The presentation describes how the biology and physiology of this mammal superbly adapts it to its way of life. It explains their ecological and habitat requirements and how this fits in with the changing face of the British countryside. Finally, it explores the extensive superstition and mythology which has surrounded ...
Where: Cost: Free
The physics of timekeeping: from Stonehenge to atomic clocks - LivestreamThe need to tell the time connects you to over five thousand years of human history. From the first solstice markers at Newgrange to quartz crystal oscillating in your watch today.Join Chad Orzel as he discusses time from orbital motion and axial tilt to the quantum mechanics and relativity theory ...
We are in the midst of a revolution in computing and data. In the past 50 years we have moved from electrical analog models to massively parallel computer systems. The fastest computers in the world when landmark papers such as Freeze and Harlan were written are much slower than the ...
Earth-based radar observations in 2006 - 2020 enabled the first measurement of the spin precession rate and moment of inertia of Venus. The observations also showed that the spin period of the solid planet changes by tens of minutes. The length-of-day variations are due to variations in atmospheric angular momentum ...
Cloud computing while mostly a research topic only a few years, now is part of every company’s strategy. Cloud computing touches a wide range of scientific and technical topics like Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Cyber Security. In this talk, I will give an overview of the Cloud ...
Where: Cost: Free
Herding Cats: Organizing Skepticism Online - LivestreamHerding Cats: In conversation with Susan Gerbic - A romp through the last 24 months - Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia, the grief vampire investigations: Operation Lemon Meringue and Operation Onion Ring. Gerbic’s mission is to keep the community active and growing with SkeptiCamps, interviews, and a social trivia group that ...
Earth’s magnetic field does more than just help us to navigate. It is also used by animals for orientation and migration, and it protects life on Earth from charged particles that stream in from the sun and from deep space. This field is believed to be powered by a gigantic ...
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Space Fest 2022 - 'Operation Moonglow' - LivestreamOn July 20th, 1969, over half the world’s population witnessed Neil Armstrong’s first step on the Moon. While often remembered as a scientific and technological feat, the ambitions of the Apollo program aimed far beyond the Moon. Through spaceflight, America sought to win hearts and minds, foster alliances, and shape ...
Ring in the Year of the Tiger with a NightLife Lunar New Year celebration to remember! Live drumming and breathtaking martial arts will get your blood pumping as the evening kicks off with a stunning traditional lion dance performance by Chinatown’s own Jing Mo Athletic Association. Join Kristina Cho, author ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $17.75 - $15.25
After Dark: See for YourselfSpark your curiosity at After Dark! As the sun sets, we’ll hit the rainbow lights, turn the music up, and open our doors, inviting you to take your imagination out to play. Fuel up with a cocktail and prepare to roam free through six spacious outdoor and indoor spaces. Be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Beneath the soil is a vast underground network of mycorrhizal fungi that’s unseen by humans, but crucial to thriving forests. From nutrient exchanges and complex warning systems, learn more about the fascinating relationship between trees and the fungi that support them.See weblink for links to YouTube and Facebook to attend.
