Today from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, UCLA is hosting its largest science fair for K-12, with nearly 70 interactive science booths staffed by real scientists. Admission is free and open to the public. Map: exploringyouruniverse.ucla.edu/booth-map/

This week in Science in the Movies, I showed three scenes from Jon Amiel's The Core (2003) to illustrate planetary interior properties.

I had the privilege of presenting a brief report on UCLA SETI activities at the annual IAA SETI Committee meeting yesterday, with updates to the search volume values in our paper bit.ly/AJ23

The first week of my class Science in the Movies went well. Lots of fun demos and a few scenes from the movie Gravity to illustrate Newton's laws.

This evening!

Join me on March 25, 2025 to hear the latest from @UCLA SETI 📡👽

I am grateful for the outpouring of support from friends and colleagues related to the Palisades Fire. Our place (red dot in lower right) is currently (Jan. 8 at noon) under an "evacuation warning", about one block south of areas that are under an "evacuation order".

Smoke from the Palisades Fire viewed from the Santa Monica bluffs.

Santa Monicans checking out the winter solstice alignment of the sculpture Gestation III at sunset.

Wildfire-enhanced sunset colors today

Forest fire in Malibu, CA.

My new course, "Science in the Movies", will explore Earth and Planetary Sciences through the lens of blockbuster movies. 350 students have enrolled.

From Santa Monica Pier to Santa Cruz Pier. Here for a review of UCSC Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Hello SETI enthusiasts. Here is a SETI starter pack. Please message me for additional suggestions.
go.bsky.app/99JtZpg