Five Dollar Day at The Lawrence Hall of ScienceVisit The Lawrence and enjoy all the hands-on science we offer for just $5 per person. $5 Days are part of our efforts to increase access to our programs for all.
Where: BerkeleyCost: $5
Solar ObservingIt’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 ...
Quantum Limited Thermal and Thermoelectric Transport in GrapheneIn low-dimensional systems, a growing number of many-body quantum phenomena have emerged from the combination of reduced dimensionality, strong interactions, and topology. Thermal and thermoelectric transport, which is sensitive to energy- and entropy-carrying degrees of freedom, provides a discriminating probe of emergent excitations in quantum materials. In this talk, I ...
In this talk, I will cover a few recent papers and projects that focus on the measurement of emissions and the costs, benefits, and opportunities associated with a transition to sustainable, deeply decarbonized, and equitable energy systems is needed in the United States. For example, in [1], we show that ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
The Motions of Stars and Gas in Disk GalaxiesStudies of disk galaxies, like our own Milky Way, are foundational to our current understanding of galaxy formation and evolution. Studies of their rotational motions provided one of the first pieces of evidence for the existence of dark matter. I will discuss similar kinematic measurements we use to understand their ...
The past has left its traces on the world, and we only have to know how to read themAnimals arose over five hundred million years ago, and by the end of the Cambrian had diversified into today’s phylum-level forms. This early history is obscured by the fact that the first animals were soft-bodied and left only enigmatic fossils. Here we take a comparative genomic approach to inferring the ...
US Tribes are developing their energy visions, but there are challenges. Strategic Energy Planning assists to meet many of the challenges.Speaker: Sandra Begay, Sandia National Labs
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Tuesday, 10/10/23
Cybersecurity Futures 2030: National Security Implications for Policymakers - LivestreamHow do current cybersecurity frameworks hold up to the challenges of the future? What are the potential gaps in our knowledge? What are the possible courses of action for governments, citizens, and the private sector?This session will explore these questions and other major themes that emerged from a series of ...
The interaction between fire and humans has a long history and fire has enabled the persistence of ecosystems and humans alike. Yet, as fires of large magnitudes and frequencies can (and have) destabilized the social-ecological interactions mediated by fire and the processes they support, a novel understanding is needed to ...
In most condensed matter systems we think of electrons as delocalized particles that roam about the internal landscape of a material. This is especially true when the number of electrons in a crystal is less than the number of lattice sites, in which case most materials are metallic. But what ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Resilient Societies: Silicon Valley's ReinventionOver the past decade, tech companies have become new and powerful players on the international stage. Borderless digital platforms and cutting-edge innovations in biotech, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence have not only revolutionized our way of life, but have also exponentially increased in speed, reshaping our institutions, norms, and values. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Conversational AI and the Future of the WebAfter a long break, we are back in person. We are bringing together experts in Conversational AI to discuss the latest trends and advancements. Our panelists will delve into topics like Artificial Intelligence, Language Models, and the Future of the Web. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry ...
Two dramatic eclipses of the Sun are coming to North America during the 2023-24 school year - an annular (“ring of fireâ€) eclipse Oct. 14, 2023 and a total eclipse Apr. 8, 2024. People in two narrow paths will have the full eclipse experience each time. Everyone else (an estimated 500 million people, including ...
Where: Cost: Free
Wednesday, 10/11/23
Motivation, Representation, and Autonomous AgentsThe past decade’s series of dramatic AI successes has brought us closer to realizing the dream of the autonomous agent - an artificial system that can learn about its world, make decisions, and set and achieve goals, all with minimal human intervention. Nature has given us an incredible motif for ...
Along rivers, bedload transport causes collision and wear of sediment particles, by both surface attrition that produces sand and silt, and chipping that produces larger fragments. As a result, riverbed sediments exhibit two downstream trends: rounding and fining where particle size decreases with distance downstream. Sediments supplied by hillslopes to ...
The presentation delves into the prevalent challenges of human infertility and congenital defects exacerbated by environmental toxins. Chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, present in plastics, cosmetics, and personal care items, disrupt hormones and pathways as endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs). Despite efforts to replace BPA with alternatives labeled “BPA-Free,†these ...
Where: EmeryvilleCost: Free
Doors Open 2023: Go Behind - the - Scenes at the Physical ArchiveWe are excited to offer a behind-the-scenes tour of the physical collections of books, music, film, and video in Richmond, California.With this special insider event we are opening the doors to an often unseen place. See the lifecycle of physical books - donation, preservation, digitization, and access. Also, samples from ...
Near-Earth objects present both an existential threat to human civilization and an extraordinary opportunity to help our exploration and expansion across the solar system. The risk of a sudden, civilization-altering collision with an asteroid or comet has markedly diminished in recent decades due to diligent astronomical surveys, but a significant ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free
What Can AI Teach Us About the Human Mind...and vice versa?Scientists often use models to study complicated and interesting phenomena (think the model of the atom, mouse models to study cancer, etc.). In particular, computational models allow us to improve our understanding of phenomena that cannot be observed directly, whether due to time (such as predicting earthquakes) or access constraints ...
Where: San RafaelCost: Free
Thursday, 10/12/23
Coastal Walk at Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful Thursday walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the ...
Listen carefully to the secret sounds of the animal world. In this collection of videos created by scientist Karen Bakker she takes you up close to five species and their fascinating sounds, and the stories of how scientists have studied them. Drawing from her book The Sounds of Life, Karen ...
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 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.Venture into our latest ...
When we contemplate how bird diversity has changed, we often focus on the handful of species we have lost entirely. But while we have yet to lose a single bird species to our rapidly changing climate, birds and other creatures are currently adapting and responding in myriad ways. Across the world, species are shifting their geographic ...
Join Bay Area Skeptics president Eugenie Scott in a wide-ranging conversation with science journalist and creator of the very popular skeptical YouTube channel, Potholer54. Through clips from the channel, Scott and Hadfield discuss his approach to his long-time production of science-related videos, and the importance of outreach to the public ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 10/13/23
Bair Island Walking TourJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at Bair Island! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you can do to contribute.This easy 1 mile walk with little to no ...
Deep ocean industrial and hazardous waste disposal was a pervasive global practice near coastlines in the 20th century. Uncertainty in the quantity, location, and contents of the discarded materials at historic dump sites pose ongoing risks to marine ecosystems and human health. This talk will describe observations and analytic techniques ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Public Astronomy Viewing NightsCome for public viewing of the night sky at Sonoma State University's Observatory.Check the weblink for weather conditions before going as the event is weather dependent.
Where: Rohnert ParkCost: Free
How to Survive the A.I. ApocalypseAfter two sold-out shows in NYC, Shiva and Ben of KRAZAM are coming to SF, bringing you the knowledge you need to survive in the post-AI world!Live ComedyInteractive SegmentsExclusive New KRAZAM VidsExistential DreadForbidden KnowledgeAppSec Lessons
Where: San FranciscoCost: $35
Saturday, 10/14/23
Annular Solar EclipseThis fall, here in the Bay Area, we will have one of our last chances to experience a solar eclipse in our own back yard until 2024! Chabot Space & Science Center will be open early to ensure guests have the best chance to spot the annular solar eclipse from ...
Where: OaklandCost: $30 Adult, $25 Youth/Sr/Student, under 2 free
Partial Eclipse Viewing At Houge ParkEveryone is invited to join us at Houge Park to observe a partial solar eclipse where the moon will cover most of the sun. Come between 7:30 and 8 if you want to see the full eclipse, but don't hesitate to join us after the eclipse has started, it will ...
The Sage and Drifter bar hosts an eclipse viewing party,On Saturday October 14 there will be a Total Annular Solar Eclipse of the Sun! The path of totality crosses the US from Oregon to Texas. From San Francisco 83% of the Sun will be covered.Safely View this spectacular event with ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Annular Solar EclipseLearn MoreFor general eclipse information, and specifics on this eclipse, check out the NASA 2023 Solar Eclipse website!Eye safety is very important when looking at the sun! Here’s a helpful NASA guide on Eclipse Safety.To see the path of this annular eclipse, and next year’s total eclipse, check out NASA’s 2023 ...
Where: Los Altos HillsCost: Free
Eclipse Viewing PartyOn October 14, an annular solar eclipse will be visible across the United States. The Lawrence will have eclipse glasses for sale leading up to and during the eclipse. Join us for a viewing party and an exploration of how eclipses occur!
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
Partial Solar Eclipse at Stanford/KIPACPlease join us to watch the solar eclipse together! While the Bay Area is not on the path of annularity, we will still have around 80% coverage with a partial eclipse and would love to invite you to celebrate this astronomical event together! Please see below an overview of the ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Annular Eclipse LiveOn Saturday, October 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. The SETI Institute and Unistellar are joining together for an expanded SETI Live, with teams on the ground in Oregon, Nevada, and Utah using eVscopes equipped with solar filters to observe the event. Additionally, we’re ...
Where: Cost: Free
Fall Baylands BioblitzJoin the BioBlitz.club and Environmental Volunteers for a Fall BioBlitz in the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve and Byxbee Park.Fall is a wonderful time for migrating birds. Join us to learn about some of our native and non-native species, become a community scientist and help us collect scientific data.Please bring ...
Start your morning with a solar eclipse at the Exploratorium!Join us for an outdoor solar eclipse viewing in front of Pier 15. Exploratorium educators will be present to demonstrate safe viewing techniques and engage families in hands-on activities. We have a limited supply of free eclipse glasses available to hand ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Friends and family birding day at Bouverie PreserveJoin us for a fun-filled day of birding at Bouverie Preserve! Whether you’re an experienced birder or just starting out, this event is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Spend the day exploring the beautiful preserve and spotting a variety of bird species in their natural habitat.Bring your friends ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Family Nature Day at Huddart ParkJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks, and San Mateo County Parks for a family-friendly morning filled with hikes for all ages, hands-on learning experiences and arts activities. Register now to reserve a free ticket for you and your friends and family!$6 parking fee, cash ...
Where: WoodsideCost: Free
Fire Ecology HikeJoin us to learn about the importance of getting ‘good fire’ back onto coastal landscapes and our ongoing work to steward the preserve using prescribed burning. A guided 4-mile hike will reveal the progress and preparations we’re making within two unique burn projects in coastal prairie and coastal redwood habitats.The ...
Where: Stinson BeachCost: Free
TechFestCHM’s all-day TechFest events offer special family-oriented experiences included in the price of Museum admission. We’ll be bringing you tech-themed demos, performances, hands-on activities, and more. Explore CHM exhibits, shop in the Museum store, enjoy a tasty treat from the Cloud Bistro or a visiting food truck, and have fun ...
