World Science Festival Courses

Does Math Reveal Reality?

Explore the profound connection between mathematics and physical reality with leading thinkers. Delve into whether math is a human invention or an intrinsic part of the universe's fabric.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Is Life? Five Great Ideas in Biology

Nobel Laureate Sir Paul Nurse discusses five fundamental ideas in biology, exploring the essence of life and its complexities in a thought-provoking conversation with Brian Greene.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mathematics - The Language of Nature

Explore symmetry's role in math and physics with Edward Frenkel, delving into the Langlands program and its potential for unifying mathematical theories in this engaging lecture.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Illuminating Black Holes - Understanding Spacetime and Quantum Information Theory

Explore spacetime, black holes, and quantum information theory with physicist Veronika Hubeny. Delve into gauge/gravity duality to uncover the fundamental nature of our universe.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Entanglement, Black Holes, and Wormholes - An Informal Discussion

Explore groundbreaking advances in black hole physics, quantum entanglement, and wormholes with renowned physicist Brian Greene in this engaging year-end science discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

New Ideas About Dark Matter - Quantum Effects and Non-Newtonian Gravity

Explore quantum effects in dark matter and their potential impact on galactic structure with physicist Justin Khoury, offering new perspectives on the universe's formation.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Brain Machine Interfaces - Master Class

Pioneering neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis explores brain-machine interfaces, demonstrating how brain activity can control neuroprosthetic devices and enable synchronistic collaboration between animals and humans.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gravitational Waves and Particle Physics: From Detection to Future Prospects - Lecture

Explore gravitational waves and particle physics with Nobel Laureate Barry Barish and Brian Greene, discussing LIGO, detections, future prospects, and the intersection of these cutting-edge fields.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Monster at the Heart of Our Galaxy - Master Class

Nobel Laureate Andrea Ghez explores the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's center, discussing its role in galaxy formation and evolution in this captivating astrophysics lecture.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Shedding New Light on Dark Matter

Explore groundbreaking insights on dark matter with physicists Brian Greene and Priyamvada Natarajan, discussing new research, mapping techniques, and the future of cosmic simulations.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Discovering Gravitational Waves - LIGO's Latest Massive Source

Explore the latest gravitational wave discoveries with physicists Brian Greene and Gabriela González, discussing LIGO's groundbreaking findings and their implications for our understanding of the cosmos.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Oceans in Peril - Challenges and Solutions for Marine Conservation

Renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle explores urgent threats to marine ecosystems and offers solutions to protect our vital oceans, emphasizing the critical role of conservation in sustaining global biodiversity.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exploring Our Humanity - Human Ancestor Discoveries

Renowned paleoanthropologist Lee Berger discusses his groundbreaking discoveries of ancient human ancestors, offering insights into human evolution and the exciting field of modern exploration.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

100 Years of Gravitational Waves - From Einstein to LIGO

Nobel laureate Rai Weiss explores the history of LIGO, from Einstein's theories to the groundbreaking detection of gravitational waves, highlighting the technology and challenges behind this remarkable scientific achievement.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video