Coral Innate Immunity - LivestreamDr. Traylor-Knowles is an Assistant Professor in Marine Biology and Ecology at University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University, her PhD. in Biology from Boston University, and did a NSF Ocean Sciences ...
Large Scale Structure Beyond the 2-Point Function - LivestreamAccording to the standard paradigm, inflation seeded the primordial Universe with density perturbations that are adiabatic and Gaussian distributed. In this limit, all the information is contained within the two-point correlation function, or equivalently, the power spectrum. Today, the distribution of matter is far from Gaussian, with structures forming across ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Chemogenetic and optogenetic technologies for probing molecular and cellular networksI will describe recent work on scalable, single-cell molecular recorders of past cellular events; proximity labeling for the study of protein trafficking and RNA binding proteins; and other molecular technologies under development.Speaker: Alice Ting, Stanford University
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Cosmic alchemy in the era of gravitational wave astronomy - LivestreamThe source of about half of the heaviest elements in the Universe has been a mystery for a long time. Although the general picture of element formation is well understood, many questions about the astrophysical details remain to be answered. Here I focus on recent advances in our understanding of ...
Cork oak (Quercus suber) is an endemic tree species to the western Mediterranean Basin where it naturally occurs in Southern Europe (Portugal, Spain, France and Sardinia in Italy) and Northern Africa (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia). It is mostly known by its bark - the cork - which is harvested each ...
“Plant blindness†is the term used to describe the phenomena where plants often go unnoticed or underappreciated by humans. Plant blindness is observed in many contexts including in the study of palaeontology where plants are often overlooked simply as food for animals rather than as the fundamental underpinnings of all ...
Where: Cost: Free
Mathematics: The Key to a Hidden World - LivestreamDo we really need to learn about mathematics in our modern world? We all carry calculators around in our pockets and so much of what we're taught in school mathematics can seem irrelevant to our lives. However, the reason we learn mathematics is not just to solve problems. It's to ...
Where: Cost: Free
Collective Dynamics of Coexisting Spin Textures: The Antiferromagnetic Switching of FexNbS2 - LivestreamThe theory behind the electrical switching of antiferromagnets is premised on the existenceof a well defined broken symmetry state that can be rotated to encode information. A spin glass is in many ways the antithesis of this state, characterized by an ergodic landscape of nearly degenerate magnetic configurations, choosing to ...
Where: Cost: Free
Finding a path towards a molecular theory of nonequilibrium systemsIn this talk, I will discuss some recent efforts to develop a set of theoretical and simulation tools to study molecular systems driven away from equilibrium. This work leverages recent advancements in the study of large deviations and control theory, as well as the burgeoning area of stochastic thermodynamics. Generalizations ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Two Talks: Popping the Science Bubble - LivestreamMoss Animals? The Secret Lives of Overlooked Sea CreaturesIf you’ve ever been to a kelp-encrusted beach or a rocky tidepool, you have probably seen a bryozoan, but few even realize these odd little creatures are living beings. Although easily overlooked, these “moss animals†have survived 450 million tumultuous years through ...
Where: Cost: Free
Mary Roach's Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law - LivestreamMary Roach wants to let us in on a secret: The greatest number of repeat criminal offenders are outside, all around us, and you’ve probably even seen some today - animals. It has only been three centuries since animals had to stand trial for their misconduct, in a court of ...
Where: Cost: $5 General, Free for members
Advanced Mushroom Identification - LivestreamAlan Rockefeller is scheduled to be our guest speaker this month. He is a mycologist living in Oakland, California. In 2001 he began studying mushrooms, and is self taught. Each year since 2007 he has traveled to Mexico to collect mushrooms - he has now photographed more than 1,000 species ...
Where: Cost: Free
Conversations About Landscape: Hidden Nature SF - LivestreamWhere San Francisco’s iconic skyscrapers, streets, and parks stand today, there once was a wild landscape full of surprises - from vast hills of drifting sand to lush valleys and wetlands of many kinds. This land, home to the Ramaytush Ohlone, has been radically transformed. Nevertheless, its history remains an ...
The number of everyday smart devices is projected to grow to billions in the coming decade, which enables various smart building applications. These applications, especially in-home long-term occupant monitoring, rely on emerging device-free human sensing techniques. From the system perspective, we introduce an alternative non-intrusive sensing modality through ambient structural ...
Where: Cost: Free
A New Era of Experiential Medicine: From Video Games to PsychedelicsA fundamental challenge of our health-care system is the enhancement of cognition for millions of people who suffer from psychiatric and neurological conditions. Despite 70 years of global effort in attempting to identify molecules deliverable as pills to accomplish this goal, we have largely failed to deliver truly effective, accessible ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Online, Free for members
3D imaging of living cells in real time - LivestreamDiscovery in biology and medicine is strongly driven by new possibilities to visualize the processes of life. To see new things, the Saralab invents and custom builds new types of optical elements and imaging systems. Specific problems in Biology demand that we push technology to the limit in terms of ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Amazing Wildlife of Cape CodWhat makes Cape Cod so unique? Miles of beautiful sand-swept coastline and an abundance of wildlife inspires visitors to flock from all over the world annually. At this special Birdy Hour, learn about the Cape's Great White Shark population, where White Sharks come closer to the shore than anywhere else ...
Where: Cost: $10 Minimum Donation
SETI Talks: Is a Sixth Mass Extinction the future of living species on Earth? - LivestreamHuman society and the global ecosystem are at a critical point in time, facing climate and biodiversity crises. According to a recent analysis, the sixth mass extinction of wildlife on Earth is accelerating. More than 500 species of land animals are on the brink of extinction and are likely to ...
The Past, Present, and Future Stewards of Coyote Valley - LivestreamAs we face the uncertain future of climate change, Coyote Valley’s natural infrastructure creates resilience. Learn about the past, present, and future of land stewardship in Coyote Valley, including how the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s historic ethic of stewardship in this region continues into the present day and future. This webinar ...
Scratch Space - Virtual Conversations on the Role of the Radical Imaginary - LivestreamJoin independent artistic research studio Interspecifics as they discuss their latest work, Codex Virtualis, an evolving collection of virtual hybrid bacterial-AI organisms designed to provide insights into how life might originate in extraterrestrial habitats. We’ll explore what makes the living different from the non-living, how can life can emerge from an ...
Where: Cost: Free
Visualizing a Better Future: Celebrating Andries van Dam - LivestreamDo you watch animated movies or play video games? Do you click on a digital link or image to see more? Do you puzzle over the ethical use of computer technology?If so, you can thank - in part - computer scientist and professor Andy van Dam.Van Dam has devoted his ...
Where: Cost: Free
Evening Tours of Lick Observatory - SOLD OUTThe event will last approximately 4 to 6 hours. Visitors should be prepared to walk about one mile during the evening, including taking stairs. Events are held rain or shine.The tour will start at the main building’s Visitor Center. Participants can learn about the unique history of the world’s first ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $75
TEDx Mountain View - The Heart of TechnologyInnovation, diversity, transformation: positive ideas to shape a positive world.An online TEDx event put on by volunteers to spread good ideas and model the innovation and diversity that make Silicon Valley thrive. From inside high tech companies and organizations, our speakers will share ideas that they have and projects they're ...
Get to know one of California’s most charming marine mammals - sea otters. These top predators boast hearty appetites, and they’re essential to maintaining the balance of nearshore ecosystems. This evening’s event, presented in partnership with Sea Otter Awareness Week, features talks by Ohlone Cafe co-founders Vincent Medina and Louis ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Hardcore National History: Beyond the Lens: Photography & Conservation - PostponedPhotography can raise awareness of conservation issues through evocative images that create an emotional connection for the viewer. Join us for this month's Hardcore Natural History as we chat with accomplished freelance wildlife photographer and polar expedition guide Jaqueline Deely to discuss more on this topic. A certified California Naturalist, ...
Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 40,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude the albino alligator), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic Shake ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $18.50 - $15.75
Micromitigation: Fighting Air Pollution with Activated Carbon - LivestreamWe would like to invite new members to join Counter Culture Labs' Micromitigation Meetup alternate Thursdays. We will be discussing ways to deploy existing adsorption technology using commodity granulated activated carbon for the mitigation of air pollution. We welcome those interested in both the environmental justice and technical engineering aspects of ...
 More rapid and accessible data delivery that will support the prediction of water hazards and water availability in near-real timeDecision support tools that will aid in managing water supplies, flooding, drought, inundation, debris flow, water quality degradation, or other water-related hazards during extreme events and under future scenarios of changing ...
Join us for a conversation with cosmologist Stephon Alexander, who argues that great physics requires one to think outside the mainstream - to improvise and to rely on intuition. His approach has led him to three principles that shape all theories of the universe: the principle of invariance, the quantum ...
Where: Streaming on YouTube Live at https://www.youtube.com/user/FarallonesAssoc/liveOur annual celebration of sharks will be virtual again this year!Join us for an online celebration of sharks to raise awareness of the importance elasmobranchs in our marine ecosystem, coinciding with the arrival of white sharks to the San Francisco area to feed on our ...
Where: Cost: Free
College of San Mateo's Family Science & Astronomy Festival + MakerspaceFall is in the air, which means College of San Mateo's Virtual Family Science Day is just around the corner!Our annual festival brings the wonders of science to our community. This year it will be held virtually through Zoom, featuring both live sessions and on-demand recordings! Join us for a day ...
Where: Cost: Free
Evening Tours of Lick Observatory - SOLD OUTThe event will last approximately 4 to 6 hours. Visitors should be prepared to walk about one mile during the evening, including taking stairs. Events are held rain or shine.The tour will start at the main building’s Visitor Center. Participants can learn about the unique history of the world’s first ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $75
Coyote Point Movie NightsGather friends and family, pack a picnic and join CuriOdyssey for a fun-filled summer evening during Coyote Point Movie Nights in July, August, September and October at Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. Watch your favorite movies, experiment with fun CuriOdyssey science experiments, play creatively with San Mateo County Libraries, ...
Join 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 ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 09/26/21
DÃa de la IngenierÃa/Latinx Engineering Day 2021Join us for a family-friendly collaboration between the Exploratorium and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).Our 22nd annual Latinx Engineering Day/DÃa de la IngenierÃa combines a panel discussion, presentations on the science and engineering heritage of Latinx people, and playful hands-on activities. This annual program is conducted bilingually in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Evening Tours of Lick Observatory - SOLD OUTThe event will last approximately 4 to 6 hours. Visitors should be prepared to walk about one mile during the evening, including taking stairs. Events are held rain or shine.The tour will start at the main building’s Visitor Center. Participants can learn about the unique history of the world’s first ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $75
Sunset Science - SOLD OUTEnjoy a warm summer evening of activities and stargazing on Chabot’s stunning Observation Deck! Learn about stellar concepts and preview our new offerings with special demonstrations, hands-on challenges and more. When the Sun goes down, the stars come out for exploring the cosmos through historic telescopes.
Where: OaklandCost: $15 Adults, $5 Youth, Members Free
