Hadal ecosystems belong to the least understood environments on Earth. It is commonly thought that microbial communities in hadal trenches are composed of pressure-tolerant taxa that are remnants of shallower surface communities and piezophilic taxa that are specifically adapted to high pressure. However, few studies have conducted systematic comparisons of ...
Percolating just out of sight and mind at the former Naval Shipyards at Hunters Point is one of the nation's most severe toxic hotspots. Radioactive debris from the H-Bomb tests in the 1940s and 1950s was brought back to Hunters Point for testing and cleaning. Ensuing waste ended up in ...
Register herefor the online LASER: 12pm California time. Program for the online LASER: Catherine Wagner (Mills College) on "TBA" Ilan Stavans (Amherst College) on Octavio Paz Victoria Shen (Media Artist) on "TBA"
Gary Steinberg (Stanford) on "Stem cell therapy for stroke" Joshua Landy (Stanford) on "Literature and the Brain" Susan Clark (Stanford) on "The interstellar medium and its impact on cosmological models Mark Pauline (Survival Research Labs) on "TBA" Location: LiKa Shing Building, Room LK101
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
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 ...
Where: Morgan hillCost: Free
Geminid Meteor Shower Watch PartyGet ready to light up the chilly December night with wonder at our Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Party! Under the vast winter sky, the Geminids will dazzle with their brilliant streaks of light, a celestial gift from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. As Earth sails through trails of cosmic dust, these ...
Where: OaklandCost: $15 General, $7 Ages 2 - 12
Sunday, 12/14/25
Marine Science Sunday - Seal and Sea Lion Superstars of 2025Visit 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, ...
