Let's Try and Be More Tolerant: On Tolerant Property Testing and Distance ApproximationA property testing algorithm is required to accept objects that have a prespecified property P and reject those that are relatively far from having P. To this end, it is given query (or sampling) access to the object, and is allowed a small failure probability. Its query/sample complexity is required ...
Deep-sea coral reefs rely on relatively low organic matter input that is often characterized by large fluctuations in quantity and quality. Understanding how reef-forming deep-sea corals allocate this limited energy to reproduction is crucial, especially as climate change impacts both food input and metabolic demands on reefs. By comparing deep ...
Where: Cost: Free
2024 International Observe the Moon Night - LivestreamJoin NASA’s Night Sky Network and the International Observe the Moon Night team to learn about this global observing event, how you can get involved, and about the program resources available to event hosts this year.There are many ways to observe, and many ways to get involved! Find out about ...
$500,000. It should be easy money for the right person. The Center for Inquiry Investigations Group (CFIIG) Paranormal Challenge offers a $500,000 prize to anyone who can demonstrate any paranormal, supernatural, or occult power under scientific testing conditions. It is, by far, the world's largest prize for scientifically proving superpowers ...
Explore sea level rise through the lens of both art and science! Learn about the facts, figures and feelings that will impact our environment for decades to come, and hear from artists and scientists on what they're doing to adapt to our shifting reality.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95 General, Free for members
What Does Climate Science tell us about the current extraordinary year of extremes? Where are we in deploying Climate solutions?Speaker: Peter Sinclair is a Videographer, specializing in environmental and renewable energy issues, based in Midland, Michigan. His YouTube video series, "Climate Denial Crock of the Week", the blog of ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 08/09/24
Astro 101: Intro to AstronomyThis event provides an introduction to astronomy. 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, and learn something about how we see them through our ...
Dr. Steph Sallum is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UC Irvine. She studies planet formation directly with high resolution imaging and interferometry. She develops and applies interferometric techniques on adaptive-optics corrected telescopes, and uses them to image young stars and protoplanetary disks. This approach allows her to ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $29 General
In Town Star PartyCome join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.Event details:Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. The event duration is 2 hours. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their telescopes.Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 08/10/24
City Public Star PartyCome join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!The event will take place in Tunnel Tops National Park, parking is located adjacent to Picnic Place (210 Lincoln Blvd for GPS) with the telescopes setup in the East Meadow.Dress warmly as ...
Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.Dr. Jorge Moreno is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Pomona College, and the fourth Mexican scholar to receive tenure in astronomy/astrophysics in the United States. He is also the 2023-2025 IDEA ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $60 General, $99 Preferred, $129 Preferred+
Sunday, 08/11/24
Family Story Walk: A Home for SaltyStory Walks are a great way to connect children & families to nature. Join us for a free Story Walk through the habitats of Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge! As you walk down the trail, stop and read the story about Salty, the Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, who ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
2024 Summer Science GamesOn the same day as the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, join us for a friendly competition. Like the Olympians, you can be "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together." Use your physics and engineering knowledge to compete in a variety of science challenges and games. Build and ...
It'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 ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Perseids Meteor ShowerJoin Chabot astronomers for a watch party of the Perseids - one of most abundant meteor showers of the year. Every August, the Earth passes through the debris of the giant comet Swift-Tuttle, the origin of this famed shower. Named for the region of the sky where the shower appears ...
