Winter Bird WalkJoin Chris Carmichael in search of both resident and migrant birds in the Garden’s many bird friendly micro habitats. Chris will be joined by Susan Greef, Garden Member and avid birder. Beginning and experienced bird watchers are welcome.This walk follows uneven terrain, with areas of paved and unpaved trail. For ...
As the scientific community faces increasing volatility and uncertainty, questions abound. How can we get folks outside of academia to support research? Which projects should we promote? What messages will resonate with people? Clearly communicating the value of ocean science has never been more critical. As a professional science communicator with over ...
Where: Cost: Free
LASER October Event - LivestreamSarah Cole (Columbia University) on "Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway"John Wehrle (Muralist and Phtographer) on "Visual Stories, Public Works, and Private Thoughts"
Quantum computing holds the promise of generating novel data efficiently that classical systems cannot??"data that fuels AI models, drives scientific discovery, and unlocks new ways of understanding our world. But to realize this potential, quantum computers must become dramatically more reliable, capable of producing high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this ...
RoboBusiness: Advancing Human-Robot Collaboration Through Natural Language AIExplore SRI’s Shared Understanding for Wide-Area human-robot Collaboration (SUWAC) project that uses large language models (LLMs) to transform how humans communicate with diverse robot teams - terrestrial, aerial, and underwater. SRI’s AI-based platform enables natural language interaction with mobile robots across dynamic 3D environments, supporting complex, multi-robot operations from remote ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost:
Unraveling Flavor Chemistry Sensory Experience and Food Innovation - LivestreamFlavor is far more than taste - it's a multisensory experience shaped by complex chemical interactions and human perception. This talk will explore the research activities at the Flavor Research and Education Center, where we investigate the molecular drivers of flavor and their role in food choice, preference, and health. ...
From the reintroduction of beavers for natural flood management to the managed grazing of cattle for biodiversity gain, the inclusion - or use - of nonhumans in/as environmental interventions is gaining traction as ‘win-win’ governance techniques for the Anthropocene, associated with a policy turn towards ‘Nature-based Solutions’ (NbS) to climate ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
LASER October Event - In personDanika Cooper (UC Berkeley) on "Dry Matters: How desert landscapes are essential to our collective futuresJudy Dater (Photographer) on "Tell me who you are: My Life in Photography"Daine Lopes da Silva (Kinetech Arts) on "DanceHack - The Intersection of dance and Technology"Luciano Chessa (Composer) on TBAPlease note change in start ...
ViridisChem: AI-Driven Tools Enabling Green Chemistry Adoption - LivestreamViridisChem was started by founders Neelam Vaidya and Rahul Vaidya, to address the needs of scientists involved in product development within the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Petrochemical, Cosmetics, Textile, Paint and House-hold products.As the foundation of its AI-powered solutions, ViridisChem has built one of the largest and most curated toxicity databases with ...
Where: Cost: Free
SETI Live: Do Aliens Speak Physics?Do Aliens Speak Physics?: And Other Questions about Science and the Nature of Reality (Whiteson & Warner, 2025) is a mind-bending exploration into what it would mean, scientifically and philosophically, for humans to communicate with an extraterrestrial intelligence through the language of physics. Daniel Whiteson, a particle physicist, and Andy ...
This presentation explores the rise of “God-like AI” - ultra-intelligent systems with capabilities that could surpass human cognition and decision-making. It highlights how rapid advances in artificial general intelligence (AGI), machine learning, and neural networks may lead to the creation of autonomous entities that can influence economies, governments, and societal ...
Since its debut in 2016, Stranger Things now entering its final season??"has been a pop culture phenomenon. The show follows a group of friends in the 1980s in Indiana as they face epic threats against the very fabric of reality as we know it. Along the way, they encounter secretive ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightLife Presents: NASAYA & FriendsNASAYA’s bringing his signature sound - glitchy, global, and built for late-night movement. He’s headlining a night of lush, layered sound with openers edapollo and Seb Wildblood. If your perfect vibe lives somewhere between hypnotic and high-energy, this one’s for you. Sounds in the Piazza by Ghost Dragon & J-Blenz.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
'FOLLOW THE RAIN' - a journey into the exquisite world of fungiWe are thrilled to be able to share a screening of the new Australian documentary FOLLOW THE RAIN - a journey into the weird and exquisite world of fungi.Filmed over several years across some of the wildest landscapes in Australia, Follow the Rain is about fungi and the living, breathing ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12.51
After Dark: CMYKShow off your true colors at After Dark! Put on a selection of eye-catching accessories (or bring your own) and strut down a runway in front of our iconic Colored Shadows exhibit. Uncover the secrets of primary colors, play with optical illusions, and learn about the hidden hues beyond the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for Members
Bats consume large quantities of insects each night. Learn about these fascinating flying mammals and meet live native ambassador bats.Speaker: Mary Jean (Corky) Quirk, NorCal BatsClick here to watch
Superconducting and photonic circuits are among the most advanced platforms for quantum information processing. However, superconductivity and optics are incompatible in many aspects as superconductors could absorb photons, and optical excitations are known to lead to excess microwave noises. I will present an ongoing effort at Yale that brings superconductivity ...
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, 10/18/25
Fall Baylands BioblitzJoin the Environmental Volunteers, in partnership with Nuestra Casa, for a Fall BioBlitz in the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve and Byxbee Park. Fall is a wonderful time for migrating birds, and our waterways will be full of interesting critters. Join us to learn about some of our native and ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Green@Home Tour: Peninsula & South BayExplore homes throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, ranging from new construction to those transitioning from gas.Gain valuable insights from tour hosts on appliance selection, contractor decisions, installation processes, tax credits and incentives, making your transition to electric living informed and cost-effective.Attendees will have the opportunity to see firsthand ...
Where: Cost: Free
Starry Nights Star PartyJoin the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) and Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) for an unforgettable night of exploring the night sky. Our knowledgeable docents, members of SJAA, will be your guides to providing valuable insights into the wonders of our universe. The viewing site, Rancho Canada del ...
Just what is the Connection Between Physics and Music?What we are nowadays hearing of the language of spectra is a true "music of the spheres" within the atom, chords of integral relationships, an order and Harmony that becomes ever more perfect in spite of the manifold variety." - Sommerfeld (1919).From the Neanderthals to Pythagoras, through the Enlightenment, to ...
Extreme Ultraviolet light sources based on high-order harmonic generation in gases consist of extremely short light bursts, in the 100-attosecond range, allowing for outstanding temporal resolution. Attosecond pulses enable the study of atoms in an entirely new way. It is now possible to measure tiny time delays in photoionization and ...
Speaker: David Liu, Harvard UniversityG. N. Lewis Memorial Lecture
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Popping the Science Bubble - Two TalksSolving Cold Cases is Star-Forming RegionsSpeaker: Eleanor Greenspoon, UC BerkeleyOur greatest telescopes are billions of light years awaySpeaker: Riley Owens, UC BerkeleyAttend in person or click here to watch online
Let's dive deep into the magical world of fungi and fermentation spotlighting koji - an ancient fungi whose role has affected human civilization for over 2,500 years. In this talk, we will learn what koji is, and its historical significance in food preservation. Learn how a fungus is able to ferment simple ingredients into extraordinary ...
