World Science Festival Courses

Brave New Prehistoric World - Reassessing Human Origins Through Ancient DNA

Explore groundbreaking discoveries in human origins, revealing multiple early human groups coexisting with our ancestors and their genetic legacy in us today. Leading experts discuss these transformative insights.

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

Shedding Light on the Dark Universe

Nobel laureate James Peebles discusses dark matter, dark energy, and the big bang with Brian Greene, exploring humanity's quest to understand the cosmos and its mysteries in this engaging conversation.

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

Revealing the Cosmos - A Startling New View from the James Webb Space Telescope

Explore the latest findings from the James Webb Space Telescope with Nobel Laureate John Mather and leading astronomers, discussing new clues about star and galaxy formation, and emerging cosmic mysteries.

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

Why a Forefather of AI Fears the Future

Renowned AI pioneer explores potential futures with advanced AI, discussing implications and concerns for humanity's trajectory in a world of increasingly sophisticated mechanical minds.

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

Is Dark Energy Decaying? - Exploring New Cosmological Observations

Explore revolutionary observations challenging our understanding of dark energy and the universe's expansion with Brian Greene and Michael Levi in this thought-provoking discussion.

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

String Theory, Quantum Gravity and Black Holes - Are We Holograms?

Explore cutting-edge physics with Brian Greene and Juan Maldacena, delving into string theory, quantum gravity, black holes, and the holographic principle. Uncover fascinating connections in modern theoretical physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mind Over Molecules - The Biology of Memory

Uncover the biological mechanisms behind memory formation and long-term retention with experts Brian Greene and Cristina Alberini as they delve into the fascinating science of our cherished recollections.

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

Beyond Einstein - Gravitational Geysers: Exploring White Holes

Explore white holes, time-reversed cousins of black holes, with physicist Carlo Rovelli and Brian Greene. Delve into their speculative nature, potential connection to dark matter, and implications for our understanding of the universe.

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

Beyond Einstein - Gravitational Echoes: Light Waves and Black Holes

Explore gravitational echoes and exotic physics near black holes with experts Erin Kara and Shep Doeleman. Discover how light waves echo off black holes, advancing our understanding of fundamental physical laws beyond Einstein's vision.

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

Beyond Einstein: Gravitational Rainbows - Part 1

Explore gravitational rainbows and dark energy's impact on gravitational waves with physicist Claudia de Rham and Brian Greene. Delve into Einstein's theories and their implications for our understanding of the universe.

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

Intelligent Thinking About Artificial Intelligence

Explore revolutionary proposals for understanding and safeguarding AI with computer scientist Jaron Lanier and physicist Brian Greene in this thought-provoking discussion on the future of artificial intelligence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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

Was the Big Bang the Beginning? Reimagining Time in a Cyclic Universe

Explore alternative cosmological theories challenging the Big Bang model, focusing on cyclic universe concepts. Leading scientists discuss mathematical analyses and potential paradigm shifts in our understanding of time and cosmic evolution.

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

AI Creativity: Genius or Gimmick?

Explore the debate on AI's creative potential with experts Justine Bateman and Heidi Boisvert, moderated by Brian Greene. Delve into AI's impact on film, performing arts, and creative synthesis.

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