Dive into an enchanting panel presented by a live mermaid, where you’ll discover a treasure trove of travel tips for mingling with the locals on your own submarine adventure. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of undersea etiquette and learn the secrets of making waves in subaquatic society. Join us for an unforgettable journey beneath…

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An examination and exploration of lands once above water, but which are now submerged. The presentation ranges from the mythical to the actual, and from Atlantis to Zealandia.

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Nearly every coastal culture had a tradition of non-human aquatic beings, who range from gods and monsters to – wives and husbands. I will present lore and stories and poems about mermaids and mermen from around the world: Africa, Aboriginal Australia, Japan, the Inuit lands, ancient Assyria, Scotland, Thailand, and many more!

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Nikola Tesla was a genius, a visionary, a financial failure, and a very difficult man. His near-superhuman capacities for imagination and visualization enabled him to create technologies never before imagined, ushered him into New York’s most exclusive circles, and also led to his descent into destitution and crackpottery. Come hear the amazing true story of…

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Join us to discuss the history of computational machines from the Sumerians to the 19th century. A distinguishing trait of human beings is that we make and use tools but does that go far enough? Many animals use tools. Maybe a better definition involves using computational tools and labor-saving devices, to help with advanced cognitive…

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A panel for new fans, old fans and this who what to know more about who we are.

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