Downtown Reno Library

In the Spring of 2022, a group of DRI scientists traveled to Greenland with the intent of extracting 4,000-year-old ice cores which tell the story of climate, volcanoes, and human activity. The arduous journey and even more arduous task of drilling and extracting ice cores isn’t without risk or danger. Join us to dive into their research, their journey to Greenland, and to hear the stories they found embedded in the ice. Location: Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center Street,…

Despite their small size, the cloud seeding team at Desert Research Institute has a mighty impact on Nevada and the West by increasing snow pack in targeted areas by up to 20 percent. Join us at this edition of Science Distilled to delve into the world of cloud seeding and its impact on our increasingly drought-stricken region. This event features a short documentary film and panel discussion followed by audience Q&A. Location: Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center Street, Reno…

If you have lived through a Northern Nevada summer, you are no stranger to wildfires and the resulting smoke that engulfs our community. Join us as we hear from a panel of experts discussing the technology used to monitor and predict wildfires, air quality, and the impacts on public health, and wildfire prevention. This event features a short documentary film and panel discussion followed by audience Q&A. Location: Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center Street, Reno Times: Doors open at…

In this final event in the 2023 series, Science Distilled departs from Earth and takes you on a journey to explore the beyond. Join our speakers as they share stories about quantum theory, astrobiology, and how the research of life in extreme environments on Earth can give us clues about where to look for life beyond our planet. Location: Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center Street, Reno Times: Doors open at 6:30pm, presentation begins at 7:00pm