King Tides walk on Berkeley waterfrontIn the New Year, enjoy nature and consider the long term during one of winter's highest daytime tides. F5C President Susan Schwartz leads a smallish group (15 tops) along the Berkeley waterfront, starting at 10:30 AM Sun., Jan. 22, at Sea Breeze Deli (warm drinks available). We'll talk about the ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
A Royal Walk with the King Tide Along the EmbarcaderoJoin Exploratorium and Port of San Francisco staff for a short stroll along the San Francisco waterfront to observe, photograph, and discuss the King Tides. “King Tide†is a popular, non-scientific term people use to describe exceptionally high tides.We’ll gather between Pier 3 and Pier 5 on the Bay side ...
Physics has always sought to deepen our understanding of reality, particularly our concept of matter. Today, city-size machines crash together particles - at nearly the speed of light - that are a trillion times smaller than a grain of sand. The resulting insights have both theoretical and practical value: a ...
Out-of-equilibrium systems preserve memories of their formation and training history in a variety of ways allowing for an innovative classification of material and dynamics. I will discuss one case where a cyclically sheared suspension of particles or a charge-density-wave solid (or even a walk in the park!) remembers multiple values ...
Where: Cost: Free
First results from the LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter searchUnveiling the true nature of dark matter is one of the most significant challenges in modern particle physics and astrophysics. Determination of the dark matter particle mass and interactions will shed light on a wealth of physics beyond the Standard Model, and will have a fundamental impact on our understanding ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Tuesday, 01/24/23
How Ignition and Target Gain > 1 Was Achieved In Inertial FusionFor many decades the running joke in fusion research has been that `fusion’ is twenty years away and always will be. Yet, this year we find ourselves in a position where we can talk about the milestones of burning plasmas, fusion ignition, and target energy gain greater than unity in ...
A century ago, John Dewey observed that '[s]team and electricity have done more to alter the conditions under which [people] associate together than all the agencies which affected human relationships before our time'. In the last few decades, computing technologies have had a similar effect. Political philosophy's central task is ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Hearing the Stars: New Insights into Stellar Interiors - RescheduledSpace-based observations have provided a remarkable new tool for studying stars within our galaxy, the Milky Way. Simply by measuring how bright a star is over many years, we can now directly measure its mass and radius, as well as the properties of its deep interior, such as the rate of ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Astronomy Picture Of The Day: Postcards from the Universe 2022 - LivestreamJoin the Night Sky Network and Robert Nemiroff for a tour of the highlights from the Astronomy Picture of the Day archive for 2022.Along with Jerry Bonnell, Robert Nemiroff has written, coordinated, and edited NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) since 1995. The APOD archive contains the largest collection ...
Gaelin Rosenwaks is a marine scientist, explorer, photographer, filmmaker, and author of the newly published "Sperm Whales: The Gentle Goliaths of the Oceansâ€. Please join us as Rosenwaks takes us on a journey exploring ocean ecosystems around the globe, culminating with and highlighting her latest project on Sperm Whales. She ...
Safety concerning human performance in complex multitask environments relies heavily upon the fundamental psychological principles of limited-capacity attention and top-down mechanisms of attention allocation. To develop a suitable model for distraction and safety with automobiles, Spencer Castro’s team at UC Merced implements converging measures from established physiological, behavioral and subjective ...
Recent advances in sequencing DNA have opened up new opportunities to use genetic data to improve our understanding of human history and evolution. For example, genetic data can be used to reconstruct migration patterns, understand how genomes change across different species or lineages, and understand how our evolutionary history impacts ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Altering the course of wildland fire through anyalytics and shared stewardship - LivestreamDue to a variety of factors including a century of fire suppression, climate change and past management practices, we are experiencing larger and more severe wildland fire. These fires are impacting communities, critical infrastructure, habitat and more. To alter that trajectory, we are needing to think and act at larger ...
Estimating impacts due to earthquakes - whether rapidly for emerging disasters or planning for future scenarios - entails the direct interface of seismological and civil engineering expertise and tools. Both endeavors require considering uncertain models and data since the main components of loss estimation - namely shaking, exposure, and vulnerabilities ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Data Behind Deep Fakes - LivestreamA Deepfake is a photo, video or audio file that has been digitally altered or created to misrepresent reality [1]. In this talk I will describe the consequence of Deepfake technology, new challenges and propose a way to describe training datasets.Last summer, I joined Reality Defender [2], working closely with ...
Where: Cost: Free
U.S. CHIPS & Science Act: What It Means for the Future of, Well, EverythingMajor tectonic shifts, decades in the making, are taking place across the globe right now. Russia's illegal war against Ukraine drags on, inflation has not yet been tamed, recession is looming, supply chains are being uprooted, China is shifting inward with an uncertain economic trajectory, and Taiwan is a growing ...
Algorithmic intermediaries govern the digital public sphere through their architectures, amplification algorithms, and moderation practices. In doing so, they shape public communication and distribute attention in ways that were previously infeasible with such subtlety, speed, and scale. From misinformation and affective polarisation to hate speech and radicalisation, the many pathologies ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Farm to Table: Busting the Myths of our Food Systems - LivestreamWant to grow your knowledge of the agricultural industry? Join Dr. Sarah Taber to learn how our food systems came to beDr. Sarah Taber, Crop Scientist, will teach you about the history of our food systems, environmental land protection, debunking farm mythsand much more.Register here for this event! Â
Where: Cost: Free
The Universe of Galaxies, James Webb Space Telescope, and STEAM Research Opportunities for Young PeopleMy Science on Tap presentation will touch upon highlights from my group's research on galaxies. We tend to focus on nearby spiral galaxies like the Andromeda and Triangulum galaxies and the smaller galaxies that orbit around these two large galaxies. I will also present results from our ongoing research on ...
The Tanner Lectures were established by the late American scholar, industrialist and philanthropist Obert Clark Tanner. The purpose of the lectures is to advance and reflect upon scholarly and scientific learning relating to human values. This intention embraces the entire range of values pertinent to the human condition, interest, behavior and ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Citizen Science and Macroseismic Intensity in Earthquake Research, Engineering, & Risk AssessmentMacroseismic intensity observations and analyses connect our collective seismological past with the present - and the present to the future - by facilitating hazard estimates and communicating the effects of shaking to a wide variety of audiences across the ages. Traditional macroseismic surveys are now supplemented by citizen-science-based intensity observations, ...
So you’re looking for a different kind of Lunar New Year party. You know, the kind where you can play mahjong, get a tattoo, and wander through a bustling night market. You in? Join the celebration and welcome the year of the rabbit and cat the NightLife way.Featured programming:Did someone ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20.25
After Dark: Ice StoriesDelve deep into Jen Lewin’s luminous installation The Last Ocean before it leaves the Exploratorium floor! Traverse the artwork’s 1,200-square-foot landscape of interactive platforms =- inspired by an Antarctic ice shelf - then learn about how ice sheets are studied, reflect on the impacts of climate change, and get up ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Learn about:How NVEWS implementation will improve our capability to detect eruption precursors at the earliest stagesThe top priority volcanoes for implementationHow the implementation of NVEWS builds upon volcano monitoring investments already madeSpeaker: Charles Mandeville, USGS Volcano Hazards Program CoordinatorSee weblink to attend.
Where: Cost: Free
Astronaut Steve Smith: Lessons from Life at Mach 25Hear Astronaut Steve Smith share amazing stories from his four trips to space and inspire us all to achieve our biggest goals.Steve Smith is one of America’s most experienced astronauts, a veteran Diplomat, a former Silicon Valley product manager, and a successful elite athlete.He flew in space four times, performed ...
Join us as we investigate the world of long-distance animal travels. Whales, birds, insects, and more will be the focus of our deeper look at these natural phenomena. Learn about the many amazing migrators that visit Monterey County every year and celebrate another birthday for Sandy the Whale!Â
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
TEDx Berkeley 2023: Channel XThe TV is on. It is January 28, 1986 and you are watching the Challenger explode on live television. Click. It is September 11, 2001, and you are in Ohio, watching New York crumble. It is the final two minutes of Super Bowl XLII and the New England Patriots’ perfect ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $99 General, discounts for UC Berkeley community
Advocate for the Ocean with Ke Kai Ola Hospital - LivestreamGet ready to explore The Marine Mammal Center’s Hawaiʻi Hospital & Education Center, Ke Kai Ola! We are offering an exclusive opportunity to virtually tour our hospital in Kona on Hawaiʻi Island. Through this tour we will explore the facilities that help The Marine Mammal Center care for the endangered ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday Cinema: Shimmering PhenomenaIn celebration of Glow: Discover the Art of Light we invite you into gleaming worlds of cinematic light and color. A selection of animated and abstract short films shimmer in the theater's darkness to conjure luminous worlds, both kinetic and contemplative.Dawning by Elon Goliger Mallimson (2021, 30 sec.) A time-lapse ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Jazz Under the StarsJazz Under the Stars is a FREE monthly public stargazing event! Occurring on the Saturday nearest the 1st quarter moon (check our Events Page), join us on the 4th floor observatory for a night of smooth jazz, bright stars, and a lot of fun! We play our jazz from CSM's own ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Fort Point Candlelight TourThe Candlelight Tour of Fort Point is a popular guided program that allows visitors to experience the fort in a new light. This evening tour will maze through the shadows of the historic structure by candlelight and visitors will see the glimmering lights of the Golden Gate Bridge towering up ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $12 Youth
An Introduction to Astrophotography - LivestreamHave you ever wondered how astronomers take a picture of another galaxy or celestial object? In this presentation, you will hear how amateur astronomers produce these images. This includes the required equipment, what an imaging session looks like, and finally, an overview of processing data into a final image. Whether ...
Drop-in anytime between 9 am and 11 am to bird with us! SCVAS volunteers will be stationed at Palo Alto Baylands on the north side of the duck pond with binoculars to help you identify the huge variety of shorebirds and ducks that call the Bay Area home. No RSVP ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Mycological Society of San Franciso Fungus FairWhen the first rains tease up the chanterelles and porcini, fungus lovers head to the Fungus Fair: A Celebration of Wild MushroomsThe 2023 Fungus Fair will display expertly identified fungi collected in various locations in the Bay Area. Annual collections have been made by MSSF since 1972. This historical information ...
Where: Pleasant HillCost: $20 General, $15 Senior, $5 Student & Youth
Afternoon Hike at Mindego HillJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 5-mile hike from the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve to the top of the POST-protected Mindego Hill. You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about how we protected this beautiful property featuring panoramic views of redwood ridges and ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
How the brain maintains homeostasis, from thirst to agingWilliam Allen trained in both molecular and systems neuroscience as a Ph.D. student at Stanford’s Interdepartmental Neurosciences Program, Dr. Allen plans to use state-of-the-art spatial transcriptomics, systematic CRISPR-based in vivo screen, and imaging to identify the mechanisms underlying brain aging and neurodegeneration at the level of cells, tissues, and organisms. He ...
Near-surface Turbulence in Arctic, Temperate, and Tropical Inland Waters: Implications for Gas FluxesNear-surface turbulence is a key determinant of gas exchange velocities (k) used to compute fluxes of climate forcing trace gases under light to moderate winds in lakes and oceans. Scaling approaches to accurately predict turbulence would enable modeling of fluxes from diverse water bodies over large spatial scales. While wind-based ...
While kinase inhibitors have dramatically changed the landscape of cancer treatment, the near-universal emergence of resistance limits their clinical durability. Our research program is founded in a new paradigm in nutrient sensing and protein regulation, termed metalloallostery, whereby redox-active metals control kinase activity. Our laboratory’s focus lies at the intersection ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Dawn of the Quantum Computing EraQuantum mechanics describes the physical world around us with exquisite precision, with no known violations of the theory. Ironically, this precision comes with some additional baggage: the theory permits the existence of a host of complex, delicate entangled states of the physical world, many of which have yet to be ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Leon Clarke, Bezos Earth Fund - LivestreamThe economic conditions have never been more promising for decarbonization. The costs of solar cells, wind, and batteries dropped 85%, 55%, and 85% from 2010 to 2019 (IPCC, 2022); people are buying green; companies are investing in clean production; the E.U. is putting tariffs on carbon-intensive products, and the topic ...
Emerging AI technology has the potential to replicate some of the processes used by artists when creating their work. Dr. Nettrice Gaskins uses AI-driven software such as deep learning to train machines to identify and process images. Her approach puts the learning bias of race to the forefront by using ...
Where: Cost: Free
The James Webb Space Telescope: Atmospheres of Other WorldsJWST is an extraordinary technological achievement. Its ultra-precise optical system makes it a powerful tool for studying extrasolar planets (exoplanets) - worlds that orbit around other stars. Specifically, JWST is capable of measuring the chemical composition of exoplanet atmospheres with unprecedented sensitivity. In this lecture, Prof. Macintosh will discuss the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Tuesday, 01/31/23
Encore Movie: A Life's WorkJoin your TeamSETI friends for a special encore presentation of movie night featuring the documentary A Life's Work. The original movie night presentation aired in December, and we're rebroadcasting it at a different time so timezones outside the U.S. can enjoy the show. Seth Shostak hosted with special guests Jill ...
Understanding our Dynamic, Magnetically Active StarUnderstanding solar activity --- and in particular, how magnetic flux and energy emerges from the Sun's turbulent interior (where it is generated) into the solar corona --- is of fundamental importance to our efforts to better predict and mitigate potentially damaging solar storms here at earth. The Sun's dynamic magnetic ...
AI for Good initiatives recognize the potential impacts of AI systems on humans and societies. However, simply recognizing these impacts is not enough. To be truly Human-Centered, AI development must be user-centered, community-centered, and societally-centered. User-centered design integrates techniques that consider the needs and abilities of end users, while also ...
Without the Lisa, there would be no Mac, and no iPhone. Apple’s innovative Lisa computer transformed how people interact with computers - from arcane text-based interfaces to the modern graphical user interface ubiquitous today. How did the Lisa change the world and yet ultimately become a commercial failure? How was this ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
SOFIA: High-flying Infrared AstronomySOFIA was a 2.7 meter infrared telescope in a Boeing 747 SP. It was a US-German project; NASA provided the aircraft, and the German aerospace center, DLR, provided the telescope. The airborne observatory allowed us to study the cold universe using infrared light, which is inaccessible from the ground. This ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $7 - $17
The James Webb Space Telescope: Atmospheres of Other Worlds - RESCHEDULEDJWST is an extraordinary technological achievement. Its ultra-precise optical system makes it a powerful tool for studying extrasolar planets (exoplanets) - worlds that orbit around other stars. Specifically, JWST is capable of measuring the chemical composition of exoplanet atmospheres with unprecedented sensitivity. In this lecture, Prof. Macintosh will discuss the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Wonderfest: Neuroplasticity, Sensitive Periods, & the Adolescent BrainExperiences at different times in life may alter aspects of personality: appetite for risk, tolerance for delayed gratification, interest in music, etc. Our brains seem to develop particularly rapidly during a staggered sequence of "sensitive periods" that stretch late into the second or third decade of life. Such periods of ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 02/01/23
Building Intelligent Agents to Reach Net-Zero 2050Reaching net-zero by cutting green house gas emission by 2050 is arguably one of humanities greatest challenge. The sheer speed and scale at which this needs to be achieved brings into question whether such lofty goal can be achieved when only broad plans have been outlined. A significant part of ...
Hurricanes are among the most costly natural hazards affecting communities worldwide, and they involve different hazard sources (i.e., wind, windborne debris, flood and rain). Climate change is expected to increase the intensity of future hurricanes. This presentation will illustrate a novel probabilistic Performance-Based Hurricane Engineering (PBHE) framework that disaggregates the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Can we really address the wildfire problem? - LivestreamWildland fires occur all over the nation, yet focused mainly on the west, predominately in California.   In the wildfire world, most people use California as the barometer for land management, urban planning, forest health, building codes, response, and recovery efforts.   If it happens in California, it may soon happen elsewhere, so let’s ...
The path of a flush Over 50% of the world’s population live along the coast. Consequently, the impact of anthropogenic inputs on the life and health of coastal ecosystems is stark. Decades of impact, fueled by climate change have impacted the coastal environment of the south China sea. Today, I will take you through my ...
Where: TiburonCost: Free
Catalyzing America’s Clean Energy Economy Through Federal SustainabilityPresident Biden's Executive Order 14057 on catalyzing American clean energy industries and jobs through Federal sustainability and accompanying Federal Sustainability Plan (collectively referred to as "The Federal Sustainability Plan") sets out a range of ambitious goals to deliver an emissions reduction pathway consistent with President Biden's goal of reducing U.S. ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Birds of Patagonia - LivestreamLocated at the southern tip of South America, Patagonia is a destination which may be on your bucket list for hiking at the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park, visiting its fjords on a cruise, or just as a gateway to places like Antarctica or the Falkland Islands. It has some ...
100 years ago natural hazards claimed 10x more lives than they do today, however the planet still observes >100 fatalities per day as a result of earthquakes, tsunami, storms, rogue waves and wildfires. Recently, commercial φ-OTDR/DAS systems have begun sensing continuously within cities and offshore. φ-OTDR/DAS utilizes the optical field ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
A Rare Comet Visits Earth - SETI Institute Scientists Explain - LivestreamA new comet, C/2022 E3 (ZTF), is making a rare visit to Earth, coming closer than it has in over 50,000 years. Stargazers around the world have admired its eerie green glow and bright tail of dust. Join SETI Institute Senior Planetary Astronomer, Dr. Franck Marchis, and Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. ...
Where: Cost: Free
Introduction to Microgrids - LivestreamMost consumers receive their electricity via complex electrical grids containing multiple elements of generation and large transmission and distribution networks. In more highly developed and populated parts of the world, consumers expect their electricity to be delivered continuously and reliably. Disruptions do occur for various reasons, and with significantly negative ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightLife with Cafe OhloneWe’re teaming up with the iconic Cafe Ohlone for an immersive night sharing the beauty and vibrancy of Ohlone culture and traditions.Featured programming:Sip a sampling of teas while Cafe Ohlone co-founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino share stories about Ohlone’s rich history, traditions and living culture. Learn about Ohlone culture ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.25
After Dark: Wondrous FungusThe fascinating qualities of fungi are manifold and sometimes mind-blowing. Tonight at After Dark, discover some fun facts about the beautiful, diverse, and curious fungus kingdom, which includes mushrooms, yeasts, molds, and more. Hear about fungi that are local to the Bay Area, and find out how you can identify ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightSchool: Back from the Dead - LivestreamSometimes in conservation, we get second chances to save an evolutionary lineage we thought was lost. Meet three so-called “Lazarus species,†aka species that were once presumed extinct (until they’re rediscovered living), and the individuals working to protect them.See weblink for connection information.
The interconnected crises of climate, biodiversity, and equity drive an imperative for conservation practices to be reimagined and reconfigured. Conservation organizations, among others, are starting to adopt new practices and seeing different possibilities to answer a key question: what are the conditions that create a more connected, less exploitative view ...
Sustainability and sustainable development concepts have been applied in the Galapagos Islands for decades, particularly after specific changes to the Constitution of Ecuador took place in 1998, allowing for the approval of the Special Law for Galapagos due to its recognized fragile and unique socio-ecosystem. However, the application and implementation ...
Where: Cost: Free
The Night Sky for 2023, plus 'Voyager - The Never-Ending Journey'For this special evening in the CSM Planetarium, Professor Stanford will use the Planetarium’s state of the art GOTO Chronos II opto-mechanical space simulator to show us how the night sky changes over the coming year, and highlight the best observational candidates for us for each month. In addition, he ...
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Saturday, 02/04/23
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
Afternoon Hike at La Honda Open Space PreserveJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful hike at Lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by a POST Ambassador on ...
Where: La HondaCost: Free
Fire Ecology - EcoCenter Family EventBring your family to the Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter, located on the Baylands Nature Preserve, for an afternoon of environmental education. Activities are intended for ages 6-11.Have you ever wondered about how fire affects California’s plants and animals? Join us for some fun and learn something new about Fire Ecology! Learn ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Sunday, 02/05/23
Birding Drop-in at the Charleston Slough Observation DeckDrop-in anytime between 9 am and 11 am to bird with us! SCVAS volunteers will be stationed at the Charleston Slough observation deck with binoculars to help you identify the huge variety of shorebirds and ducks that call the Bay Area home. No RSVP required.Â
On the Effect of Gaps on the Dynamics of Canopy Flows: From Seagrass to WildfiresSubmerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) canopies are found prevalently in coastal, fluvial, lake and other natural aquatic systems. By exerting drag on the flow, such vegetative structures lead to the formation of “canopy flows,†characterized by hydrodynamics analogs to the canonical mixing layer By altering the flow around them, canopies such ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Atomic Engineering - Tailoring Atoms in Solids at Room TemperatureAtomic Engineering (AE), controlling materials atom-by-atom at room temperature, is an ultimate form of materials engineering. A major thrust behind the development of AE is Quantum Information Sciences which requires atom-level features (e.g. color centers) in solid-state materials to be created for quantum applications (qubits, sensors, repeaters, etc.). The birth ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
The Distributional and Equity Consequences of Environmental PoliciesLow-income and minority communities experience the highest burden of environmental damages and pollution exposure in many settings around the world. By targeting polluting processes and altering the spatial distribution of pollution, environmental policies may have environmental justice consequences. This talk explores some of the sources of environmental injustice and the ...
I was born and grew up in Córdoba, Argentina, as part of a big family that would gather often to share food and laughter. We’d spend several months on a ranch where we had neither running water nor electricity. The remote setting offered dark skies full of stars, and I ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Imaging the brain at high spatiotemporal resolutionPhysics aims to understand the universe. Neuroscience aims to understand the brain, an organ that distinguishes humans as a species, defines us as individuals, and provides the intellectual power with which we explore the universe. Composed of electrically excitable cells called neurons, the brain continuously receives and analyzes information, makes ...
The Stanford Energy Innovation EcosystemYi Cui (Precourt Institute for Energy) and Brian Bartholomeusz (TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy) will discuss the history and future of energy innovation at Stanford.
Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is just around the corner and you’re invited to join SCVAS Executive Director, Matthew Dodder for a fun introduction to the fascinating world of birding. Matthew will present our local birds and answer your questions about where to look for them and how to identify ...
The Universe is dominated by a mysterious, unseen substance known as dark matter, which makes up more than eighty percent of the cosmos. In recent decades, much has been learned about dark matter, including its density and spatial distribution, but its fundamental nature - for example, what kind of particle ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
Tuesday, 02/07/23
IXPE: Our First Look Around the X-ray Polarized SkyFor 50 years, the only astronomical source with measured soft X-ray polarization was the Crab nebula, initially detected with sounding rockets. Now we finally have the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer mission on orbit, which has already measured complex X-ray polarization signals from dozens of neutron star and black hole sources, ...
First Results from the Webb Space Telescope - LivestreamProfessor of Astronomy Alex Filippenko explores the first images and studies from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The 21-foot-diameter, infrared-sensitive telescope launched in December 2021 and is now at its destination one million miles from Earth. Alex Filippenko is a Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at UC, Berkeley.
Where: Cost: Free
Connectivity Standards Alliance & Matter Introduction - RescheduledOn October 4, 2022, the Alliance released Matter 1.0, a global, open-source standard that removes barriers to IoT device interoperability & sustainability by enabling smart home products to work together seamlessly, to help to improve efficiency and reduce energy use and cost. This industry-unifying standard is the foundation for connected things ...
Natalie Zeituny was an accomplished software engineer in the Bay Area in the field of customer relations software, and she led her own technology consulting firm. Today she lives in Israel and is a therapist, futurist, studier of cosmology, and a writer on soul-based consciousness. She'll join us to talk ...
Our lives today are filled with technologies that our grandparents, our parents and possibly even many of us could not have imagined growing up. Today, seamless communication on the go is taken for granted, and autonomous transportation is on the immediate horizon. The next revolution that will truly transform how ...
Where: Cost: Free
The importance of place; Fish diversity observed using DNA metabarcodingThe importance of place cannot be overstated in biology, as place often drives the principal partition in genetic variance, is correlated with abundance, and underlies biodiversity. This project describes fish biodiversity observed using DNA metabarcoding within an evolving tidal wetland engineered as a living laboratory for habitat restoration (Dutch Slough ...
Where: TiburonCost: Free
Can Removing Development Subsidies Promote Adaptation? Evidence from the Coastal Barrier Resources ActAs natural disasters grow in frequency and intensity under climate change, limiting populations and properties in harm's way will be one important facet of adaptation. This study focuses on one approach to discouraging development in risky areas --- eliminating public incentives for development, such as infrastructure investments, disaster assistance, and ...
In recent years, the importance of electrochemical systems has grown. This expansion is in part due to efforts to decarbonize our energy systems. The concurrent reliance on renewable energy has both heightened the importance of electrochemical energy storage but is also expected to drive down the cost of electricity.Speaker: Dr. ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Where’s the love? The secrets of chimpanzee relationships - LivestreamAre humans the only animals that experience love? Primatologist Rachna Reddy and psychologist Jan Engelmann discuss possible evidence of love among chimpanzees and bonobos and share observations from new research aimed at understanding this complex emotion.This program features a 30-minute discussion on Zoom with Dr. Rachna Reddy and Dr. Jan ...
 For centuries, humans have gazed at the night sky and wondered what is out there.  Over time, we have come to know many of the answers; how our own planet Earth and Sun came to be, how they dance in a sea of other stars hosting their own planetary systems, ...
Inter-Chiplet Synchronization of Multi-Die VLSI Systems - LivestreamIn VLSI systems, computing is projected to contain hundreds of components from heterogeneous processors, memories, and interconnect, in order to achieve performance gains and energy-efficiency in the face of increasing power-density. However, both hardware and software designers are faced with limitations in the improvement of instructions-per-cycle and clock frequency. As ...
Where: Cost: Free
A Cosmic Perspective: Searching for Aliens, Finding OurselvesAre we alone? Humans have been asking this question throughout history. We want to know where we came from, how we fit into the cosmos, and where we are going. We want to know whether there is life beyond the Earth and whether any of it is intelligent.Since the middle ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Combining spectroscopy, photometry and the CMB to unlock stage IV cosmologyThe next generation of surveys, including the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), Rubin Observatory and CMB S4, holds the potential to probe the fundamental nature of dark energy, dark matter, neutrinos and inflation. The unprecedented precision afforded by these surveys poses new and interesting challenges, and exploiting these surveys will ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
The Chemistry and Physics of Bipolar Membranes with Applications in Water, Energy, and DecarbonizationBipolar membranes are ionic analogues of semiconductor pn junctions made of laminated anion- and cation-selective ionomer layers which can convert electrical energy into pH gradients. Through fundamental study of the underlying rate-determining water dissociation reaction, we have improved them 10x (e.g. Science 2020, Nature Comm. 2022), opening tremendous new application ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Mapping 12 Billion Years of Cosmic History in the Coming Golden Era of Type Ia SupernovaeType Ia Supernovae (SN) are a central pillar of the “Standard Model of Cosmology†- Lambda Cold Dark Matter (LCDM), but they also uniquely elucidate persistent gaps in the theory. I will detail recent monumental leaps of progress in SN cosmology culminating in the recent Dark Energy Survey, Pantheon+, and ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Serving Health: How California Can Usher in the Future of Food-based Interventions in Medi-Cal - LivestreamMedically supportive food and nutrition interventions such as produce prescriptions, food pharmacies and medically tailored meals can improve healthcare outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for people across the state. Starting in 2022, California authorized a pilot program to cover these interventions under Medi-Cal. However, they are currently optional pilot services, ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: SexplorationsLooking for a hot night out on the town? Slip into something comfortable and take an intimate look at sex - you know, the transfer of genetic information through sperm and eggs, which has resulted in evolution and specialization among species over time. From the lengths we’ll go to for ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
Walter Kitundu will discuss his history as an instrument builder and performer and share how birds impacted his artistic trajectory. This photo-rich presentation will span his early days as a DJ making instruments powered by wind, fire, and pigeons, his unique relationship with a wild Red-tailed Hawk, and his work ...
Where: Cost: Free
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, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Step inside the iconic ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.75
Science of Cocktails @ After Dark - SOLD OUTCalling all craft cocktail lovers, kitchen chemists, and science fans! Grab your friends or a date, and join us for Science of Cocktails @ After Dark, a tasty fundraiser focused on mixology science. Whether you’re already a Science of Cocktails fan, or you’re ready to level up your After Dark ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $100
Golden Eagles of the Northern Diablo Range, California - LivestreamThe northern Diablo Range of west-central California supports one of the largest and densest known breeding populations of golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) in the world. This region includes the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area (APWRA) where collisions with wind turbines constitute a substantial source of mortality for golden eagles and ...
Healthcare decisions are deeply personal. Yet infectious disease reveals how our personal choices inevitably affect others. Drawing on more than a decade of research on why parents reject vaccines for their children, this talk examines perceptions of vaccines and how parents come to see vaccines as unnecessary or risky. Rather ...
Speaker: Anton Ermakov, UC BerkeleyThis talk was originally scheduled for December 2, 2022
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Two talks at Hopkins Marine StationAssessing shark populations, species distributions and fisheries through the four letter code!Marine ecosystems worldwide are experiencing shifting baselines due to a combination of anthropogenic and environmental stressors. Unprecedented fishing pressures, are decimating species populations, while climate change, disease, and invasive species occurrences are contributing to shifts in species distributions.While all ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Water Equity, Affordability and Climate Change - LivestreamAs California’s drought continues to worsen, residents across the state are facing a water affordability crisis. Water rate increases for Californians are expected to accelerate as the climate continues to change and the state’s infrastructure continues to age, further burdening low-income communities. But that outcome isn’t inevitable. Join us for ...
Where: Cost: Free
Saturday, 02/11/23
Chip Design Tool Workshop on RTL In this free, half-day workshop covering the fundamentals of power optimization - a critical component in today's chip design - you will expand your job prospects in the competitive and growing chip design industry.We’ll discuss how to analyze, debug and optimize at RTL level - the principle abstraction used for ...
Celebrate Charles Darwin's 214th birthday February 12, 2023 (Sunday) at the Essig Museum. It is also Alfred Russel Wallace's 200th birthday (January 8th, 1823).Along with our display of insects from around the world, we will also have exhibits of Galapagos finches, rodents, and a tortoise shell, as well as orchids, ...
This talk addresses the multiscale features of electric energy systems (EES). These infrastructural systems are inherently multilayered structures, and we propose a five - layer decomposition involving material, energy, information, capital, and policy flows. Focusing on modeling, estimation, and control tasks at different scales, we review the concept of dynamic ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
The Path to Understanding Dark Matter: Novel Observations of Low-Mass GalaxiesBeing some of the most dark matter-dominated systems discovered to date, low-mass galaxies offer crucial tests for our cosmological model and fill in the gaps in our understanding of the universe at smaller scales. With recent advancements in telescope instrumentation and image analysis techniques, we are now able to gain ...
Designing and Evaluating Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal ResilienceCoastal environments in the United States range from natural sandy beaches and marsh grass fields to developed, active ports and picturesque marinas. These diverse shorelines must contend with the effects of climate change, such as sea level rise, intensified storms, and subsequent increase in flooding and damage to the natural ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Bulk photospin effectWe know, e.g., from the bulk photovoltaic effect, that nonlinear transport is sensitive to the geometry of the electron wave function but, is this also true for other observables such as nonlinear magnetization? We partially answer this question by computing the electric spin susceptibility of Bloch electrons to second order. ...
Follow a gamma-ray photon from birth to death in a talk that is formatted for audience engagement! Attendees will be able to choose the path of physics that the gamma ray experiences as it makes its way from the depths of one of the most energetic galaxies in the universe to ...
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
Equity Impacts of a Market for Clean AirWhile a growing body of literature documents the disproportionate shares of pollution borne by under-represented and low-income communities, less is known about how environmental regulations and markets contribute to these shares. This talk presents the results from a recent working paper that studies the equity impacts of a market-based policy ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Global Famine after Nuclear WarThe world as we know it could end any day as a result of an accidental nuclear war between the United States and Russia. The fires produced by attacks on cities and industrial areas would generate smoke that would blow around the world, persist for years, and block out sunlight, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
COP27 Summary and the History of United Nations NegotiationsWhat is the COP? What is the UNFCCC (1992)? What was the Kyoto Protocol (1997)? What is the Paris Agreement (2015)? Why do these nations meet every year? Why did it take eighteen years to go from the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement? Arthur Lee will provide brief historical ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Tuesday, 02/14/23
SPHEREx: An All-Sky Spectral SurveyI will present SPHEREx, a NASA mission to map the entire sky with near-infrared spectroscopy. With a targeted launch date in early 2025, SPHEREx has broad scientific reach including 1) cosmic inflation through the three-dimensional distribution of galaxies, 2) the formation of galaxies and the history of light production through ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Emergent symmetry - a new way to understand strongly interacting gapless states and quantum field theoryIt is well known that gapless states have emergent symmetry. If we greatly generalize symmetry to include anomalous non-invertible ones, and beyond, the generalized emergent symmetry may largely characterize gapless states. We may understand a gapless state via its emergent symmetry. Here, I will use a simple language of conservation ...
Coarse-grained models enable large-scale simulations of complex biomolecular systems over long timescales. We have introduced bottom-up approaches based on contrastive learning to parameterize these models using atomistic simulations, and top-down approaches based on maximum entropy optimization to parameterize them from experimental data. We performed coarse-grained simulations to study the liquid-liquid ...
In this talk, I pose a major challenge for AI researchers: to develop systems that learn in a human-like manner. I illustrate this idea with two domains -- mathematics and driving -- where people are effective learners. I review briefly the history of machine learning, noting that early work made ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
The Role of National Marine Sanctuaries in Protecting Whales and Benefits from that ProtectionDr. Lisa Wooninck became Superintendent of Monterey Bay National Marine in November 2021. Prior to that she was policy coordinator for the five sanctuaries on the west coast and a fishery biologist at the NOAA Fisheries Lab in Santa Cruz.Her talk will describe 30 years of whale conservation across the ...
The rise of the public cloud changed system architecture forever. In this talk, we will cover how the three pillars of the architecture allow the Snowflake system to scale analytic workloads and became foundational attributes of the Data Cloud. Scaling analytic workload on the data cloud requires an architecture separating ...
Brook Thompson from the Yurok and Karuk tribes of Northern California goes in detail how the Klamath River water quality is linked not just to a decline in salmon, but a decline in mental, physical, and cultural health of her tribes. Through personal anecdotes and using her experience as a ...
Where: Moss LandingCost:
Tech and Justice: Navigating Harms in the Digital Age - LivestreamThis virtual event will bring together formerly incarcerated students from UC Berkeley to discuss the technology-mediated harms that disproportionately affect communities impacted by the criminal legal system. Our guests, Shani Shay, Conan Minihan, and Eli Martinez, will share their personal experiences and insights on these issues. The table talk will ...
Where: Cost: Free
Pinniped Personalities: Ask an Expert - LivestreamCurious about what it’s like working with marine mammals like elephant seals, Hawaiian monk seals and California sea lions? Want to know which species are the loudest, the smartest or the most challenging to handle?Bring your questions to our interactive Q&A with an animal care expert from The Marine Mammal ...
The modern concept of seismic base isolation revolutionized seismic protection of structures and their functions. From the time of the earliest U.S. applications of seismic isolation in the mid-1980’s, structural engineers have continued to innovate and invent effective ways to apply this promising concept to both new and existing buildings, ...
Connectivity Standards Alliance & Matter IntroductionOn October 4, 2022, the Alliance released Matter 1.0, a global, open-source standard that removes barriers to IoT device interoperability & sustainability by enabling smart home products to work together seamlessly, to help to improve efficiency and reduce energy use and cost. This industry-unifying standard is the foundation for connected things ...
Where: Cost: Free
Designing Ecosystems for Education, Work, and Community Engagement Join UC Santa Cruz as we explore the design of ecosystems to support individuals and communities in navigating a whitewater world of change. We will discuss learning environments modeled after the workplace that expand opportunities for students to learn through real-world, experiential, and community-engaged projects. We share the journey of ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free
1.5 C - Sustainable Batteries Panel EventClimate Tech Action Network (CTAN) presents 1.5°C, an ongoing climate technology panel event that will focus on the engineering and scientific challenges facing different verticals of the climate crisis. We are bringing together some of the hottest startups in the field to explore the complex trade-offs in cost, feasibility, scalability, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 suggested donation
Entra-Verified ID: A cheaper, faster & more trustworthy ID for remote employees - LivestreamFor the past few years, Microsoft has been working with Decentralized Identity Foundation and World Wide Web Consortium communities on building systems with decentralized identifiers and verifiable Credentials. Entra Verified ID is our standard based decentralized identity system implementation. In this session, you will learn how Verifiable Credentials can support ...
Alice Yuan Zhang(Media Artist) on "The Need for Intergenerational Tech"Toward a cyclical framework of sowing code as seed, maintenance as recipe, and just relations as networked infrastructure...Read more Jennifer Dionne(Stanford Univ) on "Life-speed reads of biological bits with Silicon photonics"In-situ, highly miniaturized sensors based on silicon photonic chips...Read ...
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to commemorate the union of Nerd Nite SF and the Rickshaw Stop once again! We really thought our October event would be our last at the Rickshaw, but thanks to the great turnout from nerds like you, dear reader, the venue is giving ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 online, $12 at door
Satellite Constellations: An Existential Threat for Astronomy? - LivestreamA growing number of swarms of satellites are outshining the stars, and scientists fear no one will do anything to stop it. Activities in near-Earth space are becoming increasingly privatized, with the number of satellites in low-Earth orbit predicted to grow dramatically from about 2,000 to over 100,000 in the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Path to the Stars: Exploring BioAstronautics - LivestreamRight now, we’re at the dawn of a new space age. As humanity prepares to return to the moon and beyond, one might ask: how can I be a part of this? Join Ben Foehr, MS in Aerospace Engineering and Grad Student studying Human Spaceflight at CU Boulder, for a ...
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 02/16/23
Current challenges and future opportunities at the Cosmic FrontierI will start by discussing some recent measurements of low redshift matter fluctuations, showing interesting discrepancies with predictions from the early Universe. I will highlight challenges and potential solutions that serve as cautionary tales and preparatory work for the analysis of Rubin Observatory's data and its joint modeling with CMB ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Guided nature walk at Bouverie PreserveExperience the beauty and rich natural history of Bouverie Preserve by signing up for a Guided Nature Walk Participants are paired with a trained volunteer to explore the mixed evergreen forest, flower-carpeted oak woodland and rugged chaparral.Visitors of all ages are welcome. Minors MUST be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Reservations ...
Last August, California announced groundbreaking plans to phase out the production of traditional gas-powered cars by 2035. Reports show that, with the right policies, it is technically and economically feasible. But state and local leaders have just over a decade to transition how Californians drive and fuel their vehicles. At ...
Where: Cost: Free
Silicon Valley Leaders SymposiumSince Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted the Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium (SVLS). The Symposium hosts industry and technology leaders to talk about business and technology trends. It also features prominent leaders who discuss broader societal and political issues that shape our life and society.Register ...
The integration of digital connectivity with physical processes in IoT environments has enabled sensors and actuators to interact with each other over the physical space. However, IoT environments have complex physical interactions between actuators and sensors that create new classes of vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, traditional IoT security measures ignore such complex ...
Three-dimensional (3D) imaging through a compact device could enable many applications in mobile consumer electronics and biomedical endoscopy. Conventional 3D cameras are bulky and require taking multiple photos to synthesize a 3D scene. Here, I will introduce a new type of 3D camera. It replaces all the bulk optics by ...
Where: Cost: Free
Medical Myths and Superstitions: How Our Instincts Can Lead Us Astray - LivestreamWhat grosses you out? Pretty much everyone is disgusted by open wounds, vomit, and or other things that could transmit germs and make us sick. Our sense of disgust can protect us - but it can also lead us astray. Many medical myths, misconceptions, and irrational health fears relate back ...
Bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, are a frontier in human health. Phages are some of the best studied organisms on earth with critical roles in biotechnology. They are also highly abundant in our bodies, outnumbering both our own cells and the bacteria that produce them. However, we are just beginning ...
Scientists continue to make astounding discoveries about the navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains, go weeks without sleep or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch. Scott Weidensaul, author of A World on the Wing(2021), takes ...
From the man behind the modern traffic light to the minds who helped land the first man on the moon, Black inventors have transformed the fabric of our world. Presented in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library in celebration of their exhibition Black Excellence, Black Invention, tonight’s After Dark ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
NightLife: Noise PopGet ready to make some NOISE at the official NightLife Noise Pop Music Fest pre-party! With a headlining DJ set by Neon Indian, there’s no better way to celebrate Noise Pop’s 30th anniversary than with live music, live art, and of course, live science.SCHEDULE OF EVENTSThe Show Piazza6:00 - 7:15 ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25.50
Sonoma County Mycological Association: Scholarship Winners Presentations - LivestreamOur scholarship recipients share their amazing research!2022 Scholarships: Clara Qin, Martha "Fabiola" Pulido-Chavez, Jose David Castro Zabarain, Brandon Stairs, Felipe Esteban Saez Corte, Birch Maxwell Lazo-Murphy, Carolyn Delevich, Gabe Runte, Davy DeKrey, Prasanth Prakash PrabhuSee weblink for Zoom connection
Where: Cost: Free
Technology on Tap: Networking & Talks on Quantum in Finance and NanotechIs Quantum the Future of Banking?Find out how quantum is being applied to the world of finance and how innovation is driven within a Fortune 50 company.Come for exciting networking and conversations with other industry professionals, scientists, and investors.Featuring a talk on emerging applications of quantum in finance by Mekena ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10 advance, $20 in person
Fire and Wine: How Wildfire Affects Your CabernetHow is fire changing wine and wine production in Northern California?Join KQED climate reporter Danielle Venton and Check, Please! Bay Area host and wine expert Leslie Sbrocco for a science and tasting event to compare wines from smoke-tainted and unaffected grapes.Then, North Bay Jobs with Justice will share how the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: In Person: $15 / Livestream: Free.
Lunar Landing Sites -- Past and FutureAs we reach the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landings, we look back at the locations we visited with Apollo, review why those sites were selected, and reflect on what we learned there. We then look ahead to new locations on the Moon for the Artemis program, and what ...
The eye is the most accessible part of the central nervous system. Noninvasive technologies using nonvisible light sources can now routinely image the structure and vasculature of the retina and the optic nerve at at an amazing 200,000 scans per second. Yaping Joyce Liao, MD, PhD, talks about state-of-the-art ophthalmic ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 02/17/23
Judging The Internet: The Supreme Court's Upcoming Cases On Platform RegulationThis term, the Supreme Court will consider two groundbreaking cases about platform regulation. The outcome of those cases, Gonzalez and Taamneh, will likely re-set the rules telling platforms when to remove content posted by their users.  Two more cases, likely to be heard next term, pose the opposite question. The NetChoice cases, about social media laws enacted in Texas ...
At its height in the late 1980s, the Soviet science system was the largest national infrastructure of science and technology in the world. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in late 1991, the science systems of Russia and the other post-Soviet successor states â€" as well as former and ...
The oxidation state of a rocky planet’s mantle has a strong influence on the composition of secondary atmospheres formed through outgassing. Understanding how mantle oxidation state depends on planetary bulk composition and how it changes with time due to planetary differentiation, atmospheric outgassing, and interactions with a planet’s volatile envelope ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Astro 101: Sights of the Cosmos, Intro to AstronomyThis event provides a different introduction to astronomy than our Intro to the Night Sky talks. During this hour, you'll gain an appreciation for the size and scale of the cosmos and our place within it. You'll see many examples of the beautiful objects visible in the night sky, learn ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Comets: what are they, why do we care, and how do we visit them?Comets are well-preserved leftovers from the formation of the solar system and represent windows into the physical conditions and chemical composition of the regions where they formed. To investigate the inner most regions of the coma, an unbound atmosphere of gas and dust, and the comet’s nucleus usually requires dedicated ...
Where: LivermoreCost: Free
Saturday, 02/18/23
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 ...
Join us quarterly on the third Saturday of the month for Investigating Space as we explore and discuss the big topics in space exploration with some of the leading scientists and researchers in the Bay Area. In this new series, Chabot Space & Science Center highlights the latest discoveries, science research, and space ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free with museum admission
Family Nature Walks - Foothills 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: Los AltosCost: Free
Sunday, 02/19/23
Presidio: Changes Through TimeJoin the National Park Service and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the GGNRA!This half-mile, level walk shows the historical changes to the Presidio, from the Spanish fort all the way to the new Tunnel Tops. Who benefitted from these changes, and who did not?Learn about the people who lived here, and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Everything About Agar: How to Capture and Propagate MushroomsFor the second Bay Area Applied Mycology and Counter Culture Labs Joint Mycology workshop of 2023, we will focus on a technique that is central to the field of mycology:Â culturing fungi on agar.This workshop will also be livestreamed on YouTubeWe will cover everything from the preparation of agar using simple ...
I will describe some recent results for solving certain quantum mechanical systems within the "Bootstrap" approach. The two main ideas are that integrals of positive functions are positive and that in many 1-D quantum systems there are recursion relations that let one evaluate a lot of such integrals from very little extra ...
Astronomy Beginner's Forum - LivestreamIf you're new to astronomy and are perhaps considering getting your own telescope but are not sure where to start, maybe we can help!This event is an on-line meeting where you can chat with representatives of SJAA as well as other new astronomy enthusiasts. We'll share general tips and answer ...
Where: Cost: Free
Tuesday, 02/21/23
Leveraging quantum sensors to shine new light on searches for low-mass dark matterWhile dark matter accounts for approximately 85% of the mass in the universe, its physical nature remains one of the most pressing open questions in the field of physics. Three decades of experiments have been searching for dark matter interactions over a wide range of candidate dark matter masses and all ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
From Ketogenic to Low-Fat Vegan Diets - LivestreamTwo popular diets that would appear to be polar opposites are the low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet vs. a low-fat vegan diet. Yet, if you examine the evidence-based research underlying these dietary recommendations, you may be surprised to find less controversy and more consensus than you might expect.Join us for a ...
Where: Cost: $35
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope at 15: Observing the Vibrant UniverseThe Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope’s Large Area Telescope (LAT), initially conceived of in the 1990’s here at Stanford and SLAC, was designed, built and is operated by an international scientific collaboration. Launched on June 8, 2008, Fermi has brought new insights into pulsars and neutron stars, supernova remnants, cosmic rays, ...
Building Stories with TropesStories are the pillars of human cultures. They shape our imagination, forge our understanding of the world, and empower people to share their ideas. Although great stories rarely fit into any particular box, stories can be highly structured at their core. Viewed as a timeline, stories are made up of ...
One hundred years ago, naturalists from the American Museum of Natural History visited Colombia, the world's birdiest country, to collect and study birds. A century later, Colombian ornithologists and local communities resurvey the same sites, walking the same paths and exploring what is left of the forests that foreign naturalists ...
Follow along as an eco artist / plumber / greywater & rainwater reuse activist marvels at how her life led to helping design embellishments for a cutting edge “green†sewage treatment plant in Tecate, Baja CA.What makes this gentle, passive, biological “water healing plant†unique? How does it work? Celebrate ...
Upon opening a new deck of cards, have you ever attempted a so-called perfect shuffle? A perfect shuffle splits a deck into two equal stacks, and then perfectly interlaces the cards from the two stacks. (Eight successive perfect shuffles puts the cards back into their original, fresh-out-of-the-pack order!) Only experienced ...
I have had an interest in fungi since the early 1980's. I came across MSSF around 2001. I joined soon after and have had many great experiences. Along the way, I also became a member Bay Area Applied Mycology (BAAM).By going to meetings, forays, volunteering and immersing myself in all ...
