The talk will cover the combination of recent observational work analyzing the eruption plume dynamics with satellite imagery, followed by new work on the plume dynamics side and analyzing the joint radiative effect of stratospheric water vapor, aerosols, and ozone (it turns out that the eruption would likely cool the ...
We live in a quantum world, yet we are classical beings, and sometimes our classical nature impedes our ability to interact with, learn from, and understand the underlying quantum reality. I'll describe recently developed methods for improving our ability to learn about the quantum world using both classical machines and ...
The Future of Health Care Is Unfolding - and Nursing and Public Health Are Leading the WayEvidence indicates that while health-care spending in the United States is the highest in the world, people in the United States experience the worst health outcomes of any high-income nation overall. Americans are more likely to die younger, and from avoidable causes, than residents of peer countries. The U.S health-care ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General $10 Members
Is Flying Safe?Chaos on airplanes and airports across the world has taken over some news cycles this year. Something that often went without question or fear has been thrust to the center of debate leaving many asking, "Is flying safe?"Joining us for a conversation at Manny's are Henry Harteveldt, airline industry analyst ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General
Brief History of Everything - LivestreamFourteen billion years ago, the universe was little more than a cloud of hot hydrogen gas. Dr. Patrick Breysse will tell the story of how that cloud of gas evolved into all of the galaxies, stars, and planets we see around us today. In the process, Dr. Breysse will explain ...
Where: Cost: Free
Elephant Seals - Making a Living in the Open Ocean - LivestreamPlease join us for an illuminating evening with Dr. Patrick Robinson as he shares some of the research findings from the UC Santa Cruz elephant seal research program. He will discuss the research methods used to study these animals on their epic migrations and share what he and other researchers ...
 Wonderfest Science Envoys are early-career researchers with special communication skills and aspirations. Following short talks on provocative modern science topics, these two Science Envoys will answer questions with insight and enthusiasm:UC Berkeley plant biologist Enrico Calvanese on The Interpreters of Life's Code - Proteins are molecular machines that enable all ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 05/29/24
Reimagining Care: Adapting to Shifts in Behavioral Health PolicyAs Mental Health Awareness month ends, join us for a discussion about the changing landscape of behavioral health and substance use treatment in San Francisco and California.Join changemakers from local service provider, PRC, and the California Association of Social Rehabilitation Agencies, to delve into the fundamentals of behavioral health and ...
The quantum laws governing atoms and other tiny objects seem to defy common sense, and information encoded in quantum systems has weird properties that baffle our feeble human minds. John Preskill will explain why he loves quantum entanglement, the elusive feature making quantum information fundamentally different from information in the ...
This student-run monthly series spotlights the latest research from Stanford, presented by PhD candidates and postdocsSpeaker: Elizabeth Zhang, Stanford UniversityRegister at weblink
The compositional diversity and the growth of eruptible melt-rich horizons in magma reservoirs is regulated by the processes that control melt-crystal separation. Melt-crystal separation is generally driven by relatively small density differences (in silicic magmas) and the phase separation process must be taking place at a faster or comparable rate ...
In the competitive landscape of energy markets, convergence bidding has become an essential strategy for enhancing market efficiency. This presentation explores the principles and benefits of convergence bidding, focusing on its role in aligning prices between Day-Ahead Markets (DAM) and Real-Time Markets (RTM).Gridmatic, a leader in energy trading, utilizes cutting-edge ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Determined: A Science of Life Without Free WillIn his best-selling book Behave, Dr. Robert Sapolsky argued that while we may not grasp the precise marriage of nature and nurture that creates the physics and chemistry at the base of human behavior, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Out of this comes a perspective that as biological organisms, ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Feeling EmotionalUnlock the powerful and varied world of emotions tonight. Can you really catch feelings from those around you? And can you judge an emotion from someone’s face alone? Discover how people are motivated by emotions, perception, and memory, and maybe even embrace feelings that you usually shy away from.What's That ...
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.Step inside the iconic ...
Come hear our guest speaker as he discusses how artificial intelligence and microgravity are poised to revolutionize the future space economy in a variety of different ways, from machine vision and navigation, to medical advances and additive manufacturing. Aside from the technical aspects, Mr. Tadros will also touch on some ...
Round robin of noted scientists and amateur astronomers showing photos/videos of the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse.Join us to see stunning images and videos of the most recent Total Solar Eclipse last April 8. The eclipse started in the Pacific, touched land in Mazatlán, Mexico, entered through Texas, crossed several ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
India's Digital RevolutionFrom launching a digital identity system used by 1.3 billion people, to evolving from a primarily cash-based society to the country with the highest volume of digital payments in the world, India's digital transformation is a remarkable success story. A set of public sector digital technologies known as the "India ...
Oceans SeminarFor the eighth installment of the Oceans' Spring Seminar Series our guest speaker is the Oceans Department's very own Fiorenza Micheli. For her talk, Fio will be diving into the insights that she's gained from spending two decades practicing participatory research in Baja California, Mexico. As well as discussing the transferability and generality of approaches and ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Starry Nights Star PartyThe San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA), working with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA), is glad to co-host a public star party at Rancho Canada del Oro (RCDO) Open Space Preserve. This site, just 30 minutes south of downtown San Jose, features dark skies. It's dark enough to ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
Saturday, 06/01/24
Family Day at Martin Griffin PreserveVisit Martin Griffin Preserve in Stinson Beach and let your kids be your guide!Enjoy walking trails, redwood forests, Bolinas Lagoon views, and more. Only a short drive to the beach.
Where: Stinson BeachCost: Free
Chabot Pride: #SpaceForAllBring the whole family to kickstart your Pride Month with this out-of-this-world Pride party at Chabot! Discover the science of rainbows, dance with family & friends at the DJ dance party, and get fired up to experience how Rocket Fuel is made with local drag superstar VERA! in our very ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 General, $19 Kids, Srs. Students, Free Members
East Bay Green Home TourSee what your East Bay neighbors are doing with their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, conserve water, and move towards a safer, healthier, greener future.This year’s Green Home Tour will include a virtual tour of 3 homes in the morning and an in-person tour ...
Where: Cost: Free
Nike Missile Site Veteran Open HouseVeterans of the Nike program come to the site to share their stories with visitors and give guided tours of SF88 between the hours of 12pm - 3pm The SF-88 Nike Missile Site is the most fully restored Nike missile site in the country. During the tense years of the Cold War, from ...
Where: Mill ValleyCost: Free
On The Bay film program + Bay CruiseTogether with Shaping San Francisco, the Kanbar Forum at the Exploratorium presents short films created by artists and scientists, who explore unique cultural aspects of our Bay - its waterways, shorelines, the natural elements, and humans at work and play. The program will be followed by a shoreline history boat ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with ExplOratorium admission, Bay Cruise $69
Love is a universal experience found in all human cultures. Across the entirety of human culture, our single greatest commonality is the brain. What happens in the brains of people in love? In this talk, I discuss the three basic types of love (Lust, Romantic Attraction, and Attachment) and their ...
Where: Cost: Free
Binocular Stargazing at Coyote Valley Open Space PreserveWant to learn the night sky? Want to see the Milky Way and the stars contained in it? Did you know that you don’t need to spend a ton of money on a telescope to do so? All you need is a decent pair of binoculars.Come out and attend the ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
Starry Nights Star Party - RescheduledThe San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA), working with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA), is glad to co-host a public star party at Rancho Canada del Oro (RCDO) Open Space Preserve. This site, just 30 minutes south of downtown San Jose, features dark skies. It's dark enough to ...
