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What do paper towels have in common with our nerve cells? Did you know there's a battle of the sexes taking place in your cells right now?!
Can your genetics predict your political ideology? How 3D printing can help your bones?
Will we survive asteroid attack or cyborg invasion? Come to our favorite bar and figure it out!
You missed an awesome festival? Don't worry, nothing stops after these great events! Join us again this month for a fun science evening and enjoy some drinks with your friends.
This month, you will learn how to study the interior of ice and find out who of the man or the woman is the strongest in disease fighting!
Are you fascinated by the idea of mad scientists doing crazy experiments in a laboratory? This will be your opportunity to find your hidden scientist.
Kids Friendly!
Did you know that scientists can also be artists? This is the time to come discover their art! Come talk to the artists, understand their science from a new perspective and discover with them your own hidden artist.
Kids Friendly!
Our team of wonderful improvisers will put together a show for you, on YOUR favorite science topics. Come with a head full of ideas and watch them get transformed into an act. If you ever wanted to go on stage, you might even get an opportunity to star in your own show!
Kids friendly.
Join us for a discussion on brain, neurological syndromes and the future of neurosciences, with two great neuroscientists- Don Vaughn and Elizabeth Seckel
Kids Friendly!
Ever wondered what scientists' lives look like doing experiments day-in and day-out? Join us for a lab visit, step into scientists' shoes and explore where they work, eat and (almost) sleep.
21+ event.
Say hi to your micro-neighbors!
Have you ever wondered what happens around you in the small micro-world? Put on your explorer's outfit, assemble your your own microscope with us and come take a hike with our experts to discover a hidden world.
Kids Friendly!
Do you know that all your cells' DNA put together would be about twice the diameter of the Solar System? So how does it fit in your body? Discover with us a perfect way of packing!
Your buddies have trouble hearing you in a noisy bar? Guess what- electronic communication faces the same trouble. Let's find out what the solution is.
Did you know that you have your own VR equipment in your brain? Our scientist will explain it via some illusions! Then learn how your body regulates itself by inducing cell death.
You always forgot where you put your belongings? At what time is your bus? But is it your fault? Come and discover how your brain learns and forget stuff.
You think you're cool? But have you heard about plants breathing?
Come to hear the history and future of vaccines and learn about how your brain control all your muscles. Plus, our beloved science rapper Tom will rap for you again!
Join us for a special evening celebrating science- with live demo and a debate! This is our contribution to the Bay Area Science Festival
Always wanted to know why you don't look like your siblings? Come and share with us some food and drinks at the freewheel Brewing Company for a scientific evening. You will also learn how a wild crowd in a bar can illustrate complex neurodegenerative diseases.
Come and learn with us the origin of animals and some coding theory at your local bar in Palo Alto. Enjoy a nice evening with your friends around a glass!
Come and join us for our first event after the 2017 Festival at our favorite Freewheel Brewing Company! Celebrate SV beer week, with their amazing selection and raise a glass to Science!
Want to learn more about your brain? Come and listen to our scientists at the very nice Cyclismo Cafe. After some brain activities, relax with your friends while listening to Valerio's song and guitar.
To celebrate Women History Month, we are bringing you two wonderful women scientists! We will dedicate this evening to learn about female biology - human and mouse. Elisabeth Bik will talk about women's microbiome . Amy Braun will tell us why she-mice need equal representation in medical research!