Earthquakes occur by overcoming fault friction, and therefore quantifying the resistance of faults is central to earthquake physics. Both static and dynamic friction values are required, and the latter is especially difficult to determine on natural faults. Perhaps the only way to solve the problem is to drill into a ...
This seminar will summarize insights from the 36th Energy Modeling Forum study (EMF36) on the magnitude and distribution of economic adjustment costs of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Under the Paris Agreement, countries have committed to emission reduction targets - so-called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) - in order to combat ...
Where: Cost: Free
Mechanisms of lipid quality control and ferroptosisJames Olzmann is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Molecular & Cell Biology and Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology at the University of California, Berkeley and an Investigator at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub in San Francisco. Dr. Olzmann earned his B.S. in Biology at the University of Michigan and his ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Two talks: Discovering Secrets of Galaxies - LivestreamThe First Stars & GalaxiesAishwarya Balivada from Purdue University will briefly review the timeline of our earlier Universe, up until the Epoch of Reionization. Then describe the period, the instruments (telescopes) used to detect what is going on in the period, and the large scale structures she's been studying. Her ...
While volunteering at AbilityPath, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services to people with disabilities, I realized a major problem some people faced was not access to technology but being able to use it. Specifically, the high levels of fine motor control needed to use the interface (such as mice, ...
Results from conventional direct-current (galvanostatic) operation during charge and discharge provide important key performance indicators such cycle life, capacity retention and rate performance. Systematic and smart adaptation of this technique can reveal precious additional information and can uncover underlying operation mechanisms and possible failure sources. In parallel, chemical-analytical methods cannot ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
May Butterfly Walk - First Session - FULLJoin Sally Levinson, 'caterpillar lady', and Sarab Seth, 'butterfly guy,' for a guided, family friendly, one hour walk through the Botanical Garden in search of butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them. This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved and unpaved trail.Register at weblink
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
May Butterfly Walk - Second Session - FULLJoin Sally Levinson, 'caterpillar lady', and Sarab Seth, 'butterfly guy,' for a guided, family friendly, one hour walk through the Botanical Garden in search of butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them. This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved and unpaved trail.Register at weblink
Measurements of the afterglow of the Big Bang, the cosmic microwave background, have allowed physicists to piece together much of our modern understanding of the origin, composition, and evolution of the Universe. Future measurements hope to answer tantalizing questions ranging from the transient nature of the radio sky to the ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Race to Free Washington’s Last Orca in Captivity - LivestreamJoin the American Cetacean Society, San Francisco Bay Chapter for an inspiring presentation by Howard Garrett, founder of Orca Network. Mr. Garrett will speak about his organization’s efforts to return Southern resident killer whale, Tokitae, to her native habitat. Tokitae (“Tokiâ€) was captured from the L pod in 1970 at ...
Kelp! opening reception836M Gallery presents "Kelp!," an exhibition centered on California's endangered kelp forests co-curated by Josie Iselin and featuring the work of Bay Area visual artists Tiffany Bozic, Ann Holsberry, Ellen Litwiller, Lina Prairie, Laurie Sawyer, as well as Iselin. The opening reception is free with RSVP at 836m.org/kelp."Bull kelp is ...
Modern astronomy is revealing the story of our cosmic origins -- where the Galaxy came from, how the Sun and Earth were formed, and how the elements in our bodies were forged in stars and later gathered to form “usâ€. We are now poised to use that knowledge to predict ...
Where: Cost: Free
Deep Sea Mining, Coming Soon to an Ocean Near You? - RESCHEDULEDGlobal demand for technologies like cellphones and laptops is increasing every year, and the transition to green energy is creating a need for more and new batteries. These both result in huge projected increases in metal demand which are now driving mining companies into the deep ocean in search of ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Nerd Nite SF #125: Explosions, Godzilla, and a 500 Mile Walk! The Explosive History of Exploding WiresFor about 175 years prior to the Trinity test in 1945, exploding wires had been noted but neither understood nor much studied. The success of implosion fission - reliant on exploding wire detonators - kicked off intense research on ex-wires in the US and abroad, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 advance, $17 at door
Thursday, 05/26/22
Bird Migration: Opportunity Wants A Map - LivestreamAvian migration is one of the most beautiful events on earth. From the clamorous departure of Geese flying north overhead to the cautious arrival of Songbirds in spring, these ancient feats of orientation, navigation, and critical fuel management are all around us. Join us for a webinar with Matthew Dodder, ...
What allows a freeloading outsider to don a disguise and infiltrate a tight-knit society? Extreme evolution. By means of rapid and dramatic behavioral, anatomical, and chemical adaptations, a group of insects named rove beetles can assimilate into ant colonies - normally fiercely xenophobic - and exploit their social hosts undetected. ...
Where: Cost: Free
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
NightLifeCalling 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.On May 26th catch a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $18 - $16 depending on entrance time
Speaker: Paul M. Young, Director of the USGS National Civil Applications Center The USGS has a long history of using images from military and Intelligence community satellites to support our science.Learn how public safety, disaster response, and environmental monitoring missions are supported. This cooperation benefits all Americans and is an example of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Birds of Peninsula Open Space Trust Protected Lands - LivestreamWhether you’re new or familiar to birding and POST, this photo filled presentation will provide a snapshot of several bird species you may find on POST protected lands.Diane and Peter Hart are adult-onset birders who slouched into birding and bird photography while winding down their professional careers. Diane as an ...
Calling Bullshit: The Art Of Skepticism In A Data-Driven World - LivestreamToday’s world is more thoroughly quantified than ever before. We are awash in numbers, statistics, figures, algorithms, and data graphics. Quantitative information is power: it is used to convey objectivity, to strengthen arguments, and to inform decisions - and all too often it is used to impress, overwhelm, and persuade without ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 05/28/22
NASA’s Artemis TakeoverIn Artemis I, the most powerful rocket in the world takes flight, leading the way for humanity’s return to the Moon. To mark this summer’s historic launch, NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley is taking over Chabot Space & Science Center with a day of hands-on learning. Get ready ...
Prepare for time-travel during this prehistoric Science Saturday, when we'll set our sights on the age of the dinosaurs. This event will feature fossils, footprints, and more as we learn what made the dinosaurs so successful, and also what led to their extinction.
Where: Cost: Free
Urban Hikes: City College to San Francisco StateLearn about the struggle for union rights and a Free City College, visit the Urbano Sundial, and end at the historic SF State University campus, where the 1968-69 student/faculty strikes led to the establishment of the first College of Ethnic Studies in the U.S.RSVP required: shaping@foundsf.org to obtain specific location ...
Where: Cost: Free
Sunday, 05/29/22
NASA’s Artemis TakeoverIn Artemis I, the most powerful rocket in the world takes flight, leading the way for humanity’s return to the Moon. To mark this summer’s historic launch, NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley is taking over Chabot Space & Science Center with a day of hands-on learning. Get ready ...
It’s there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it’s time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we’ll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
