Can you really turn something to gold? Does the philosopher’s stone actually exist? Is alchemy real? Kick off the new year with a science café about the mysterious and surprising history of chemistry. You might be surprised to see how the magic of the past led to the modern science...
Although most people are deathly afraid of spiders\, very few of the >40\,000 species known are actually dangerous to humans. While spiders can have complex venoms and incredible strategies for hunting prey\, they have a host of other amazing abilities. Did you know that spider silk is stronger than...
The Science Pub will feature guest scientist David Cline\, Extension specialist in the School of Fisheries\, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. Cline will give a talk that is appropriate for all ages titled\, \'Tomorrow\'s Lunch is Underwater.\' The family friendly event is free and open to the public. No science background...
The Science Pub will feature guest scientist David Maurer\, Associate Professor of Physics. Maurer will give a talk that is appropriate for all ages titled\, \'Some Like it Hot: Fusion\, the Energy of the Future\,\' where he will discuss the physics of the sun\, challenges presented with channeling the sun\'s...
Is a footprint a \'fossil\'? What about the sediment it left behind? Could you learn more from a creature\'s burrows than its bones? Bring your geoscience questions to the July Science Pub for the answers to these and how to learn about an animal just from where it\'s been. Beat...
10:00 am<strong>: </strong>Activities begin on the Student Center Green Space\, including giveaways\, games\, art activities\, viewing stations\, and on-hand experts to answer your questions 12:04 pm: Solar eclipse begins for Auburn area 1:36 pm: Peak of the solar eclipse (91.64% coverage) 2:00pm: Activities end 3:01 pm: Solar eclipse ends for Auburn...
A dreadful plague has been sweeping the dark corners of North America and it’s giving bats an awful case of the “white nose”. Behind this “White Nose Syndrome” lies a tiny little culprit\, the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans\, now responsible for cave closings across many states and the deaths of millions...
Riddle me this: I can fit in your backpack but hold a laboratory. You could carry me in your arms\, but I can go and see what you can not—to the heavens and beyond. What am I? Join the November Science Pub to learn about a new breed of celestial...
What does going “green” mean to you? Renewable resources? Recycling? What about simply learning to produce more quickly and efficiently? In a world where more than 75% of all industrial production requires the use of chemical catalysts\, Chemistry offers an often overlooked means of cutting energy and waste costs. This...
Almost all of the information we have about the Universe outside of our solar systems comes from the light (electromagnetic radiation) we observe from astrophysical objects. This is also true when it comes to the search for extra-terrestrial life. At the February Science Pub we’ll look at a number of...
Do you have pets or children? Do you work or play outdoors? If yes\, you better check yourself before you wreck yourself! With reported cases of tick-borne diseases on the rise— up 600% since 2010 —now is the time to know how to combat these creepy crawlers! Join us as...
