World Science Festival Courses

On The Shoulders of Giants

Innovative approach to teaching physics through mind-bending puzzles, exploring connections between math and physics, symmetry, and abstract concepts to inspire the next generation of scientists.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Exploring the Warped Universe

Physicist Nergis Mavalvala discusses LIGO's journey from inception to the groundbreaking detection of gravitational waves, offering insights into the warped universe and its exploration.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Accelerating Universe

Explore the accelerating universe, dark energy, and paradigm-shifting discoveries with Nobel Laureate Adam Riess and Brian Greene in this thought-provoking discussion on cosmology and physics.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Fundamental Lessons from String Theory

Explore string theory's groundbreaking insights with Cumrun Vafa, covering fundamental concepts, duality frames, space basics, quantum geometry, and entropy in this enlightening lecture.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Nature's Constituents

Explore particle physics with Maria Spiropulu: from the Standard Model and Higgs discovery to quantum mixing and future frontiers. Gain insights into nature's fundamental constituents and the LHC's role in advancing our understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Biology of Consciousness

Neuroscientist Christof Koch explores the biology of consciousness, discussing modern understanding, neural correlates, and integrated information theory in this insightful lecture.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Space, Time, and Einstein

Explore Einstein's special relativity with physicist Brian Greene. Delve into mind-bending concepts like time dilation, space warps, and E=mc², using animations to visualize complex ideas and challenge your perception of reality.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Accelerating Universe

Nobel laureate Adam Riess explores the discovery of dark energy and our accelerating universe, unraveling one of modern cosmology's biggest mysteries in this engaging lecture.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

What Sparked the Big Bang?

Explore cosmic inflation and repulsive gravity as potential triggers for the Big Bang with Brian Greene. Delve into fields, energy sources, and mathematical predictions in this engaging discussion on the universe's origins.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Einstein, The Big Bang, and the Expansion of the Universe

Explore Einstein's theory of relativity, the Big Bang, and cosmic expansion through visual explanations and essential mathematics, offering a fresh perspective on the universe's origins and evolution.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Curvature and Parallel Motion

Explore Einstein's theory of gravity through curvature mathematics. Brian Greene introduces key concepts and equations, offering insights into the universe's fundamental nature.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Noether's Amazing Theorem - Symmetry and Conservation

Explore Emmy Noether's groundbreaking theorem linking symmetry and conservation in physics, explained by Brian Greene through accessible mathematics and engaging storytelling.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deriving Classical from Quantum Physics - Ehrenfest's Theorem

Brian Greene explores Ehrenfest's Theorem, revealing how classical physics emerges from quantum mechanics through mathematical derivation, bridging two fundamental descriptions of reality.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

At the Core of Fundamental Physics - The Principle of Least Action

Brian Greene explores the Principle of Least Action, a fundamental concept in physics, explaining its significance and demonstrating how it leads to Newton's laws of motion through simple examples and mathematical insights.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Planetary Orbits - Kepler, Newton, and Gravity

Explore planetary orbits through Newton's law of gravitation and Kepler's patterns. Brian Greene explains the basics, touching on conic sections and space dimensionality in this engaging discussion.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video