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AMNH Presents: Our Cosmic Ballet
American Museum of Natural History 175-208 79th Street, Central Park West, NY, United StatesAll objects in the universe are in constant motion. Throughout our 13-billion-year history, and looking forward into the not-so-distant future, stars zip by each other, space objects collide, and galaxies merge. Astrophysicist Jackie Faherty uses the power of the Museum's digital software to show guests the cosmic ballet of stars and galaxies as they dance around each […]
How Magic Works
Third Avenue Ale House 1644 3rd Ave, New York, NY, United StatesWhat does magic mean in the Information Age? The virtual world is becoming more essential and, in some cases, more important than the actual world. Over centuries, magicians have experimented with the tension and possibilities created by what is actual versus what is perceived. What lessons can we learn from magic? In this talk, magician […]
The First AI Simulation of the Universe is Fast and Accurate — and We Don’t Know Why
Simons Foundation 160 5th Ave, New York, NY, United StatesA full understanding of the evolution of the universe’s structure is one of the holy grails of modern astrophysics. Astrophysicists survey large volumes of the universe and compare the findings to computer simulations. Simulating the movement of billions of particles over billions of years is a daunting task, however, even when using the simplest physical […]
Quantum Summit: From Research to Reality
New Lab 19 Morris Ave, Building 128, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesIn partnership with Columbia University, NYU and Yale University About this Event Quantum Summit: From Research to Reality is a half-day immersive event at New Lab showcasing the science and talent occurring within NY region academic institutions. We will hear future visions of quantum from leading researchers and the tangible steps that universities are taking […]
Met Symposium—Making Marvels: Science and Splendor at the Courts of Europe
The Met Fifth Avenue - The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium 1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesScholars consider the rich variety of treasures assembled for courtly collections in early modern Europe in this all-day symposium presented in conjunction with the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition Making Marvels: Science and Splendor at the Courts of Europe.