A eureka moment is a two-step process: discovering something new and surprising, and establishing that it is correct. Drawing on our work at Axiom, I will discuss the transition from solving mathematical benchmarks to contributing to research, and from proving individual theorems to formalizing mathematical theories in Lean. At this ...
Inês M.L. Azevedo is Professor in the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at Stanford University. She is the Director of the Woods Institute for the Environment and serves as Senior Fellow for the Precourt Institute for Energy. She also holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Civil and ...
Defects are often perceived as imperfections, but in the realm of two-dimensional (2D) materials, they can be precisely engineered to create and control entirely new quantum phenomena. We hypothesize that achieving atomic-scale control over heterostructure design allows us to define the potential landscape for electrons at their native length scale, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Laser phase plate for CryoEMElectron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM) has already had a revolutionary impact on single-particle structure analysis (SPA) and cell biology, but still falls far short of its theoretical capabilities. Here, we maximize image contrast by combining the laser phase plate (LPP) with spherical aberration (Cs) correction and in-focus data collection to greatly enhance ...
Much of our understanding of the universe is shaped not only by scientific discoveries, but also by the stories we encounter in film and television. From Star Trek to Star Wars, Hollywood has brought the wonders of space to life, although scientific accuracy often takes a back seat to entertainment. In this engaging ...
Condensed matter physics aims to explore and understand various quantum phenomena that emerge from the interactions between nuclei and electrons. Through synthesizing and investigating various crystals, this constructionism approach has led to the discovery of many amazing phenomena, especially when the principles of electron correlation and topology play important roles. ...
The buildings that move the world’s goods are becoming an essential part of how we power it. Join Susan Uthayakumar, Chief Energy & Sustainability Officer at Prologis, for a look at how a global leader in logistics real estate is scaling energy solutions to meet growing power demand, strengthen resilience, ...
Imagine a 21st century Manhattan Project, tasked with creating artificial general intelligence.That’s what a handful of AI companies have been racing to do over the past decade, seeking to build the most powerful technology in history: artificial general intelligence, or AGI, a computer system capable of outdoing humans at almost ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General in person, $10 online, Free students
Beginning with an ascent of a 200-foot-tall Douglas-fir with a bird biologist, author Marina Richie leads us from her home in Central Oregon into the ancient forests of Cascadia, a bioregion which rivals the Amazonian rainforest in significance for climate and biodiversity. Birds are guides to intricate and imperiled communities ...
Climate change is not just a problem of engineering and policy. At its core, it is a product of human thought, behavior, and motivation, which means psychology has something important to say about it. Join Gregory Feist, Professor of Psychology at San José State University, for a look at why ...
