This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

 

Saturday May 17

 

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    At 10 AM PST   

    2020 in the Science Circle – Revisited 2

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/revisited/

    A panel discussion following up on past topics from 5 years ago.

    Phil Youngblood — The Biochemistry of Our Senses
    Mike Shaw — Data into insight: Teasing out how molecules behave
    Steve van Hook —The World 20 Years Ahead with 2020 Vision

    Moderated by Stephen Gasior/Xootfly

 

    Location: Auditorium

 

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    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

 Saturday November 9

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    At 10 AM PST   

    Visions of the Future From Science Fiction, Panel and Discussion

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/scifi-visions-of-the-future/

    Moderator and opening panelist: Stephen Gasior/Xootfly

    Panelists: Karthik Prathaban, Natalie Foster, Mike Shaw

    Auditorium

      

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    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

 Saturday, November 26

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    At 10 AM PST   

    Recent Advances In Understanding Aging

    By Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/understanding-aging/

 

   The Science Circle (72,129,30)

      

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    At 9 PM PST   

    Country Appreciation

    Jes Stannard

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/country-appreciation/

 

 The Science Circle (72,129,30)

 

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    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

Saturday, August 13

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    At 7 AM PST   

    Follow The Food

    "Food As Medicine" "The Food That Can Prevent Climate Disasters"

    Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly) and Corveta Scientist

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/follow-the-food-15/

      

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    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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This Saturday at The Science Circle

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Saturday, August 6

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    At 7 AM PST   

    Follow The Food

    "Future Farms" "The Endangered Foods List"

    Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly) and Corveta Scientist

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/follow-the-food-14/

      

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    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

Saturday, July 30

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    At 7 AM PST   

    Follow The Food

    "The Waste Chain" "Protein Planet"

    Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly) and Corveta Scientist

    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/follow-the-food-13/

      

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    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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This Saturday at The Science Circle

 
Saturday, July 23

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    At 7 AM PST   

    Follow The Food

    "You are what your food eats"
    Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly) and Corveta Scientist
    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/follow-the-food-12/
      
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    NOTE: Non-members required to register once
    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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This Saturday at The Science Circle

 
Saturday, July 9

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    At 7 AM PST   

    Follow The Food
    Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly) and Corveta Scientist
    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/follow-the-food-11/
      
    ~*~
    
    NOTE: Non-members required to register once
    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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This Saturday at The Science Circle

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Saturday, April 30

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    At 10 AM PST   

    What's Happening in The World of Synthetic Biology
    Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)
    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/synthetic-biology/

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    At 9 PM PST
    
    Art
    Discussion led by Jes Stannard
    https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/art/
      
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    NOTE: Non-members required to register once
    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

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Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "CRISPR" and "Science Communication In A Pandemic"

 

"CRISPR Year in Review 2021"

Saturday January 29

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM SL time

Every year there are new advances in genome engineering enabled by CRISPR/Cas editing systems. In this talk, the most important and interesting news in CRISPR-based gene editing from 2021 will be presented. Come learn about Technology Advances, New Tools, Intellectual Property, and Target Genes and Modified Organisms from a practitioner in the field. This year’s emphasis will be on the wide range of uses and modifications in medicine and agriculture.

Presentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)

Auditorium

For more information, Click Here.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/72/129/30

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"Science Communication In, Or In Preparation For A Pandemic"

Saturday January 29

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM SL time

Mitigating the damage of the COVID-19 pandemic has been hugely dependent on society’s adoption of personal protective measures to curb the spread of the virus. Misinformation has also been cited as a threat to the employment of countermeasures like vaccines. To what extent is the public understanding of the mechanisms by which diseases spread or medical solutions function important in improving survival outcomes during a pandemic? Is it sufficient or perhaps better to be reliant on expert opinions and policies alone?

Fireside

For more information, Click Here.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/161/99/25
 

Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "A Biological Perspective on Mating Dynamics" and "The Future Is Now"

 

A Biological Perspective on Mating Dynamics in a Sex Ratio Imbalanced Population

Saturday January 1

10AM to 11AM SL time

The basic tenet of biology is reproduction to continue the species. Evolution and genetics has programmed every species’ to follow behaviors to ensure the next generation. This genetic programming influences the mating game between the sexes in those species even in “higher” cognitive species such as humans. The interplay between conscious and subconscious driven behaviors is increasingly complicated to understand as society becomes increasingly complicated compared to “cave-man” days. One aspect of human biology without intervention is that the birth rate of male to female is 50/50. One aspect of most historical and modern societies is a cultural trend towards life-long pair bonding being encouraged and even legally enforced in some cases. Research has suggested a correlation to economic and social stability in such monogamy encouraged societies.

China and India are notable case exceptions to the gender balance. Cultural practices has lead to an overabundance of men. These have important consequences for the mating game in those countries now and the foreseeable future. Japan similarly has had cultural practices leading to a current stagnation of dating today, developing the monikers: dating “‘herbivores” and “celibacy syndrome”

This presentation will explore initially the biology of sexual reproduction in vertebrates and humans, the development of monogamy practices in history, then look to reconcile or at least understand better the current society/cultural situation in these countries.

Presentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)

For more information, Click Here.

Auditorium

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/125/132/22

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"The Future Is Now"

Saturday January 1

9PM to 10PM SL time

In a daily fog of uncertainty, we may lose track of transformational changes just over the horizon. So where are we headed? Some of the world’s smartest people in government, social research, academia, business, economics, science, and other fields have looked 20 years into the future and seen a time of abundance and shared opportunities. Let’s update on evolving technologies and trends from an optimistic perspective beyond the turmoil of today.

By Dr. Stephen Van Hook

For more information, Click Here. 

Auditorium

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/125/132/22
 

Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "Fireside Chat Dating Dynamics," "SC Region Tour"

 

"Fireside Chat Dating Dynamics"

Saturday December 18, 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM SL time

Following on from “Choking on Red Pills: A Biological Take on Modern Dating Dynamics,” Stephen Gasior holds a Fireside Chat.

Hosted by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)

Fireside

For more information, Click Here. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/161/99/24 

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"Science Circle Region Tour"

Saturday December 18, 

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM SL time

The Science Circle owns a region with more than fourteen beautiful locations. Today we visit them with you, answer your questions and listen to your ideas about regional development.

SC is an alliance of scientists and teachers, who in turn are given regional space to display their work. Some exhibitions are permanent, others are replaced by new acquisitions.

Recently Steven Van Hook, CEO of Educare, left his plot in the region to open a much needed “How to Educate in SL” region. We expect to have a tour in June 2022!

However, Steven’s departure offers his SC colleagues the chance to showcase their project.

During the regional tour we offer you the opportunity to share ideas or projects with us. So that our home base remains attractive, challenging and innovative.

By Jes Stannard & Chantal Jager

Science Circle region 

For more information, Click Here. 

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Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "Choking on Red Pills," "Virtual Teaching Tactics"

 

"Choking on Red Pills, A Biological Take on Modern Dating Dynamics"

Saturday November 20,

10 AM to 11 AM SL time

The basic tenet of biology is reproduction to continue the species. Evolution and genetics has programmed every species’ to follow behaviors to ensure the next generation. Sometimes this has resulted in seemingly contradictory behaviors like male spiders sacrificing themselves after mating.

Given this pattern of programming in sexually reproducing species, it is flabbergasting that some people are choosing to exit the mating pool consciously. These movements (Men Going Their Own Way, Involuntary Celibates, parts of The Manosphere, etc) espouse very different interactions in the mating game, primarily to exit it. Collectively using the term “Red Pill” (a reference to The Matrix) this philosophy claims to now be awakened to the truth of how society oppresses men.

This presentation will explore initially the biology of sexual reproduction in vertebrates and humans then look to reconcile or at least understand better the current society/cultural situation.

Presentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)

Auditorium

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/125/132/22 

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"Virtual Teaching Tactics to Help a Divided World"

Saturday November 20

9 PM to 10 PM SL time

Educators can be Covid-challenged to keep students and funds flowing, while promoting healthy and enriching academic options. Virtual World learning may provide immersive hands-on experience for engaging students and offering a sense of place and belonging, so important to student success and retention in online education.This presentation covers: evolution of virtual world learning, academic necessities for learning alternatives, socioeconomic drivers and gains, fulfilling student desires for immersive experience, benefits of experiential learning, providing dimensional sense of space, sample in-world learning centers, forming partnerships between academia and emerging technology, effective gamification of learning, bridging the digital divide, and self-guided field trips to Virtual World campuses.

Dr. Steven R. Van Hook

Auditorium

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32
 

Announcement: This Saturday at The Science Circle - "CRISPR 2020: Year in Review"

 

"CRISPR 2020: Year in Review"

Saturday, January 2,

10 AM to 11 AM SL time

Figure NobelPrize.org. Using the genetic scissors, researchers can edit the genome of practically all living things.

 

Every year there are new advances in genome engineering. In this talk, the most important and interesting news in CRISPR-based gene editing from 2020 will be presented. Come learn about Technology Advances, New Tools, Intellectual Property, and Target Genes and Modified Organisms from a former published practitioner in the field. Of special note this year is the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier for their work in CRISPR. Thus, the talk will start with a little deeper history of its discovery and invention. This year CRISPR was used for more than just gene editing, so those will be of particular interest and discussed as well. 

Non-members can register for the free events through SC members.

Presentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)

For more information, Click Here. 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/114/206/30