World Science Festival Courses

Avian Einsteins

Explore the fascinating parallels between bird and human brains, uncovering insights into language acquisition, hearing, and movement through expert discussions and demonstrations, including the famous dancing cockatoo.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Invisible Reality - The Wonderful Weirdness of the Quantum World

Explore the fascinating world of quantum physics with experts, delving into probability waves, entanglement, and the implications for technology and our understanding of reality.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Craving Brain - Neuroscience of Uncontrollable Urges

Explore the neuroscience of addiction with experts discussing brain reward pathways, memory formation, recovery potential, and innovative treatments like vaccines, offering insights into breaking the cycle.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Science and Story - The Write Angle

Award-winning writers discuss techniques for humanizing science through compelling narratives, exploring how novels, articles, and books can offer paths to understanding unknown worlds.

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

Portraits of Perception with Chuck Close

Explore the science behind facial perception through art and neuroscience. Artists and scientists discuss how we process and interpret faces, from Mona Lisa's smile to Picasso's portraits.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Scents and Sensibilities - The Invisible Language of Smell

Explore the fascinating science of smell and its impact on behavior, emotions, and communication. Experts discuss olfaction's unique role in our lives, from plant defense to disease detection.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Echoes From The Beginning - A Journey Through Space and Time

Explore the cosmos with leading experts as they discuss recent advances in cosmology, dark energy, the Big Bang, and the possibility of a multiverse, offering insights into our universe's origins and future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Keeping Secrets - Cryptography in a Connected World

Explore cryptography's evolution, from ancient ciphers to modern digital security. Learn about encryption methods, code-breaking techniques, and the challenges of maintaining privacy in our interconnected world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Faith and Science

Exploring the intersection of faith and science, examining religious beliefs of scientists, and investigating scientific studies of spirituality and religious experiences in the brain.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

What It Means to Be Human

Interdisciplinary exploration of human uniqueness, examining morality, self-awareness, and AI through physics, anthropology, and genomics. Experts discuss implications for our understanding of humanity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Multiverse - One Universe or Many?

Explore the inflationary theory of cosmology and its challenges through informed debate among leading scientists, examining the origins of our universe and the possibility of a multiverse.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Predicting the World with Math

Explore how mathematical algorithms and big data are revolutionizing predictions in various fields, from medicine to social behavior, with insights from leading scientists on the future of data-driven decision-making.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Beyond Einstein - In Search of the Ultimate Explanation

Renowned physicists and historians explore Einstein's quest for a unified theory, discussing its progress, implications, and challenges in understanding the universe's fundamental principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Cellular Surgeons - The New Era of Nanomedicine

Explore the revolutionary world of nanomedicine with leading researchers, discussing molecular-sized treatments, nanobots for precision surgery, and the potential to repair DNA and neurons at the nanoscale.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Notes and Neurons - In Search of the Common Chorus

Explore the intersection of music, neuroscience, and culture through live performances and cross-cultural demonstrations, examining how our brains process and respond to musical elements.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk