Science

Come to the Magic Science Show on March 22

On Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 11:00 to 11:45 am, come to the Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Ave.) for an amazing magic show that

by Contributed Content
on March 18, 2026

Menlo-Atherton High School holds its 11th annual STEM Fair

The 11th Annual M-A STEM Fair was held on Tuesday, March 3, in the Maker Space. "Thank you to our students, whose projects were impressive,"

by Linda Hubbard
on March 11, 2026

The Other Side of the Creek: The Atomic Age at Stanford

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek — the

by Ardan Michael Blum
on March 9, 2026

Oak Knoll science fair – always well attended – includes a kangaroo this year

Reports grandmother Barb who attended the Oak Knoll science fair on Thursday evening: "Kids were SO excited they were levitating! Fantastic parental support and teacher

by Linda Hubbard
on February 27, 2026

A new world record set in Menlo Park: LCLS approaches 100,000 pulses per second

Two years after teams at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park celebrated completion of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS)

by Ali Sundermier
on December 23, 2025

SLAC releases breaking news in the hunt for dark matter

There’s more to the universe than meets the eye, according to information released by SLAC in Menlo Park today. Dark matter, the invisible substance that

by Contributed Content
on December 8, 2025

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visits SLAC as part of Bay Area national lab tour

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright kicked off a tour of Bay Area national labs with a visit to the Department of Energy’s SLAC National

by Contributed Content
on May 28, 2025

KIPAC + Friends Community Day is set for April 19

Do you have family in town with children this weekend? Then you might be interested in attending  KIPAC + Friends Community Day on Saturday, April

by Linda Hubbard
on April 17, 2025

Local students are among the First Place winners in 2025 STEM Fair

The 2025 San Mateo County STEM Fair was held earlier this month, and a number of students who live in InMenlo's coverage area (Atherton, Menlo

by Linda Hubbard
on March 30, 2025

SLAC celebrates 20th anniversary hosting Regional Science Bowl

A familiar middle school and a newcomer high school took home top honors at this year’s Regional Science Bowl – a special one for the

by Chris Patrick
on March 27, 2025