World Science Festival Courses

Until the End of Time - Mind, Matter and Meaning

Explore the cosmos with Brian Greene and Faith Salie, delving into the universe's past, future, and fundamental questions of human existence in this thought-provoking discussion on physics and meaning.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Memory: The Hidden Pathways That Make Us Human

Explore the mysteries of memory with top researchers, uncovering how it shapes our identity, impacts the brain, and interacts with emotions. Gain insights into the fascinating workings of human memory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

James Webb Space Telescope - Comets, Planets, and the Origin of Life

Explore JWST's groundbreaking discoveries about comets, planets, and Earth's water origins. Join Brian Greene and lead scientist Stefanie Milam for cutting-edge insights into our cosmic neighborhood.

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

Gravitational Waves and the Dark Universe

Explore cutting-edge discoveries in gravitational waves and a new mission investigating the dark universe with experts Chiara Mingarelli and Jason Rhodes, moderated by Brian Greene.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Visual Illusions - Catching the Brain Creating Reality

Explore how visual illusions reveal the brain's role in perception. Scientists discuss insights from magic tricks, viral images, and everyday experiences, shedding light on the complex interplay between eyes and mind.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond - The Next Step in Space Exploration

Explore the Artemis mission and its role in future lunar and Mars expeditions with NASA's Thomas Zurbuchen and MIT's Dava Newman, moderated by Brian Greene. Discover the latest in space exploration advancements.

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

The Dreaming Mind - Waking the Mysteries of Sleep

Explore the science of dreams with experts discussing their origins, meanings, and potential applications in problem-solving, creativity, and understanding consciousness.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Psychedelics - Chemicals, Consciousness, and Creativity

Explore the potential of psychedelics to enhance creativity, consciousness, and connection with experts in neuroscience, activism, and music. Delve into the promises and challenges of these mind-altering substances.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

First Images - James Webb Space Telescope's New View of the Cosmos

Explore the groundbreaking first images from the James Webb Space Telescope with Nobel laureate John Mather and leading scientists, discussing their impact on our understanding of the universe's origins and evolution.

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

Black Holes - Seeing the Unseeable

Explore groundbreaking observations of black holes with Brian Greene and Shep Doeleman, discussing the Event Horizon Telescope's achievements and the first image of our galaxy's supermassive black hole.

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

Decoding the Brain - Advances in Neuroscience and Mind Manipulation

Explore recent advances in neuroscience with leading experts, uncovering how the brain processes memories, speech, and attention, and the potential to manipulate these functions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Einstein and the Quantum - Entanglement and Emergence

Explore the potential connection between Einstein's relativity and quantum mechanics, examining how quantum threads might stitch spacetime fabric. Experts discuss implications for unifying laws of the large and small.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Things We've Never Seen - The James Webb Space Telescope Explores the Cosmos

Explore the universe's mysteries with leading scientists as they discuss the James Webb Space Telescope's potential to revolutionize our understanding of cosmic origins, planet formation, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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