Cosmology Courses

APS Physics

Machine Learning Applications in Particle Physics, Astronomy, and Cosmology

Explore machine learning applications in cosmology and astronomy with NYU's Kyle Cranmer, featuring insights from the 2018 Machine Learning Physics Next workshop.

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

APS Physics

Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology

Explore quantum cosmology, including theories of spacetime geometry and the universe's quantum state, to understand the origins of our classical universe and predict observable phenomena.

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

Alan Turing Institute

Machine Learning in Astrophysics and Cosmology

Explore how astrophysics and cosmology leverage machine learning to analyze vast datasets, pioneering new methods and infrastructure for handling big data in scientific research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Cosmology - From Galileo to Gravitational Waves

Unravel the detective story of modern cosmology, from the Big Bang to gravitational waves. Explore revolutionary ideas in fundamental physics and discover how we've answered age-old questions about the Universe's origins and evolution.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Cosmology - DM Halo - Local Group - Risa Wechsler (Stanford)

Explore cosmology, dark matter halos, and the local group with Stanford researcher Risa Wechsler. Gain insights into cutting-edge astrophysical concepts and their implications for our understanding of the universe.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Quantum Gravity and Cosmology - Eva Silverstein (Stanford)

Explore quantum gravity and cosmology with Stanford's Eva Silverstein in this Snowmass Theory Frontier Conference talk, covering recent advances and future opportunities in high-energy physics theory.

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

World Science Festival

The Future of Cosmology - Space Telescopes and Cosmic Understanding

Nobel laureate Saul Perlmutter and Brian Greene explore revolutionary space telescopes and their potential impact on our understanding of the cosmos in this engaging scientific discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Science Festival

The Dark Side of the Universe - Exploring Dark Energy and Cosmology

Explore the mysteries of dark energy and dark matter with renowned cosmologist Michael Turner, delving into the universe's origin, evolution, and the cutting-edge research shaping our understanding of cosmic phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Testing the Limits of Cosmology

Leading physicists explore cutting-edge experiments and theories pushing the boundaries of cosmology, from recreating the Big Bang to searching for multiverses, challenging our understanding of the universe's origins and nature.

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

Khan Academy

Scale of the Solar System - Scale of the Universe - Cosmology & Astronomy

Explore the vast scale of our Solar System with Sal Khan, gaining perspective on Earth's place in the cosmos and the immense distances between celestial bodies.

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

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Cosmology in the 21st Century

Explore the expanding universe, from the big bang to dark matter, with cosmologist Kendrick Smith. Gain insights into cosmic phenomena and our current understanding of the universe's composition and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unzicker's Real Physics

Big Bang or Steady State? Wrong Question! - Variable Speed of Light Cosmology

Explore variable speed of light cosmology as an alternative to Big Bang and Steady State theories, examining its implications for the universe's origin and structure formation.

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

World Science Festival

The Biggest Questions of Cosmology - Pondering the Imponderables

Leading cosmologists explore profound questions about the universe's origins, nature, and existence, discussing topics like infinity, the Big Bang, inflation theory, and quantum mechanics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Not Really Quantum Cosmology: How Far Can We Get by Treating a Dark Matter Halo Like an Atom?

Exploring dark matter halos through atomic analogies: innovative approach to understanding cosmic structures and their implications for dark matter physics and cosmology.

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

World Science Festival

Cosmology in Crisis - Confronting the Hubble Tension

Explore the Hubble Tension with renowned astronomer Wendy Freedman and Brian Greene. Delve into cosmic expansion, historical contributions, modern measurements, and potential resolutions in this engaging discussion.

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