Science Saturdays - Water WildDive in for a refreshing look at rivers, creeks, and streams. We'll focus on freshwater wildlife, watershed science, and the Museum's role in studying the health of these important places.
Where: Cost: Free
Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour This 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitats and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. Come and ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
In Conversation: Heather Dewey-Hagborg and Annalee NewitzJoin artist and biohacker Heather Dewey-Hagborg and science fact and fiction writer Annalee Newitz for a lively conversation on the generative intersection of art and science. This event is free with registration.Drawing from their boundary-breaking practices, the two will discuss the increasingly blurring lines between the natural and the unnatural ...
Shifting Shorelines: A Lake Merritt Site ExplorationFor this site exploration on the shores of Lake Merritt we will be offering demonstrations, talks, nature journaling, plankton viewing, quick talks, and much more. Take a walk on the climate compass and learn the ways Lake Merritt's shoreline may be impacted by sea level rise. Join us in a dialog about ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide ...
Where: Moss BeachCost: Free
Monday, 08/29/22
Superconductivity in nickelate heterostructuresNickel and copper are nominally very similar in chemistry so the search for superconductivity in nickelates is a story almost as old as the quest to understand the high temperature superconductivity of the cuprates. A central feature of these efforts was to find a nickelate with a similar electronic structure ...
A major challenge in drug design is targeting the disease-driving mechanism without perturbing the normal function of healthy cells. In this talk, I will discuss how to address this challenge by exploiting unique chemical features inexorably linked to the diseased state. I will describe how a highly modular total chemical ...
Solid-state single-photon emitters (SPEs) with controlled photon-number, polarization, and spectral mode are critical building blocks in coherent optoelectronics, an emerging area with transformative potential in quantum information processing and energy transduction.[1,2] However, our understanding of SPE structure-function relationships remains limited, and only a few classes of SPEs fulfill the stringent ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Wonderfest: Humble Spud: The Potato's Wonderful History and Promising FuturePotatoes are often invisible on one's plate, but this is a food you can rely on to soothe your soul and your stomach. Due to the humble spud's capacity to keep people alive in so many diverse environments, several cultures lay claim to originating it. The potato actually first emerged ...
The first commercial 5G deployments were in March of 2019 - barely three years ago and the path to 6G is already a few years under way. It is without a doubt that 6G will be evolution and revolution beyond 5G, but some of the differences are already quite clear. ...
Why does a lie travel around the world while the truth is still lacing up its boots? In all areas, not just politics, science, and medicine, outrageous or fascinating false information outpaces truth, which is often more nuanced. False narratives pose a real danger to democracy, to our health, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General live, Free for students; $10 Online
After Dark: See for YourselfThe Exploratorium is your playground after dark! Wander the galleries, sip a cocktail, and let a DJ from Hip Hop for Change set the vibe. Don’t miss your last chance to see the Exploratorium’s Art of Tinkering exhibition before it closes on September 5! You’ll discover artworks, contraptions, and exhibits ...
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.Step inside the iconic Shake ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $18.25
Making Smalltalk: The Origins and Impact of the Groundbreaking Software EnvironmentBefore the Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Python, Java, and Objective-C, there was Smalltalk. 50 years ago this September, Smalltalk, which ultimately revolutionized personal computing, graphical user interfaces, and programming languages, was first created at Xerox PARC in Alan Kay’s Learning Research Group as a way to help children learn by using ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
NightSchool: Introduced & On The Loose - LivestreamAs humans move across the globe, we sometimes bring along other species, intentionally or not, that lay down roots (sometimes literally) in new locations. Join us as we learn how these introduced species impact their newfound homes.
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 09/02/22
Better Imaging of 3D NanocrystalsElectron diffraction of 3D nanocrystalline molecular assemblies is an increasingly popular alternative to conventional crystallographic approaches. My group is focused on the investigation of tools and methods that facilitate the rapid and accurate determination of atomic molecular structures from 3D nanocrystals. Our recent work involves the use of ...
From potential contamination of individuals with radioactive fission products after a nuclear accident to the therapeutic use of radioisotopes for cancer diagnostics and treatment, the coordination and biological chemistry of actinides have become increasingly relevant to a number of applied problems. Understanding the fundamental bonding interactions of selective metal assemblies ...
Join our fun and informative family event, where you can learn about local wildlife, meet live animals and learn about how they’ve adapted to our changing local environment. Meet experts who specialize in animal rescue, and help to re-build local animal habitats.FeaturingMary Roach’s latest book “Fuzz†explores the curious science ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $10 kids/seniors, $5 members
