At the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the coming decade will see discovery potential determined not only by luminosity but by the intelligence embedded inside the detector itself. In the absence of any clear signs for physics beyond the standard model, two options remain: either new physics is beyond the reach ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Energy Transition Leadership Seminar: Halliburton CEO, Jeff MillerStanford Energy welcomes Jeff Miller, Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Halliburton. Focusing on the challenges of energy transition and the pathway forward to meeting those challenges simultaneously, this session discusses the role of oil and gas in an evolving energy mix and how the core ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Muscle, The Stuff that Moves Us and Why It MattersJoin us for an intriguing look at muscle power - and the surprising ways muscle can reveal what we’re capable of.Bonnie Tsui, author of On Muscle, will be joined by filmmaker Paige Bethmann and the subject of Bethmann’s documentary, Ku Stevens. Her film, Remaining Native, tells the story of 17-year-old ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, discount for members
Good Grief: The 10 Steps - Film Screening and Climate Anxiety WorkshopThe Climate One radio show and podcast explores the many dimensions of the climate crisis. But sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen when the microphones are off - when we gather to reflect and connect in a room together. For this special in-person event, we’re doing things a little differently. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $10 Members
The State of…Sex - Conversations on Connection, Kink, and HealingWhat's happening in the evolving landscape of sex in America? Explore topics from shifting intimacy trends and the intersection of kink and trauma to actionable strategies for more fulfilling sensuality and sexual experiences. Midori, founder of ForteFemme and author of The Seductive Art of Japanese Rope Bondage, and David F. ...
The EARNEST Consortium, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is dedicated to identifying and advancing solutions for the future of the U.S. electricity system. As part of its public engagement, EARNEST is launching its first webinar series, focused on “U.S. Grid Reliability and Resilience.”This third session will feature ...
Changes in terrestrial water storage (TWS) are a critical indicator of freshwater availability. We use NASA GRACE/GRACE-FO data to show that the continents have undergone unprecedented TWS loss since 2002. Areas experiencing drying increased by twice the size of California annually, creating ‘mega-drying’ regions across the northern hemisphere. While most ...
Maryam Khanbaghi is the director of Power Systems and Sustainable Energy Program and associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringEditor's Note: This speaker has been rescheduled for May 22, 2025
Join planetary scientist Beth Johnson as we explore a groundbreaking discovery from NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars. Scientists have identified siderite??"a rare iron carbonate mineral??"within ancient Martian rocks, offering new insights into Mars' once-thicker atmosphere and its now-lost carbon cycle. This discovery reshapes our understanding of the Red Planet's climate ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: #FAILWhat do scientists and artists have in common? Countless fails! In fact, having things go wrong is a normal and essential part of the creative and scientific process. Join us at After Dark to embrace, normalize, and celebrate failure, and find out how mistakes can lead to surprising discoveries and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLife: InkedIt's our third annual celebration of ink! Explore the wonders of ink, from cephalopods to live tattoos - yes, the real kind.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
Friday, 06/06/25
Hike at Calero County ParkJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) at Calero County Park, one of the region’s most beautiful oak woodlands just south of San Jose on the westside of Santa Clara Valley. You will be led by POST ambassadors who will share about the natural history of the area and about POST’s ...
First Friday at CuriodysseySwing into the weekend with music, food trucks, animals, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 pm until 8 pm, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Enjoying animal presentation, science activities, and dance to some of your favorite hits.
Where: San MateoCost: $27.95 General, $23.95 Senior, Student, Child
Sound Memories: A Global Dialogue on Preserving Memory Through SoundSwissnex in San Francisco, together with Swissnex in China and the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich present "Sound Memories" a hybrid event exploring how technology can preserve and revive sound-related objects through audio visualization and design. This event is part of a global initiative.This artist talk will shed light on new ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
First Friday: PrideKick off Pride Month with the whole family with an out-of-this-world celebration of science, creativity, and community! Explore hands-on science demos that will ignite your curiosity, get creative with themed crafts, and groove to live music that will have everyone on their feet. Gather with the community in this colorful ...
Where: OaklandCost: $10 General, $5 Kids & Seniors
Saturday, 06/07/25
First Saturday: Free Tour of the Santa Cruz ArboretumAround the World in 60-90 Minutes!On the first Saturday of each month, the Arboretum offers a docent or staff-led tour of the Arboretum.Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, California, and Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens or the developing World Conifer Collection or Rare Fruit ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission, and for members
Deliciously Smart: Regenerative Eating with Delicious Future - POSTPONEDJoin The Lawrence for an engaging workshop in partnership with Delicious Future, a Bay Area-based organization dedicated to a positive future of food!If you’ve explored The Future of Food exhibit, you may be inspired to ask: what does this mean for me and my diet? In this session you’ll explore ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $60
Twilight Tales at the RefugeJoin us for an evening at the refuge in Alviso to hear tales of rails, tales of tails, and tales of gold, silver, and … garbage. You’ll learn why the refuge was created and why it is so important to all of us. Then as the sun sets, you’ll go ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
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 conditions ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Sunday, 06/08/25
Growing Young Minds: National Children's DayOn National Children’s Day, join The Lawrence Hall of Science for a celebration of how curiosity and play shape learning. Discover playful activities with your kids that encourage joint exploration, decision-making, and attention in Curiosity Corner/Esquina Curiosa. Plus, Snoopy’s Home Ice’s very own Snoopy costume character, a master of imagination ...
