Marie Stephens and then talk to a mathematician about his work.Registration required at weblink
Learn about how a special kind of drawing-based cognitive training rapidly drives brain plasticity, enhances learning and memory across a variety of domains, including STEM education, and even blindness rehabilitation.Registration required at weblink
Join our live session featuring 3 scientists recruited from around the country to give short 10-15 minute, accessible public talks about Astronomy. 5-10 minutes of Q&A with the public following each talk.Registration required at weblink
The Lost Family explores the rapidly evolving phenomenon of home DNA testing, its implications for how we think about family and ourselves and its ramifications for American culture broadly.Registration required at weblink
Screening of a short film from iBiology on the Meselson-Stahl experiment, followed by a discussion of strategies for using video and storytelling to teach the process of science.Registration required at weblink
Join UCSF physicians Emily Silverman and Ashley McMullen for a conversation about The Nocturnists, a SF-based independent medical storytelling community, and its latest audio docu series, “Stories from a Pandemic†and “Black Voices in Healthcareâ€.Registration required at weblink
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San Francisco City Star Party: CanceledCome join us for our monthly San Francisco City Star Party. SFAA members provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure.Be sure to check the SFAA website for the latest updates…bad weather or overcast skies will cancel!
The Drake Equation famously “quantifies our ignorance†regarding the number, N, of advanced civilizations in our galaxy. Even though planets are plentiful, and even though life may be a natural - even common - product of cosmic chemistry, we Earthlings may represent the solitary galactic civilization capable of interstellar communication. ...
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Virtual Telescope Viewing - LivestreamJoin our resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday evening live from Chabot’s Observation deck!Each week, our astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot‘s most powerful telescope. Weather permitting we will be able to view objects live through the telescopes and our astronomers will be ...
Register now for a special at-home screening of The Guardians, a documentary film by Ben Crosbie and Tessa Moran. The Guardians film explores the connection between the lives of monarch butterflies and the Indigenous people of Donaciano Ojeda, both depend on the same ancient fir forest for survival. Responsible with ...
