Science

M-A’s eighth annual STEM fair showcases innovative projects

Last week, Menlo-Atherton High School hosted its eighth annual STEM Fair. From a project testing the optimal strategy for frying crispy potatoes to T-shirts that

by Celine Chien
on March 8, 2023

Natasha Bamdad has answers for teens interested in biotech programs

Last summer, Sacred Heart Prep student Natasha Bamdad decided to pursue her interest in statistics and biotechnology at a Stanford University summer school program, only

by Linda Hubbard
on January 18, 2023

Spotted: Secretary of State Antony Blinken at SLAC in Menlo Park

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo were in Menlo Park yesterday morning to highlight a new

by Linda Hubbard
on October 18, 2022

Menlo Park is home to the world’s largest digital camera

Menlo Park is currently the home of the world’s largest digital camera for astronomy. It resides in a "clean room" — one with low levels

by Linda Hubbard
on September 30, 2022

The National Geologic Map Database is topic on August 25

The National Geologic Map Database is topic this Thursday, August 25th at 6:00 pm for the  USGS virtual public lecture. Before clicking on the live

by Contributed Content
on August 22, 2022

Teen Tech Center is newly opened at the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula

On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Best Buy Foundation, in partnership with Meta, hosted a grand opening event to celebrate a new Teen Tech Center at

by Contributed Content
on August 1, 2022

Mapping the World from Satellites is USGS Virtual Public Lecture on July 28

The next USGS Virtual Public Lecture is Thursday, July 28th at 6:00 pm (PDT) for our virtual public lecture. The topic is Mapping the World from

by Contributed Content
on July 25, 2022

A day in the life of an electricity and cool cow engineer

About one hundred miles from his office, Gustavo Cezar steps over a tall pile of hay. Taking care of hundreds of cows might seem like

by David Krause
on July 19, 2022

Congresswoman Eshoo kicks off 8th annual Congressional App Challenge

Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) announced today the launch of the 8th Annual Congressional App Challenge for the 18thCongressional District. Established by Congresswoman Eshoo and

by Contributed Content
on June 18, 2022

Nativity School 8th grader will compete in national STEM competition

Victoria Harding-Bradley’s pioneering research in ultrasonic acoustic wave emissions in plants earned her a nomination to participate in both the California State Science and Engineering

by Contributed Content
on June 2, 2022