My lab explores (1) how dietary adaptations shaped life over deep time and (2) the effect of prolonged climate extremes on the Amazon rainforest. By tracing the biochemical signatures left by diets in amino acids (and developing new isotopic methods when needed) the Tejada lab aims to uncover the deep ...
I will describe the physics of graphite crystals with rhombohedral stacking, where the competition between electron hopping within- and between- the graphene planes leads to a flat electronic dispersion and the crystallinity leads to a near total absence of disorder. The high electronic density of states and Berry curvature - -both ...
Towering giant kelp forests can reach heights of 100 feet tall in our coastal ocean, but did you know that half of the kelp life cycle is microscopic - hidden beneath the waves on the ocean floor? In this talk, Dr. Brooke Weigel will take you on a tour of ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
My Year With AI: Joanna Stern Hands Over Her LifeWhat happens when you let artificial intelligence run your life?As AI tools move from novelty to necessity - writing emails, making decisions, translating languages, and organizing our daily routines - the line between human judgment and machine assistance is getting blurrier by the day. But how close are we, really, ...
Much of the universe - dark matter, dark energy, and the forces shaping cosmic evolution - remains invisible to us. So how do astronomers study what they can’t directly observe?In this lecture, Xiaosheng Huang, Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the University of San Francisco, explores how scientists use gravitational ...
Where: OaklandCost: $27
Poisonous Mushroom Outbreak: The State Health Department Perspective - Livestream Join us to learn more about the California Department of Public Health's Toxicological Outbreak Program and how they have responded to the ongoing outbreak of amatoxin poisoning cases this season. This talk will include an overview of the toxicology of amatoxin poisonings and a discussion of health implications.Speakers: Russ ...
Learn about the year’s major AI breakthroughs, changes in the workplace, policy shifts, and an evolving public sentiment for this technology. From technical advances to ethical considerations, education trends to economic impact - get the unbiased, data-driven insights that executives, policymakers, and global researchers rely on.The 2026 Index Report provides ...
As Earth orbit grows more crowded, the risks we face from re-entering space debris are growing alarmingly. A key challenge that we face in understanding the hazards posed by these objects, and their impact on the environment, is that we cannot easily track them once they enter the terminal phase ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
May Butterfly Walk - FULLJoin our butterfly docent specialist Sally Levinson and Andy Liu for a guided walk through the Garden in search of butterflies, as you learn about their plant relationships and amazing life cycle. Bring binoculars if you have them.Registered children welcome. Pre-registration is required, space is limited.Fee includes admission to the ...
HOW FLOWERS MADE OUR WORLDJoin us for a very special evening in the Redwood Grove with two-time Pulitzer Finalist David George Haskell in conversation with KQED radio host Alexis Madrigal as they explore the fascinating revelations in Haskell’s just released book How Flowers Made Our World: The Story of Nature’s Revolutionaries. In his book, ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: $45 General, $40 Members
Joanna Stern: 'I Am Not a Robot'Humankind is only a few years into the AI Age, but you can get Joanna Stern’s lessons on what to expect and what it means for you.We keep being told that artificial intelligence is going to help us do just about everything. Make us healthy. Personally tutor each student. Run ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, member discounts
Join Van for an overview of the California Bird Atlas project, one of the most ambitious community-driven research efforts ever undertaken in the state. While 44 states have already completed a statewide breeding bird atlas, California has long been an outlier. That is now changing. The Atlas officially launched in ...
While public debate continues, forests and natural systems are already adapting to a rapidly changing climate. The real challenge isn’t just environmental - it’s how we understand risk and respond as a society.In this lecture, Dr. Chris Swanston, Director of Science at Save the Redwoods League, draws on decades of ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
Stars Up, Down and All AroundOur guest lecturer this month is one of our own, Dan Smiley. Dan will be sharing about past and future travel opportunities for those who like to combine astronomy with travel. We will learn about a few upcoming opportunities, including the Golden Gate Star Party in northern California, OzSky in ...
The story of our existence can be told as a passage through nine interwoven realms - each revealing a new layer of cosmic information. For example, there’s the Middle Realm, where we humans live; the Realm of Life, where organisms flourish across the vastness of space; the Cosmological Realm, where ...
Deep decarbonization models of the US energy system suggest that successfully transitioning to clean electricity and electrified energy services could increase power generation capacity needs by a factor of 2 to 6 by 2050. Yet, grid planners and transition scholars have consistently failed to highlight this crucial value, even amidst concerns ...
Where: StanfordCost: Free
After Dark: Staying AliveWhat does it take to survive - and thrive - in a digital world? Tonight, join the fire department to learn hands-only CPR. Then dig into conversations about algorithms and driverless cars, guided by Exploratorium scientists. Enjoy expert talks and ponder: How do crowds move through cities? How are algorithms ...
Join us for a very special Birdy Hour! SFBBO's Director of Regional Strategies Dr. Nathan Van Schmidt will answer your questions about our new initiative, Saline Lake Connections. This initiative is bringing together several existing programs (phalarope surveys, California Gull walkthroughs, and gull abatement research) into one integrative program focused ...
Where: Cost: Free
NightLife: SensesBe among the first to experience Vivid: Immerse Your Senses, our newest exhibit, and step into an after-hours escape of sight, sound, and sensation at NightLife.
Marilyn Latta will share information about living shoreline efforts in San Francisco Bay led by the State Coastal Conservancy and a diverse mix of partners. Living shorelines utilize natural materials and nature-based and hybrid green-gray approaches to protect shorelines from sea level rise and enhance habitat for fish and wildlife. ...
Only a decade ago, projects like Galaxy Zoo relied on global human effort to classify millions of galaxies by eye. With the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s first light now underway, these approaches no longer scale. Its Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) will image tens of billions of galaxies, ...
Birding Walk at Bouverie PreserveCome spend the morning sparking joy and learning about birding in the rich biodiverse setting of Sonoma Valley.Join us for a welcoming, curiosity-led morning of birding at Bouverie Preserve with ecologist David Lumpkin. This walk is designed to welcome new and aspiring birders - no prior experience needed. If you’re ...
Where: Glen EllenCost: Free
Stewardship Saturday: Discover the Bay’s Oysters and Marine LifeThis free program for high school students features rotating events along our 600-mile range exploring various realms of conservation.Join The Marine Mammal Center and Wild Oyster Project for a hands-on exploration of our local Bay ecosystem! During this event, you’ll learn about marine mammals, oysters, and the many ways Bay ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
A night of mountain lions - Movie night at Martin Griffin PreserveA film night dedicated to mountain lion conservation featuring the short documentary The Path of Puma-36.Join us for this first ever movie night at Martin Griffin Preserve dedicated to mountain lion conservation - featuring an insightful presentation from the Living with Lions project and a screening of The Path of ...
Where: Stinson BeachCost: Free
Sunday, 05/24/26
Marine Science Sundays: Saving SpeciesJoin us in celebrating Endangered Species Day this month by learning more about marine mammals that have returned from the brink of extinction. You'll hear about the endangered species we care for and more about the Center's efforts to keep the rarest seal in the United States, the Hawaiian monk ...
