Gliese 12 B: A Promising Earth-to-Venus-Sized Exoplanet - LivestreamWhen scientists found the first exoplanets over 30 years ago, the discovery defied all expectations. In the following decades, with the advent of NASA's Kepler and TESS missions and numerous ground-based observatories, the exoplanet count has risen to nearly 6,000 confirmed worlds and some 7,200 candidates. Press releases on newly ...
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Astronomy on Tap Baton Rouge - LivestreamCelebrating 25 Years of the Chandra X-ray Observatory: From Fierce Planets to Fierce AstrophysicsSpeaker: Dr. Rob Hynes, Louisiana State UniversityFrozen Fierce: The Cold and Lonely Planets That Will be Found by the Nancy Grace Roman TelescopeSpeaker: Dr. Matt Penny, Louisiana State UniversityWatch the talks here
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Hearts and Minds: Rebuilding Respect for Science Through Engaging Science Communication - LivestreamThe American public is increasingly skeptical of experts, including scientists, healthcare professionals, and other researchers. Many experts respond by sharing more facts and information and/or bemoaning the lack of science literacy. Laura Lindenfeld believes there is another, more effective way to rebuild public trust in science and research.Join Skeptical Inquirer ...
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Science on Tap: Backyard Predators - Coexistence in the Urban-Wildland InterfaceIt’s a fact we’re all well aware of: human settlements don’t exist in a vacuum, no matter where we are, there will always be wildlife to interact with. As we’ve adapted to living in ecosystems so has wildlife, at times to their benefit and at others to their detriment. Join ...
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After Dark: PrideKick off Pride weekend at After Dark! We embrace the full spectrum of sci-curious and art-oriented folks. Come play with our 650+ exhibits, grab a drink, and enjoy a roof-raising music set from the 2024 Pride Grand Marshal Tory Teasley!
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
PRIDE NightLifeCelebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a night dedicated to community, activism, and joy. Featuring drag by Oaklash.
The Perseverance Rover has spent three years exploring the Jezero Crater on Mars. After exploring the crater floor, Perseverance is now exploring the Delta and working its way to the crater rim.Speaker: Kim Steadman, NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratorySee weblink for links to watch on YouTube
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Making News: How Tech Shapes Journalism and SocietyToday, journalism, technology, and political polarization are profoundly changing one another - and us. But this is far from the first time these forces have collided. What lessons does history hold? Before the rise of the web and social media, cable television introduced a profit-driven news industry with dramatic consequences for ...
