NASA is launching a spacecraft to Jupiter's ocean moon Europa in October 2024 to learn more about its potential habitability. Scientists describe Europa as an "ocean world" because decades of evidence from analysis of spacecraft observations strongly suggest that an ocean of liquid water is hidden beneath the moon's icy ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members & Seniors
In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse in recent years, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally ...
A Memorial Lecture on the Engineering Aspects of the World Trade Center Collapse - LivestreamFirst, this Memorial lecture honors the memories of the victims of the tragic and criminal terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001, as well as pays tribute to the first responders, the firefighters, EMTs, and police officers, who so heroically sacrificed their lives to save ...
Every second, enormous amounts of sensory information assault us. How does the brain extract the most relevant bits from this information firehose? Attention is one important brain mechanism for selecting certain aspects of the environment for enhanced processing. A better understanding of attention's effect on perception improves a wide variety ...
Conservation genomics has long operated within a colonial framework of resource extraction: biologists collect specimens from habitats and transport them elsewhere for analysis. Sample collection often occurs in resource-poor but biodiverse regions, with analysis restricted to resource-rich urban areas. This process not only removes samples but also opportunities for local ...
Previous research finds that group members often prioritize benefiting their in-group over harming out-groups (“in-group love” hypothesis) and typically focus on maximizing positive outcomes for their group. However, real-world decisions often involve choosing between net-negative options, where group members may avoid supporting opponents even at their own group’s expense. In ...
Coping with Political Stress: Staying Grounded, Engaged and EffectiveIn today's dynamic political landscape, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected. In a 2022 study done by the American Psychological Association, more than three-quarters of adults (76%) said that the future of our nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. The constant barrage of news, ...
Coastal Walk at Cowell-Purisima TrailJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful 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 winter ...
Join the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity for an exciting webinar featuring Citizen Lab(opens in a new tab) researchers Noura Aljizawi, Gözde Böcü, and Nicola Lawford to present their report, "Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience for Transnational Dissidents."The report examines the cybersecurity challenges faced by grassroots transnational advocacy groups in the United States. that are targeted by ...
Science on Tap: Nuclear Testing Impacts and ResilienceNuclear testing has had long-lasting and serious impacts on our environmental and human communities, shifting, distorting, and creating new and often difficult landscapes, needs, and stories. During our next Science on Tap after a happy half-hour sponsored by our wonderful friends at Peter B’s Brewpub, we will talk with three ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $20 General, $15 Members advance, $25 at door
After Dark: See For YourselfSummer might be almost over, but the fun is always going strong at After Dark. Come play with 700+ interactive exhibits that explore the wonderful scientific phenomena all around us, and dive deeper with some of our most iconic exhibits. Feel your way through the Tactile Dome guided by your ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for Members
Vagrancy in Birds - LivestreamDo you chase rare birds that accidentally occur in our area outside of their normal migration range? If so, you enjoy finding vagrant birds, a phenomenon many Marin County birders pursue at the Outer Point within Point Reyes National Seashore and other California coastal areas. This presentation will highlight the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Bots vs Ballots: AI and the 2024 ElectionHow worried should we be about AI and the election? As advances in generative artificial intelligence stand to disrupt elections, we ask what the latest developments mean in 2024 and for the future of democracy. AI has been used to doctor photos, create deep fakes, manipulate candidates' voices and seed ...
How do individuals decide whether to get vaccinated, consume genetically modified foods, or vote to support climate change mitigation efforts in their neighborhood? Democracies depend on educated citizens who can make informed decisions about scientific issues. In, Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do About It, Sinatra and ...
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have received widespread attention over the past 20 years due to their remarkable physical, mechanical and chemical properties, and our ability to integrate them into devices. In this seminar, I will detail our recent work in the development of the next generation of 2D materials. I will ...
Kits Cubed is back and excited for our fourth annual STEM Fair presented by California Life Sciences. The fair will feature a wide range of STEM booths to introduce Oakland youth to the wonders of science.Come enjoy energy filled games, hands-on science activities, and live music. This event will kick ...
Where: OaklandCost: Free
Lucy and the Taung Child: A Century of Science - LivestreamA century ago, a small skull discovered at a South African quarry challenged what we thought we knew about human origins. Fifty years later, the discovery of Lucy in Ethiopia further transformed our understanding of how we became human. Join experts from Ethiopia, South Africa, and North America for a free ...
Where: Cost: Free
Designing Tomorrow - LivestreamThe half-century history of environmental protection is, at best, mixed and the approaches of the past will need to be significantly changed if we are going to realize a sustainable future. While there have been improvements since the 1960's in the most obvious and egregious problems such as air and ...
Where: Cost: Free
Family Nature Adventure: The Amazing World of Butterflies, Insects, and Helpful PollinatorsThrough fun, engaging activities, experiments, and crafts, children will discover the diverse and extraordinary characteristics of native pollinators. Learn about the butterflies, bees, birds, and others that pollinate our favorite flowers, then embark on a short exploration walk to spot some in the local redwood forest. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic ...
Where: OaklandCost: $35 General, $25 Members
Foothills Family Nature WalkJoin us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. See weblink to register via EventBrite. Space is limited.
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
City Public Star Party - Observe the Moon NightJoin us for a special edition of the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers city star party where together with thousands of people around the globe will all observe the moon for International Observe the Moon Night. For more information on ways to participate and to learn more about our nearest celestial ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Observe The Moon Night at FoothillIn partnership with the Peninsula Astronomical Society, the Foothill College Astronomy Department is hosting an event as part of NASA's Observe the Moon night. We will have a variety of telescopes next to the Foothill College Observatory, to enjoy views of Earth's moon and other fun objects on the sky (like ...
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 ...
