In this presentation, several chemical and biocatalytic syntheses of amino acid-derived natural products will be discussed. Ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) are a growing class of natural products, many of which possess antimicrobial activity. Sactipeptides are one subclass of RiPPs that are defined by thioaminoketal functional groups. In ...
The Hawaiian islands are an excellent natural laboratory for studying the controls on long-term landscape evolution because (1) both landscape age and initial condition are known, (2) rock properties are generally uniform (but locally heterogeneous), (3) most of the global variation in annual rainfall is represented, and (4) there is ...
As AI products rapidly integrate into the lives of kids and teens, from educational tools to companion chatbots, the technology industry faces fundamental questions about how to design and deploy these systems responsibly. Drawing on three years of risk assessments conducted by the nonprofit Common Sense Media across major AI ...
Quantum spin liquids represent new states of matter that are characterized by long-range quantum entanglement. Unlike common magnets, the spins in a quantum spin liquid (QSL) do not order or break conventional symmetries, but rather they remain fluctuating even as the temperature approaches absolute zero. 50 years after the theoretical ...
Building and controlling new chemical matter is the foundational challenge in chemistry and the confluence of two tools, nonequilibrium control and machine learning, is providing exciting opportunities to expand our capabilities for control. In this talk, I will describe two efforts that sit at the interface between chemistry and machine ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Auroras & Escapades: Space Weather and Mars ExplorationJoin Dr. Rob Lillis to learn about NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars and the secrets these robots may unlock!Dr. Rob Lillis is the Principal Investigator (i.e. Lead Scientist) for NASA's recently-launched ESCAPADE robotic twin mission to Mars. He'll discuss how the million mile-per-hour solar wind strips away the Martian atmosphere ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $18 General, $9 Online
Future of Cinema: From Locarno to San FranciscoAI discourse often divides between critics who reject the technology and advocates who emphasize its advances, particularly in film and media, where concerns about labor, authorship, ownership, and aesthetics meet promises of democratized cultural production and a new golden age of filmmaking.Bringing together filmmakers, artists, and researchers, this session opens ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Registration required
Incorruptible by DesignWhile the corporation, profit maximization, and financial systems feel immutable, all of our commercial and civic infrastructure is invented by us - and it can be reinvented. Eric Ries, building on his upcoming book, Incorruptible, will talk about how founders and leaders can build incorruptible organizations that will last for ...
Millions of Americans are using AI tools for mental health support, but the rules governing these technologies are fragmented, fast-moving, and often poorly understood - even by clinicians and researchers working in this space. This webinar brings together experts at the intersection of mental health, technology, and regulatory policy for ...
How does fault mineralogy influence earthquake rupture behavior? How do ruptures heal in the postseismic period? Addressing these questions improves our understanding of in situ earthquake processes and the controls on local ground shaking. This talk presents new observations from the Mw 7.6 Elbistan earthquake surface rupture - the second large-magnitude ...
In Judicial Territory, I trace the development of US domestic law involving foreign sovereign governments in order to argue that, from the 1940s on, American empire became increasingly bound up with the transnational extension of US judicial authority over the economic decisions of postcolonial governments. Introducing the term “judicial territory” ...
Artificial intelligence is leaving the cloud and entering the world, not as abstract code, but as a property of physical systems themselves. This is the promise of Physical AI: intelligence that is compact, adaptive, and embodied, inspired by the dynamics of living systems. Such AI could make our technologies more ...
Where: BerkeleyCost:
Ocean Encounters: Into the Abyss! Exploring the mysteries of the deep - LivestreamThe deep ocean is one of the most inaccessible parts of our planet, yet it plays a vital role in supporting life on Earth. Join us to hear about the technologies enabling deep ocean research, what we can learn from mapping the seafloor, and how life has adapted to thrive ...
Suzannah Wistreich (Stanford) on "DexSkin, a Robotic Skin for Learning Contact-Rich Manipulation" Jodi Lomask (Choreographer and Sculptor) on "Motion Sculpture: Designing Forms That Think with the Body" Melanie Swan (University College London) on "Galois Smartnetwork Field Theory, a Framework for Unifying A.I. and Physics"
The NASA Psyche mission is on its way to orbit a small but immensely ancient world in our asteroid belt: A metallic object, the first humans will ever have visited. When our solar system was in its infancy, thousands of planetesimals (tiny planet-like objects) formed in less than a million ...
An emerging population of irradiated, low-mass exoplanets falls close to rocky bulk densities but are underdense relative to Earth-like composition. In this talk, I will first discuss my previous work, where Prof. Diana Valencia and I proposed puffy Venuses, magma ocean worlds with thick carbon-rich atmospheres, as a potential explanation. ...
In this presentation, I will present some of the recent progresses in building conversational agents, with a focus on the speech modality. I will introduce desirable properties of such systems and explain some of the key concepts, core ideas, and main technologies developed in practical systems.Speaker: Dong Yu, Tencent AI ...
At the center of thousands upon thousands of games and sports lies a basic kind of interaction: the to-and-fro of a bouncing ball. What do bounce and its many variants - ricochet, rebound, spring, ping, Pong, coefficients of restitution, squash-and-stretch, and other kinds of elastic motion - tell us about the ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlayRobots, trivia, and philosophical inquiry - choose your own adventure tonightAges 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
AI vs. Everybody: Making Sense of AIAI is moving faster than anyone can keep up with - including the people building it. So we're bringing in reinforcements.Join us for a live taping of the SF Standard's “Pacific Standard Time” podcast, where hosts Emily Dreyfuss and Jesse Alejandro Cottrell sit down with journalist and “anthropologist of disruption” Jasmine Sun to make sense of ...
Annual lecture on Energy and the EnvironmentSpeaker: Isha Ray, UC Berkeley
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Yalla! NightLifeCelebrate the rhythm, artistry, and flavors of Arab cultures in a bustling night full of energy and connection. Stay tuned for more programming info!
Point Blue Conservation Science has monitored the Adelie penguins of Antarctica for decades, witnessing firsthand the profound effects of climate change, including the recent, rapid decline in Ross Sea ice that is now threatening their survival. Grant will share recent research made possible by their advanced technology and extensive, multi-decade ...
This year, we invited Dr. Naomi Oreskes, Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University, as our speaker. A world-renowned earth scientist, historian and public speaker, she is the author of the best-selling book, Merchants of Doubt (2010) and a ...
In far-flung parts of the United States, people share similar ghostly tales involving ghosts who wander along railroad tracks in remote areas, searching for the remains of a loved one who perished in a gruesome railroad accident. Enduring lore describes one such ghost in the Charleston, South Carolina, area. These ...
Where: Cost: Free
Friday, 04/10/26
Artemis II Splashdown PartyChabot is celebrating the Splashdown of NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will send a diverse crew of astronauts to the moon and back down to Earth, as phase II of a larger effort (Artemis) to eventually land the first humans on Mars. Here at the Center, you’ll have an opportunity ...
Family Astronomy: Invisible AstronomyChabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6-12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! This program features an engaging presentation in Studio 3 followed by hands-on activities and opportunities to make discoveries together. Each event includes complimentary hot cocoa and snacks.Delve beyond ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $15 Youth, Members $5 off
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 ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Saturday, 04/11/26
Wildflower photography walkConnect with the beauty of the natural world through a wildflower walk and photography workshop at Bouverie Preserve. This event will be both a technical workshop on iPhone photography and an invitation to slow down and experience the springtime blooms on the preserve.All Hands Ecology staff will provide a space ...
Where: Stinson BeachCost: Free
Whalefest 2026Whalefest is a 2-day event set around Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the adjacent Custom House Plaza, designed to be enjoyed by attendees of all ages.Whalefest features exhibits from dozens of local and national non-profit organizations related to marine science, sustainability of land and sea, and the environment.Whalefest Monterey features ...
Where: MontereyCost: Free
Family Nature Adventures: ScatThis Months Theme: Let’s Chat About Scat - Tracking Animals of the Redwood Forest!Get the scoop on poop and uncover the wild secrets of our local fauna!Interactive Workshop: Learn how to identify animals by their tracks, eating habits, and yes - scat! Dive into the fascinating clues these creatures leave ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $35 Youth 3 - 8, $15 off for members
BUGOLOGY: WHERE SIDEWALKS MEET SOIL: FINDING LIFE IN THE CONCRETE JUNGLEJoin SaveNature.Org in this class to explore the tiny worlds that thrive beneath our feet! Our educators will guide you through nature observation, where you will be provided all the tools you need to catch and observe insects and arthropods up close.We will meet at the Dogpatch Hub, a vibrant ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $28.52
City of Sunnyvale's Earth Day Festival - CANCELEDShow your love for the planet by attending Sunnyvale's Earth Day Festival! The event will feature family-friendly, sustainability-focused activities and information from local organizations.Attend the festival to enjoy:E-bike test rides Interactive games and activitiesYummy eats from local food trucksAnd much more! Join us in empowering our community and building a sustainable Sunnyvale. ...
Where: SunnyvaleCost: FREE
Foothills Family Nature WalkJoin us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Good for ages 6 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.Please click the link to register via EventBrite. Space is limited.
Where: Los AltosCost: 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 features darker skies ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free (registration required at weblink)
Celebrate Earth Month with us at the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge!The event will be an open house, with time to explore, learn about wildlife and plants, join a guided tour, participate in arts & crafts, and much more as we celebrate our Earth!Event parking may be ...
Where: AlvisoCost: 0
Morning Hike at San Vicente RedwoodsJoin us for a community hike at San Vicente Redwoods! This will be a moderate hike of 3.5 miles with moderate elevation gain. Guests will be led by a POST ambassador, who will share about the human and natural history of this important working forest, the history of its protection ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Whalefest 2026Whalefest is a 2-day event set around Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the adjacent Custom House Plaza, designed to be enjoyed by attendees of all ages.Whalefest features exhibits from dozens of local and national non-profit organizations related to marine science, sustainability of land and sea, and the environment.Whalefest Monterey features ...
Where: MontereyCost: Free
Curious About Coyotes? Free Community GatheringThis is an invitation to re-meet the often-misunderstood urban canine called the CoyoteJoin the Presidio Trust Wildlife Team for a fun, all-ages morning dedicated to one of our wild neighbors. We’re hosting an interactive celebration of coyotes in the Presidio.Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with snacks, coyote-themed coloring pages, and storybooks. ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Solar ObservingIt’s there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it’s time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we’ll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free
Marine Science Sundays: Marine Mammal MysteriesThe Marine Mammal Center leads the way in marine mammal research. Come learn more about the ways we have been deepening understanding of these incredible animals in recent events!Talks at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM, each lasting 30 minutes.
From Dr. Yang's website: "...I am working to develop a temporally explicit view of ecology that examines how ecological communities combine complex, coordinated and changing interactions over time. I am particularly interested in the effects of climate change on species interactions, community responses to strong perturbation events, phenological cues and ...
As our tools grow more intimate and invasive, understanding the patterns at play when artifacts and minds interact has never been more urgent. We routinely underestimate what seem like minor details, yet subtle shifts dramatically alter what follows. Drawing on two decades of designing learning spaces and digital experiences, this ...
Quantum computers have begun to achieve the scale and precision required to simulate condensed matter models in regimes that push the limits of classical supercomputers, offering a fully programmable platform for simulating quantum materials. This talk will explore recent experiments at the frontier of quantum advantage for simulating the dynamics ...
Speaker: Angelike Stathopoulos, California Institute of TechnologyRoom: Auditorium
Where: StanfordCost: Free
Statistical Structural BiologyIn a post-“AlphaFold has solved structure prediction” world, our lab is obsessed with the concept of statistical structural biology.First, we collect large datasets (X-ray fragment screens from 1000s of individual crystals) and use new statistical approaches to identify small molecule binders. This inspires new inhibitors, allosteric modulators, and enzyme design ...
How should we understand black holes at a quantum mechanical level? In the past years, we have made dramatic progress in answering this question, from a better understanding of how information can escape from a black hole to exact gravitational calculations of black hole entropies. In this talk, I will ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Colliders in the Sky: Probing Fundamental Physics with Cosmological DataThe first fractions of a second after the Big Bang likely involved physics operating at energy scales orders of magnitude above those accessible to terrestrial experiments. This epoch - known as inflation - played a crucial role in cosmic history, sourcing quantum fluctuations that seed structure formation in the late ...
Disruptive forces of change such as urgent electricity demand, onshoring supply chains, and increased weather volatility are combining to create the biggest innovation wave in a generation: Cleantech 2.0. In the US, early-stage cleantech companies are emerging to address some of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. They use unprecedented ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
120 Years After 1906: Strengthening San Francisco for the Next Big EarthquakeTo commemorate the 1906 Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, SPUR and partners are hosting a conversation on the past, present, and future of seismic safety in San Francisco. Join us to explore how the city has strengthened its building stock through retrofit programs and policy reforms, where risks remain, ...
