World Science Festival Courses

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity - The Essential Idea

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Explore Einstein's General Theory of Relativity with Brian Greene in this less than 1-hour visual journey offered by World Science Festival. Perfect for those with rusty math skills.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Quantum Biology - The Hidden Nature of Nature

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Explore the intersection of quantum physics and biology with the World Science Festival. Understand bird navigation, photosynthesis, and our sense of smell through a quantum lens.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

To Be or Not to Be Bionic - On Immortality and Superhumanism

Explore the intersection of technology and humanity with World Science Festival's discussion on artificial intelligence, superhumanism, and immortality. Engage with scientists, technologists, and ethicists.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Intelligence Without Brains

Explore the intelligence of plants and insects in this 1-2 hour program by World Science Festival, delving into bio-acoustics, swarm behavior, and the ethics of our interactions with nature.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

CRISPR in Context - The New World of Human Genetic Engineering

Explore the world of human genetic engineering with CRISPR's co-discoverer, Jennifer Doudna, in this 1-2 hour program by World Science Festival. Delve into the ethical implications, future impact, and regulation of CRISPR.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Physics in the Dark - Searching for Missing Matter

Join World Science Festival's exploration of dark matter, its role in the universe, and the ongoing scientific hunt for it. Learn from leading physicists in a 1-2 hour program.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Reality of Reality - A Tale of Five Senses

Explore the science of senses with World Science Festival's 1-2 hour program, delving into how our sense organs process information and shape our perception of reality.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Solving the Puzzle of Black Holes

Explore black hole theories with Harvard Professor Andrew Strominger in this less than 1-hour program by World Science Festival. Dive into quantum field theory, string theory, and more.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Can We Cure Deafness and Blindness? Should We?

Explore the ethical implications of curing deafness and blindness with World Science Festival. Engage in discussions about cultural identity, technological advancements, and personal experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How EHT Imaged a Black Hole

Explore black hole imaging methods with 2020 Breakthrough Prize winner Shep Doeleman in this under 1-hour material from World Science Festival.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Science of Extreme Behavior - The Line Between Courageous and Crazy

Explore the science behind extreme behavior with World Science Festival's 1-2 hour program. Understand risk-taking, its role in evolution, and the line between courage and craziness.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Revealing the Mind - The Promise of Psychedelics

Explore the history, effects, and potential of psychedelics in this 1-2 hour program by World Science Festival. Learn from scientists and "psychonauts" about their use in treating illnesses and studying the mind.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Loose Ends - String Theory and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

Explore string theory's history, future, and its implications on reality with leading physicists in this 1-2 hour program by World Science Festival.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

What It Takes to Boldly Go

Join World Science Festival's 1-2 hour exploration of astronaut Michael Collins' legacy, featuring discussions on the future of space travel with fellow astronauts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Believing Brain - Evolution, Neuroscience, and the Spiritual Instinct

Explore the intersection of science and religion with World Science Festival's 1-2 hour program, delving into evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and the origins of spiritual beliefs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk