Soil Science Courses

Networks, Communities, and the Science of Sciences

Explore network communities, validation challenges, and neural embeddings for community detection, plus insights on citation distributions and COVID's impact on science.

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

Why We Die - The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality

Explore the biology of aging and death, examining scientific breakthroughs in longevity research and the societal implications of extended human lifespans.

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

Illuminating Science Through Narrative Video Journalism

Discover how narrative video journalism transforms complex scientific concepts into engaging visual stories without compromising intellectual depth or theoretical integrity.

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

David Krakauer on Emergent Political Economies and A Science of Possibility

Exploring emergent political economies through complexity science, examining historical tensions, mathematical approaches, and collective computation to understand societal dynamics and possibilities.

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

Selection Models of Science - Paul Smaldino

Explore the cultural aspects of science, selection models, and interdisciplinary approaches with Paul Smaldino. Gain insights into scientific disciplines and the bias for novelty in research.

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

Ignorance, Failure, Uncertainty, and the Optimism of Science

Explore how ignorance, failure, and uncertainty drive scientific progress, fostering an optimistic outlook that embraces complexity and opens new possibilities for understanding and innovation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tutorial on Computer Science - Josh Grochow

Explore key concepts in computer science, from model independence to computational complexity theory, with insights on P vs NP and various computational models.

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

The Uncertainty Paradox - Can Science Make Uncertainty Optimistic?

Explore the relationship between science, uncertainty, and optimism, examining how embracing uncertainty can lead to a more optimistic scientific perspective and improve public communication.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Art & Science of Resilience in the Wake of Trauma with Laurence Gonzales

Explore resilience after trauma through psychology and neuroscience. Learn strategies for coping, finding wisdom, and living fully despite hardship. Gain insights on the body-mind connection and personal growth.

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

Sloppy Models, Differential Geometry, and Why Science Works

Explore how complex systems can be modeled despite parameter uncertainties, using differential geometry to understand 'sloppiness' and its implications for scientific comprehension and prediction.

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

Cascading Conflict: The Science of Violence

Explore the science of violence through historical examples and data, examining how conflicts spread and escalate over time and space. Gain insights into patterns in complex social systems and their implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

David B. Kinney on the Philosophy of Science

Exploring the intersection of philosophy and science, discussing causation, explanatory depth, and rational ignorance. Insights on scientific methodology and the nature of knowledge.

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

Luis Bettencourt on The Science of Cities

Luis Bettencourt explores the science of cities, examining their unique properties, scaling laws, and impact on human life. He discusses urban innovation, sustainability challenges, and the future of urban living.

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

Rigorous Uncertainty: Science During COVID-19 with David Krakauer

Exploring COVID-19's impact through complexity science, discussing citizen-based medicine, data challenges, group size recommendations, and out-of-equilibrium thinking to reveal hidden interconnections in modern life.

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

Data + Art - Better Science Communication

Explore data visualization through art with Kirell Benzi, enhancing science communication. Learn innovative techniques to present complex information visually and engage audiences effectively.

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