Though the COVID-19 pandemic isn't over, it is heading into a new phase, particularly in Western countries such as the United States and throughout Europe. Increasingly, citizens want a return to normal, with fewer restrictions, and are showing willingness to find ways to live with and manage the virus. As ...
 Between 1967 and 1976, experiments at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (and elsewhere) demonstrated the existence of fundamental particles known as quarks inside protons, neutrons, and other hadrons. I describe the key SLAC experiments and the related theoretical advances that led to the quark-parton model becoming the accepted picture of ...
Decarbonization is one of the biggest challenges faced by aviation, and the pathway to net-zero emissions will take innovation, collaboration, and legislation. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has a key role to play but requires bold action from airlines, fuel providers, and policymakers in order to reach the necessary scale. One ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 05/17/22
From There to Here: My Asian American Journey Join us for a special midday broadcast to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Weike Wang, a Chinese American and award-winning author of the novels “Chemistry†and “Joan is Okay,†as well as Dianne Xiao, an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, will share their experiences and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Beyond Flatland: A Star of Many DimensionsThe more we learn about the Sun, the more we can appreciate its essential complexity. Telescopes have taught us it is not an unblemished sphere. Multi-wavelength observations reveal its structured atmosphere, and ever-higher temporal and spatial resolutions expose its spectacular dynamics. Helioseismology penetrates its depths, and STEREO and Solar Orbiter ...
Future of Work: Design Your 100 Year LifeBeing born in a developed country today means a life expectancy of roughly 100 years. How does this outlook change how we plan and live our lives? What are the implications for us today? And is there even a way to "design" our lives?Today, most people in developed countries such ...
Speciation in Birds: a Time TravelIn the evergreen forest of the Pacific Northwest, two species of wood warbler that hybridize are on the brink of forming a new species. A more northern species, the Townsend’s Warbler and a more southern species, the Hermit Warbler, overlap in range and hybridize. This provides a ...
 Wonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:Stanford neuroeconomist Tara Srirangarajan on Neural Engagement With Nature Imagery - The power of Internet media to capture attention, inspire ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 05/18/22
Disrupted Energy Markets: Fossil Revival or Renewable Opportunity? - LivestreamAs Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other economic pressures disrupt global energy markets, even insiders are scrambling to make sense of this moment. Is this when fossil fuels strike back or when renewables surge to gain market share? Or can both be true in different ways and time frames?The Biden ...
Where: Cost: Free
How to Make a Star We come from the stars. What if we could touch them? In this talk on building stars, telescopes, and communities, Dr. Nia Imara will present efforts to create the first 3D-printed stellar nurseries, with the aim of shedding light on the complex structure of star-forming environments; efforts to develop a ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
The TESS Mission: A Search for E.T. - LivestreamAs one of the most advanced photometric survey instruments, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has observed tens of millions of stars since 2018. Many of these stars display variable light output caused by various natural sources, including transits by surrounding exoplanets. With thousands of planet systems now known thanks ...
In the past two and a half decades, more than 4000 planets have been discovered orbiting other stars beyond our own Solar System. This has sparked a revolution in astronomy as we realize our Solar System is not alone. However, we still don’t know if our Solar System is rare ...
3D Navigation Method for the Visually ImpairedThe visually impaired must currently rely on navigational aids to replace their sense of sight, like a white cane or GPS(Global Positioning System)-based navigation, both of which fail to work well indoors. The white cane cannot be used to determine a user’s position within ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 05/19/22
What’s Next for Earth + Think Resilience - LivestreamWe live in a time of tremendous political, environmental, and economic upheaval. How can artists better understand and examine these interconnected crises, from pandemics and pollution to biodiversity loss and global warming? This conversation between Michele Guieu and Post Carbon Institute senior fellow, Richard Heinberg, will shed light on both the complex crises ...
Space: the final frontier? Discover the many wonders - and the myriad dangers - of our universe in an out-of-this-world show from astrophysicist and on-air host Paul M. Sutter. Choose your own adventure, just beware of black holes along the way! And while the universe is vast, capacity for this ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Dig into the mysterious side of the plant kingdom and uncover the secrets behind the world’s strangest flora.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $17.75 - $15.75 depending on entrance time
Science of Cocktails @ After Dark - SOLD OUTAt Science of Cocktails @ After Dark, you’ll enjoy:Experiments by the glass in the VIP loungeAll-included open bars serving beer and wine, specialty cocktails, and slices by Square Pie Guys*A special pop-up AMA with scientist, educator, and author Paul SutterFull access to After Dark - play with hundreds of interactive ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $75 General, $65 Members
The widespread belief that most birds have little sense of smell is a myth. Birds can produce complex scent signals that communicate with other birds. Scents play an essential role in birds’ lives, including mate choice. Birds also use smell in foraging and navigation.Danielle’s research has uncovered how birds produce ...
Against all odds, mangrove forests seemingly do it all. Learn how these amazing coastal ecosystems transform hot, muddy, salty swamps into thriving nurseries for marine life and above-ground habitat for other wildlife - and do more of their fair share of carbon storage.Featuring:Dr. Cinda Scott, Center Director at The School ...
Count your halosOne of the strongest predictions of the standard cold dark matter paradigm is the hierarchy of structure down to Earth-mass scales. However, individual self-bound clumps of dark matter--"halos"--are difficult to detect directly. Instead, we use galaxies as lampposts for halos. By counting galaxies, we can measure the underlying population of ...
In Town Star ParyWe plan to have a short introduction to night sky of the day followed by an observing session where SJAA volunteers will share views from their personal telescopes. Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes. If you like to be a volunteer with or without a telescope please email at ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 05/21/22
Direct Imaging of Exoplanets - LivestreamThe exoplanets field has been revolutionizing astronomy over the past 20+ years and shows no signs of stopping. The next big wave of exoplanet science may come from direct imaging of exoplanets. Several non-habitable exoplanets have already been imaged from the ground and NASA’s next two flagship missions (Roman Space ...
Where: Cost: Free
Family Nature Walks - Baylands Nature PreserveEnvironmental Volunteers’ Family Nature Walks program is designed to help students and their families get to know our local open space areas. Small family groups will be guided by a knowledgeable environmental educator during an exploration of a local open space. These small groups will be introduced to fun nature-based ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
World Fish Migration Day Festival Organizations from around the world are organizing celebrations for World Fish Migration Day. Join us at the Seymour Center for a family-friendly festival. Engage with UC Santa Cruz researchers sharing their salmon-y science and community organizations highlighting how they protect and maintain the local fishery.See weblink for activity and presentation schedule
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Investigating Space: Back to the Moon NASA’s Artemis mission hopes to return humans to the Moon by 2025. How are they going to get there? Get a sneak peek at the Orion spacecraft, designed to take humans farther than we have ever gone before! In this latest installment of Investigating Space, learn more about the fascinating engineering ...
Discover the wonderful creatures of the Garden -- birds, butterflies, newts, frogs, lizards, foxes, snakes and more! Program includes a copy of the “Illustrated Guide to the Common Animals of the East Bay Hills†to take home! (one per family) All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $25 General, $15 General Child, $23/$13 Members
