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 ...
Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems (MCEs) in the Hawaiian Archipelago are low-light and presumably oligotrophic environments, yet contain a high diversity and abundance of macroalgae. What processes are driving the high abundance and diversity of these algae? Measurements of macroalgal tissue nutrients, stable isotopes, and irradiance profiles in the water column were ...
Where: Cost: Free
Establishing AI Risk Thresholds: A Critical Global Policy Priority - LivestreamAs artificial intelligence continues to impact our lives, it increasingly poses serious risks to our economy, security, and social institutions. From job displacement, discrimination, and fraud to new emerging threats in bioweapon creation and cyberattacks, the risk space has grown as capabilities advance. This raises a critical question; who is ...
Where: Cost: Free
Accelerating Medical Innovation - From Ideas to Biomaterials to ImpactAccelerating medical innovation depends on approaches that efficiently move promising ideas toward patient care. Translation is often slowed by technical complexity, regulatory requirements, and the challenges of bridging laboratory research with clinical practice. Combining materials science, clinical insight, and bioinspired design offers a path to overcome these barriers and create ...
This talk explores the forms of public and private governance that facilitate localized corporate domination, aiming to contextualize contemporary enclaves ??" like Elon Musk’s municipal incorporations in Texas, Disney’s special district near Orlando, and global “private city” movements ??" within a longer history of capital-governed communities. I argue that local ...
The semiconductor industry is entering a new era. The explosive growth of AI is driving exponential demand for advanced logic and memory devices, requiring lateral and vertical scaling, complex 3D architecture design, all while managing cost efficiency and prioritizing sustainability goals. This complexity of manufacturing next-generation chips is quickly surpassing ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Bay Area BatsCome learn about our CA native bats with Director of NorCal Bats Corky Quirk. Through her slideshow and audio presentation, we will dive into the nature of bats, and discover the importance of bats in our environment. We’ll also discuss the harmful myths that surround these animals. Live bats will ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $5 -$20
A Storm of Stars - LivestreamJoin the NASA Night Sky Network along with Shane Larson, where we’ll discuss the discovery of the Milky Way, how our perceptions of it constantly shape and change our understanding of other galaxies, and the Cosmos on much larger scales.For most of human history, we have been aware of the ...
Where: Cost: Free
Virtual Skeptics in the PubThis is a casual night of socializing with fellow science-forward skeptics and with others inhabiting our oblate spheroidal planet.
Changing the Conversation: An Introduction to Effective Climate Change Communication - LivestreamStruggling to get people to connect with climate change? Facts and science are essential, but they’re not always enough. Social science gives us proven strategies for making climate change messages resonate. Join the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCCI) for a special ASL (American Sign Language)-accessible presentation ...
As both climate disasters and climate denial intensify, the battles over how??"and how quickly??"to transform our industrial systems have become increasingly heated. Drawing on comparative case studies from Europe, Asia, and the US, this talk examines how coalitions can succeed in driving rapid sustainability transitions despite powerful incumbent opposition. Through ...
After Dark: Death and LifeCelebrate life??"and its decline and renewal??"tonight with fascinating talks, thought-provoking exhibits, and a close look at how the end of life leads to new beginnings in nature. Find out what death has taught scientists about living beings, revive tardigrade from cryptobiosis, and honor Dia de los Muertos with dazzling altars ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Artful Intelligence: A Panel Discussion on Empowering Human CreativityThere is a growing sense that AI and algorithmic thinking are encroaching on key areas of our social, professional, and creative lives. In partnership with the newly launched Artful Intelligence Institute, and to celebrate the release of Thinking Like a Human: The Power of Your Mind in the Age of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $5 early bird, $10 general
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $15 General, $10 Members
NightLife: Día de los MuertosDonde la música y la memoria se encuentran. Join us for our third annual Día de los Muertos celebration, honoring tradition through art, music, and community.
Expanding the spatiotemporal control of light into the subwavelength and subcycle domain represents an important milestone in the development of new photonic materials and technologies. In this talk, I will introduce high-Q dielectric Mie resonant metasurfaces as a viable material platform in this endeavor and show how subwavelength all-optical refractive ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Spooky AstronomyGet in the Halloween spirit with a night of cosmic chills and family thrills. Join us for a frightfully fun event featuring ooey gooey science demos, creepy crafting, pumpkin carving, and not-so-scary storytime! See weblink for ticket information
Where: OaklandCost: TBA
Bats Alive! - An Evening ExplorationJoin the Youth Science Institute (YSI) for a fascinating evening all about one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures??"bats! Hosted by YSI’s former Executive Director and bat expert, Dave Johnston, this special program will shed light on the vital role bats play in our ecosystems. Learn about their incredible adaptations, the important ...
Where: Los GatosCost: Free
Saturday, 10/25/25
Science Saturday: Spooky ScienceJoin us for a spine-chilling Science Saturday dedicated to exploring the spooky and creepy aspects of nature. Discover the eerie world of nocturnal creatures as we delve into the lives of bats, owls, and other mysterious animals that thrive in the darkness. Learn about the fascinating adaptations of these creatures ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free with admission
Stewardship Saturday: Uncovering the Wonders of WetlandsJoin the the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory and The Marine Mammal Center for a hands-on exploration of the Bay’s wetlands and learn about the incredible biodiversity of this ecosystem. During this event, we’ll conduct a Bioblitz and nature journaling to discover hidden wildlife, learn about the vital connection between ...
Where: HaywardCost: Free
Tech or Treat at The Tech InteractiveTech or Treat is back! Join us if you dare for a day of spooky science at The Tech Interactive. This family-friendly celebration combines the thrills of Halloween with the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Come curious and in costume for a frightfully fun day designed ...
Where: San JoseCost: $38 General, $28 Child/Senior/Student
The 12th edition of the Bay Area Science Festival, Northern California’s largest celebration of science, returns to San Francisco. For the festival, we will be transforming the beautiful expansive lawn and pine grove at the Koret Quad of UC San Francisco's Mission Bay campus and adjacent renowned educational, medical and ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Electric Vehicle Frunk-or-Treat Bring the whole family for costumes, and spooky fun at our Electric Vehicle (EV) Frunk-or-Treat! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 433 Charles Street. Costumes encouraged, candy guaranteed. Ghouls and goblins of all ages welcome!At our event, you'll have the opportunity to:View a lineup ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost: Free
Spooky Solar Critters WorkshopCreepy Crawlies, Haunted Bugs, and Solar-Powered Scares - summoning spooky science at The Tech Interactive! Join us if you dare for a frightfully fun outdoor experience where science meets the supernatural! Get hands-on with eerie electronics as you design and build your own solar-powered spooky critter - a creepy, crawly ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General + admission, $7 Members
Bat Week: Caller IDBats can be tricky to spot and are often next to impossible identify to species if you're lucky enough to see one whizz by. Thankfully, their echolocation calls can sometimes reveal which species you have flying around you.In celebration of Bat Week, join us for a presentation that will cover ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Sunday, 10/26/25
Wetlands: Natural Shields Against Climate ChangeInternational Day of Climate Change is on October 24th. Celebrate over the weekend by joining us for this presentation and walk at the Refuge! You'll learn about how wetlands act like natural shields against climate change, and why the wetlands protected by the Refuge are so important to all of us! ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Marine Science Sunday - Creatures of the DeepVisit our hospital and visitor center in Sausalito, California, to learn more about what The Marine Mammal Center is doing to help save marine mammals found along the California coast and beyond, and learn more about how you can help.These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free with admission
Spooky Solar Critters WorkshopCreepy Crawlies, Haunted Bugs, and Solar-Powered Scares - summoning spooky science at The Tech Interactive! Join us if you dare for a frightfully fun outdoor experience where science meets the supernatural! Get hands-on with eerie electronics as you design and build your own solar-powered spooky critter - a creepy, crawly ...
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General + admission, $7 Members
Abstract TBASpeaker: Lio Wong, Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) Institute
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Light Dark Matter eXperiment: A Discovery Experiment for Sub-GeV Dark MatterNearly a century after first observing dark matter, we have an impressive understanding of its astronomical and cosmological properties but remarkably little knowledge of its fundamental nature. One leading paradigm postulates new fundamental particles that were in thermal equilibrium with ordinary matter in the early universe ??" thermal relics ??" ...
Macro-energy systems modelers are regularly asked to capture greater detail in technology and behavior, often without a sense of how these additions to models could affect projected outcomes. In this talk, Valerie will discuss which attributes of technology and behavior can most affect modeled outcomes and policy prescriptions, using examples ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
United for Disability and Climate Justice - LivestreamDaphne Frias is a 27-year-old Latina and Disability rights advocate with Cerebral Palsy. She was featured in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, and on NPR. In this talk, Daphne explains how disability rights connect to protecting the environment. She also shows how we can learn from the strength of ...
