Tag: "science cafe"

Tonight's Down to a Science Event: "The Panic Virus"

Tonight's Down to a Science Event: "The Panic Virus"

Learn more about the origins of the debate over vaccines and autism and what the current theories are from author of The Panic Virus, Seth Mnookin, at tonight's Down to a Science.

 
David experimenting with EEG

Science Event Pick: Experimenting with Yourself

David experimenting with EEGLoyal KQED blog followers have been reading of Dr. Barry Starr’s experience getting his genes tested by 23andMe. He has tested his native American ancestry and evaluated his risk for diabetes. What if Barry took even more tests, from blood toxins to more genetic tests – would that result in a clearer [...]

 
Science Event Picks: NIF-ty Laser Talks Coming to Local Science Cafés

Science Event Picks: NIF-ty Laser Talks Coming to Local Science Cafés

In celebration of the operational launch of the world's most powerful laser at the National Ignition Facility in Livermore, CA, engineers & scientists from the facility are presenting a series of talks and discussions geared for the general public.

 
Science Event Review— Ask a Scientist: How Computers Look at Art

Science Event Review— Ask a Scientist: How Computers Look at Art

What's amazing is that I knew nothing, nada, zip, zilch about art history and computer modeling prior to 7pm last night. I still don't know much, but enough to talk about it with my wife and friends. That's the brilliant thing about these informal science events, the information sticks with you.

 
The Movement of Informal Science

The Movement of Informal Science

Over a weekend in June, Boston will host a very provocative conference. The first annual US Science Café hosted by NOVA scienceNOW will bring together producers of Science Cafés for the first time in the United States to network and share best practices. But what is a Science Café? It is a simple and compelling [...]