Carolina Science Cafe, presented by Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, takes place the first Tuesday of the month at Haw River Tap & Table, 300 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This free event is designed for adults, and gives the public a chance to meet the expert behind the science headlines.
There’s no need to RSVP.
March Science Cafe
On March 5, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., the topic is “Directives from the Deep Sea.”
Professional science communicator Marley Parker will talk about what life is like during a deep-sea ocean expedition. How do benthic organisms impact our daily lives? Why (and how) should we invest resources to explore the seafloor? Are submersibles safe? In this talk, Marley Parker will discuss these questions, and share photos, videos, and stories from several of her deep sea research expeditions.
April Science Cafe
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., the topic is “Life Under a Solar Eclipse.”
Until the “Great American Eclipse” of 2017, the only broad study of animal behavior during a solar eclipse was conducted during an eclipse that passed through New England in 1932 – all other descriptions were fairly anecdotal, and many were contradictory. In 2017, Dr. Hartstone-Rose’s lab did a study of how 17 species of animals at a zoo on the path of totality reacted to this phenomenon, and the results were amazing! Come learn about which animals reacted to the eclipse, how they reacted, and what their plans are for the eclipse happening on April 8th – including how you can contribute to the research!
Look for updates in the Facebook event.
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