Rejuvenating the Land through Fire | California Academy of Sciences

Discover how cultural burns are used as a tool to regenerate ecosystems and communities with a North Fork Mono tribal leader. Learn more on our blog: https://www.calacademy.org/phenomena/sparking-regeneration-with-indigenous-science - - -

Chen Institute Brain & Mind Lecture - Our Minds on VR | Academy Members Program

Our Minds on VR Featuring Jeremy Bailenson, Stanford University Virtual reality (VR) has the potential to blur the line between reality and illusion, granting us access to otherwise inaccessible experiences. While we often associate VR with entertainment and escapism, it potentially impacts a range of activities, including communication, education, and training—and perhaps even offers the chance to deepen ...

Live on October 30: Tour of the Universe

Join Morrison Planetarium to go faster than the speed of light as we explore the farthest reaches of the known Universe! Tune in to a tour of the "Digital Universe," using NASA’s OpenSpace software to an experience unlike any other. Bring your astronomy Qs!

Chen Institute Brain & Mind Lecture: NeuroAesthetics

NeuroAesthetics: Meaning is in the Brain of the Beholder Someone duct-taped a banana to a wall, called it art, and sold it for $120k. What can neuroscience tell us about aesthetic experiences? Meet neuroscientist, stage director, and 2023 Osher Fellow, Dr. Indre Viskontas as she leads us on a journey into how our brains turn sensory perceptions into meaningful and moving experiences, that can motivate us to act in accordance with our v...