The primary challenge for synthetic chemists is supporting the efficient exploration of chemical space to find the best molecules for understanding or solving problems. In the past decade, cross-electrophile coupling, the union of two different electrophiles through transition-metal catalysis under reducing conditions, has become an increasingly used tool in these ...
There is a rapidly growing demand for reliable, low-cost trace gas sensors, particularly for hydrogen, in energy and critical infrastructure applications. These systems require ppb-to-ppm sensitivity, high intrinsic selectivity, and ultra-low power operation??"requirements that are not simultaneously met by today’s commercial gas-sensing technologies due to fundamental limitations in materials, device ...
A rapidly expanding literature documents the detrimental effects of excessive cell phone use, particularly on mental health outcomes and attention. While nearly all studies focus on adult populations, many experts have used them to support phone bans in schools ??" partially in the hope that these might help reverse declining ...
Quantum computing promises to solve classically intractable problems, but building useful systems requires a fault-tolerant logical architecture for protecting and processing quantum information. After decades of progress, the field has largely converged on the surface-code architecture, which nevertheless appears fundamentally difficult to scale, with practical applications likely requiring millions of ...
Is the “mad genius” a myth??"or a scientific reality??From Ancient Greece to modern pop culture, creativity has long been linked to emotional extremes. But what does science actually say about the relationship between mood and creative thinking??Join Sheri Johnson, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at University of California, Berkeley and Director ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25
Skeptics in a Real PubEnjoy an evening of socializing and feasting with fellow Bay Area science-forward folk in an Irish Pub on the Peninsula with great food. < Menu >Join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
Earth’s oceans are warming. Such large-scale aspects of climate change are disrupting important ecological balances, including the delicate service sea urchins perform in California’s kelp forest ecosystem. The implications are broad and alarming (and addressable): a warming planet may cause collapse in wild populations of vital marine life.Speaker: Daniel Okamoto, ...
Where: NovatoCost: Free
Wednesday, 02/11/26
Social by nature: from animal minds to inclusive Science communities - LivestreamJoin us on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science for an inspiring inaugural lecture by Professor Claudia Wascher, Social by Nature, exploring what it means to be social, both in the animal kingdom and in the scientific community.Drawing on her comparative research on avian cognition, Professor Wascher ...
The vertical export of biological material out of the surface ocean is a key component of biogeochemical cycles and food supply to the deep ocean and benthos. I will present companion studies from the highly-productive Chukchi shelf of the Arctic Ocean, in which we connect traditional sediment trap measurements that ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Introducing the Agentic AI Risk Management Profile - LivestreamOne of the most important recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) has been the emergence of agentic AI, or AI agents, systems that can act autonomously to plan and carry out tasks. While these systems present many of the same risks as other advanced AI systems, their ability to operate ...
Food consumers have long been demanding a healthier and more ecologically sustainable food system. Yet labor is rarely part of the discussion. In this talk, Minkoff-Zern will draw on her co-authored new book, Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food System , which chronicles labor across the food chain??"from ...
In the month of February, The intersections of Climate Change lecture series will host a panel discussion with Dr. Shehnaz Hussain and Fire Captain Jamie Gabriel. They will discuss ongoing research in cancer being the leading cause of death among California firefighters and why preventative interventions remain elusive.
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Washington's White Birds of Winter: Snow Geese & Swans - LivestreamWell-known wildlife biologist Martha Jordan will present a program regarding the changing landscape that our swans and snow geese now face in migration and on their wintering grounds. You will learn about their life history, biology, and what influences their distribution across our state and the flyway, with a focus ...
The first trillionths of a second after the Big Bang are amongst the most mysterious periods in the Universe’s history, yet the physics governing this era remains largely unknown. Our current best model for describing the cosmic expansion during this tiny fraction of a second is “inflation” - a brief, ...
What if intimacy is an act of intention, not chance??Once pushed to the cultural margins, BDSM has quietly reshaped how we talk about pleasure, consent, power, and emotional connection. In this provocative and illuminating talk, Shelby Devlin explores how practices rooted in kink??"clear communication, intentional power exchange, and aftercare??"are increasingly ...
Invest in Cures Rare Disease ForumJoin LaunchBio to explore the transformative potential of impact investing in addressing rare disease challenges. This annual forum highlights the promise of venture philanthropy and innovative collaborations, offering hope for the commercialization of therapies that could revolutionize the treatment of rare diseases.Learn from venture leaders, advocates, researchers, and entrepreneurs as ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $35 Early Bird (Jan 12), $55 After
Science on Tap: Great White SharksTake a deep dive into great white sharks with Dr. Barbara Block and her team Monterey Bay White Sharks out of Hopkins University! Dr. Block has worked with filmmakers to create an incredible new short documentary that will be shown as well as discussions and insights with audience Q&A to ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $25 General, $10 Members, Students free with ID
NightLife: Mix & MingleMeet-cute meets science. It’s a Valentine’s vibe for every relationship status. Singles, couples, friends, and curious cuties welcome.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
After Dark: SexplorationsSlip into something comfortable and dive into all the ways that nature gets it on.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95 General, Free for members
NightLife: Mix & MingleMeet-cute meets science. It’s a Valentine’s vibe for every relationship status. Singles, couples, friends, and curious cuties welcome.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Varies
The Night of Science - Fact, fiction and the future of Autism SpectrumJoin us for an evening of conversation as we explore how cutting-edge science is reshaping our understanding of the brain.Hosted by UCSF Associate Professor, Danielle Swaney, We’ll hear from Dr. Matt State, a leading expert in psychology and psychiatric genetics, who takes the stage for a flash talk presentation, “Fact, ...
The ocean gives us life??"but it’s also one of the least understood places on Earth.?We often hear about plastic pollution, overfishing, and dying coral reefs. But what’s actually happening in our oceans right now??"and what stories are missing from the conversation??In this timely talk, marine conservationist Lindsay Gordon takes us ...
Wilson’s Phalaropes and Red-necked Phalaropes are exceptionally unique shorebirds that specialize in hypersaline habitats. Nathan will discuss the challenges facing phalaropes within the San Francisco Bay and across their intercontinental migration. He will discuss monitoring data within the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project, how saline lakes like California’s Mono Lake ...
Evolution Gone Wrong describes why the human body is uniquely prone to aches and pains. From poorly fitting teeth to blurry vision, torn menisci to difficult births, the history of our imperfections is rooted in our past. To understand our anatomy, we take a tour around the animal kingdom from ...
Astro 101: Intro to Observing the Night SkyThis event is one of several different introductions to astronomy offered by SJAA and aims to get you started observing the night sky. During this event, you'll get an overview of the types of sky objects we observe (stars, planets, nebulae, galaxies and more), the tools we use to do ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
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 ...
Join us for a series of fun and engaging days of creativity and sustainability. Let’s come together to transform plastic waste into beautiful works of art that examine the connection between plastic and ocean life cycles, and inspire change. Your created pieces will be part of a community art installation ...
New technologies have the potential to greatly enhance and expand the functioning of human memory, but they can also come with unintended consequences. Having access to smartphones and the Internet, for example, has changed how people remember (and often what they forget). In this talk, I will provide an overview ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Junior Rangers at the Refuge: Bird Beak BuffetLove learning about new habitats? Curious about wildlife? Our Junior Rangers at the Refuge program is perfect for your family! Join us each month as we explore the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge through fun, educational activities.This February, we'll discover how the Refuge can support over 280 species of birds ...
Brian is a marine ecologist who works on the foraging behavior, habitat associations, and spatial ecology of seabirds, and tries to incorporate these perspectives into spatial models of seabirds and their prey. Brian has worked on marine or aquatic birds within California, Alaska, Maine, Nova Scotia, and Wisconsin, and works ...
