The idea that dolphins communicate with a complex form of language has been entrenched in our culture since the days of the TV show “Flipper.” I will discuss how this idea originated, and its continuing impact, bygiving a brief history of the study of dolphin communication. I will then discuss ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Repurposing CRISPR to turn genes on and offThe ability to precisely manipulate gene expression enables exploration of gene function and establishment of causal relationships. I will discuss CRISPR tools for turning genes on and off from a research and therapeutics perspective. I will also describe advances in CRISPRi/a functional genomics technologies highlighting platforms that enable single cell ...
Science on Tap: Creatures of the Land & SeaJoin us for a special talk about creatures of the land and sea with two fantastic scientists! Dr, Jenny Duggan and Dr. Gerick Bergsma will regale us with tales about amazing creatures who make the land and sea their home!Register at weblink (required)
Where: Pacific GroveCost: $25 General, $15 Members, $10 Students
After Dark: Deep ObservationsSlow down and give your attention to transformative experiences, from embodied sensations to deep space to experimental sounds.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Partial Lunar Eclipse Watch PartyJoin Chabot astronomers for a live watch party of the Partial Lunar Eclipse, as the Moon drifts through Earth’s shadow and puts on a slow, spectacular transformation.Viewing will begin indoors in Studio 3 with real-time commentary and a live stream of the beginning stages of the eclipse, which won’t be ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 General, $19 Kids, Free for members
The Silicon Gold Rush - How AI is Driving the Development of New ChipsAre AI chips the new frontier of computing? What happens when the world’s biggest cloud companies stop buying chips and start designing their own?In this program, we’ll unpack how companies once defined by software are now building custom silicon to run faster, cheaper, and at an unprecedented scale. The resulting ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free with admission
Friday, 08/28/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Saturday, 08/29/26
Science Saturday: Unique HabitatsJoin us for Science Saturday exploring the amazing habitats of Monterey County! Redwoods, kelp forests, grasslands, and sandy shores: this family-friendly event has crafts, games, special collections, and fun community partners. Science Saturday include free admission to the Museum.
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
LASERS! Galactic Odyssey at The Tech InteractiveStep into a full-sensory experience where music becomes light. LASERS! at The Tech transforms The Tech Interactive's Dome Theater into a stunning canvas of color, motion, and sound, using cutting-edge laser technology to create immersive visual journeys synced perfectly to music.Lasers! Galactic Odyssey combines animated stories, abstract imagery, and a ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16.00
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Detection of anyon scaling dimension and braiding properties in the fractional Quantum Hall EffectFor the almost half of a century, anyons in the FQHE have been proposed as excitations which carry fractional charge and statistics, thus bridging between fermions and bosons. I will review briefly the protocols and experiments that have allowed over the years to access their fractional charge, scaling dimension and ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
UC Berkeley Physics ColloquiumSpeaker: Irfan Siddiqi, UC BerkeleyEditor's Note: Irfan was originally scheduled to speak on September 14, 2026
