Cafe Scientifique

“Got Planets? We See Them and We Can “Make” Them!” is Café Sci event at SRI on Tuesday, July 14

In the known universe, there are 1,931 planets orbiting other stars, 484 multiple planet systems, and many more planet candidates awaiting confirmation. With improved detection

by Contributed Content
on July 11, 2015

Café Scientifique talks on May 12 look at solar engineering and marine cloud brightening

The next Café Scientifique talk, "Reflecting Sunlight to Cool Earth's Climate: Emulating Volcanoes and Brightening Marine Clouds," will be presented by Dr. Ken Caldeira and Dr. Armand

by Contributed Content
on May 11, 2015

“The Social and Economic Impact of Climate Change” is Café Scientifique topic on March 10

Climate change represents a major global environmental challenge, but we are only beginning to understand how changes in climate might affect social and economic outcomes.

by Contributed Content
on March 9, 2015

Café Scientifique Silicon Valley @ SRI presents “Viral Forecasting for Pandemic Prevention” on Jan.13

Current global disease control efforts focus largely on attempting to stop pandemics after they have already emerged. This fire brigade approach, which generally involves drugs,

by Linda Hubbard
on January 8, 2015

Hydraulic fracturing is topic at June 10 Café Scientifique in Menlo Park

"Can Hydraulic Fracturing Provide a Bridge to a Green Energy Future" is the topic that will be addressed by Dr. Mark D. Zoback, Professor of Geophysics,

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on June 9, 2014

“Forgotten reefs, forgotten people” is Café Scientifique topic on March 11

Prof. Nicole Crane, who is a biologist at Cabrillo College and an Oceanic Society Senior Conservation Scientist, is the speaker at the next Café Scientifique on March

by Contributed Content
on March 9, 2014

Genomic consequences of climate change is Cafe Scientifique topic on Feb. 11

Global climate change translates into an increase in ocean temperatures and ocean acidification, with far-reaching consequences. In a new Cafe Scientifique talk,, Giacomo Bernardi will explore

by Contributed Content
on February 9, 2014

Sleep and Brain Changes Over a Lifetime is Café Scientifique topic on Nov. 12

Ian Colrain, Ph.D., Senior Director of Health Sciences at SRI International will be the speaker at a Café Scientifique topic on Nov. 12, from 6:00 to

by Contributed Content
on November 11, 2013

M-A robotics club is guest at Cafe Scientifique on October 8

The robotics clubs from Menlo-Atherton and Palo Alto High School will be the guests at the next Cafe Scientifique  on Tuesday, October 8 from 6:00

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on September 28, 2013

Genomics and personalized medicine is Café Scientifique topic on Sept. 10

Dr. Michael Snyder will discuss the impact of genome sequencing and other omics technology in the treatment of human disease and in everyday health care

by Contributed Content
on September 7, 2013