YouTube Courses

The Undiscovery of Cosmic Deceleration - Robert P. Kirshner - Radcliffe Institute

Explore the unexpected discovery of cosmic acceleration and its implications for our understanding of the universe, dark energy, and fundamental physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Road to Rescue - Evie Shockley - Radcliffe Institute

Evie Shockley reads selected poems, including a work-in-progress narrative poem blending epic and speculative fiction, exploring African American literature, contemporary poetry, and black studies.

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

Feeding 10 Billion by 2050 - Creating a Sustainable and Healthy Food Future

Explore sustainable food production, consumption, and environmental impacts to feed 10 billion by 2050. Learn about nutritious food amplification, waste prevention, and supply security while protecting our planet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rare Cancers: Charting a Faster Route to Treatment

Exploring innovative approaches to accelerate rare cancer treatments through immunotherapy, data sharing, and novel trial designs. Experts discuss challenges and promising advancements in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Socialite-Activists and the Black Freedom Struggle - The Glamorous Life

Exploring how black women activists raised funds for civil rights through glamorous events, blending social activism with high society to advance the Black Freedom Struggle.

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

Plutocrats with Pitchforks - Understanding American Right-Wing Populism

Explore right-wing populism in the US, focusing on government actions and their impact. Analyze the unique aspects of American populism and its relationship with plutocratic interests.

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

Where We Stand in Earthquake Prediction

Explore the current state and future potential of earthquake prediction, including new methods, data analysis, and short-term forecasting advancements in seismology.

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

Genetic Prediction of Traits and Diseases Across Diverse Populations - Next in Evolution

Exploring genetic prediction of traits and diseases across diverse populations, focusing on innovative research in evolution, genetic adaptations, and cross-disciplinary approaches to understanding human genetics.

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

Next in Evolution - The Evolution of Diversity in East African Cichlid Fishes

Exploring the evolution of diversity in East African cichlid fishes through genomic data and functional variation, highlighting adaptations and cross-disciplinary research approaches.

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

Opening Discussion for Measure - Exploring Henrietta Swan Leavitt's Work

Explore Henrietta Swan Leavitt's astronomical legacy through Anna Von Mertens' artistic interpretation, blending meticulous stitching and graphite marks to reimagine Leavitt's groundbreaking celestial discoveries.

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

Structure in Motion - Geometric Insights in Protein Folding, Robot Kinematics, and Auxetic Materials

Explore geometric insights on protein folding, robot kinematics, and auxetic materials. Discover analogies and structural characteristics in this presentation by mathematics and computer science professors Borcea and Streinu.

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

Why Would We Help Them? - Humanitarian Aid in the Mediterranean Refugee Crisis

Humanitarian expert explores challenges of refugee rescue operations in the Mediterranean, examining political complexities and societal divisions surrounding migration in Europe.

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

Conflicts Over Science and Policy at the EPA - Environmental Challenges and Future Directions

Explore challenges facing environmental science and policy in the U.S., including EPA changes, regulatory rollbacks, and their public health implications. Experts discuss impacts and potential steps forward.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Visual Storytelling and Comic Communication - A Conversation with Scott McCloud

Explore visual storytelling and communication with cartoonist Scott McCloud, delving into comics, literacy, semiotics, and the power of images in this engaging discussion.

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

Feeling the Way to Truth - Rethinking Modern Philosophy's Development

Exploring the overlooked contributions of women in modern philosophy's development, challenging assumptions and advocating for a more inclusive understanding of philosophical history.

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