Infragravity waves (IGWs) play a key role in nearshore processes and the excitation of long-period microseisms (the so-called “hum”), yet the dynamics of IGW generation, propagation, and dissipation across diverse beach/shelf morphologies and sea states remain sparsely documented. Using three days of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) data from the Ocean ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
SETI Live: What to Expect in Space Science 2026 - LivestreamNew missions, new data, new questions about our place in the cosmos.2026 is a pivotal year for space science. From humans returning to the Moon to new telescopes opening more expansive windows on the universe, this year marks a turning point in how we explore space - and why it ...
Where: Cost: Free
From Midcentury Networked Motel to Smart House: Rhetorics and Practices of Tele-hospitalityThis talk explores computer research and design conducted in the 1960s - 70s by IBM and motel/hotel chains like Holiday Inn and Hilton. Through these joint ventures, the hospitality industry developed the first widespread commercial computer networking system in 1965 and designed computers as user-friendly tools that offered safety and ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Let’s Chat about Healthful Changes - LivestreamLeah shares evidence-based recommendations to help you move from thinking about a healthy change to taking action and motivating you to start now! Whether you’re trying to improve habits around food or movement to keep glucose in range, Leah’s 3 steps for healthy change will help you get there.Speaker: Leah ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightLife: For the BirdsNightLife is flying into 2026. We’re transforming the museum into a full-on aviary of art, science, and wing-worthy fun. Through roaming dance performances, hands-on workshops, and expert-led talks, you’ll discover how migration, communication, and adaptation shape avian life. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just bird-curious, this is your chance ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: Unplug and PlayConnect IRL, get hands on with hundreds of exhibits, and resolve to stay curious.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
Mapping the Universe in Six Colors with the Rubin ObservatorySpeaker: Sam Schmidt, UC DavisSearching for Particle Dark Matter UndergroundSpeaker: Emilija Pantic, UC Davis
Learn about the colorful and interesting Dragonflies and their unique biology with enthusiast Kathy Biggs and field biologist Sandra von Arb. These co-authors of Dragonflies (Anisoptera) of California will teach about the 47 species that occur here, how to identify them and present what the Dragonflies need for survival, where to ...
Despite spending billions of dollars to combat homelessness, California has the largest and fastest-growing homeless population in the United States. To explain this result, some have blamed wasteful collusion between government and nonprofits to enrich themselves without ever intending to end homelessness. But this over-simplistic conspiracy theory not only ignores ...