World Science Festival Talks & Presentations

World Science Festival

Coming to Grips With Gravity

Explore the mysteries of gravity, dark matter, and dark energy with leading scientists. Delve into cutting-edge research, historical developments, and potential future breakthroughs in our understanding of this fundamental force.

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

World Science Festival

Life in Our Image – The Ethics of Altering the Human Genome

Explore the ethical implications of altering human DNA with leading scientists and bioethicists. Discuss synthetic biology, disease resistance, human evolution, and the moral challenges of genome editing.

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

World Science Festival

To Unweave a Rainbow - Science and the Essence of Being Human

Explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and human experience in this thought-provoking discussion on reductionism, consciousness, and the limits of scientific explanation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Epic Stories of Genius - Science on Stage and Screen

Explore the challenges and triumphs of portraying scientific geniuses in stage and screen productions, discussing the balance between artistic interpretation and scientific accuracy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Flame Challenge - What is Sound?

Interactive exploration of sound through demonstrations, expert insights, and winning explanations judged by 11-year-olds. Covers hearing mechanisms, species differences, and acoustic principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Beyond Beauty - The Predictive Power of Symmetry

Explore symmetry's role in nature, from honeycomb patterns to Einstein's theories. Leading scientists discuss its significance in physics, mathematics, and our understanding of the universe's fundamental laws.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

My Neurons, My Self

Explore the intersection of neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology as experts discuss consciousness, self-awareness, memory, and the nature of human identity in this thought-provoking panel.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Science and Story - The Instinct for Curiosity

Award-winning writers discuss transforming complex scientific concepts into engaging literature, sharing insights on human anatomy, social psychology, and the art of science communication.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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It's Alive, But Is It Life - Synthetic Biology and the Future of Creation

Explore synthetic biology's potential to revolutionize life creation, from writing DNA to engineering organisms. Experts discuss ethical implications, technological advancements, and future possibilities in this cutting-edge field.

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

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Shaking Up the Dark Universe - The Dark Horses of Dark Matter

Explore unconventional theories about dark matter with leading physicists, discussing alternative explanations, detection methods, and its role in the universe's formation and evolution.

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

World Science Festival

Stewards of the Earth - Hope for Our Planet

Ecologists and naturalists discuss urgent environmental issues and biodiversity decline, offering hopeful solutions for Earth's future. Experts explore ocean health, species conservation, and sustainable practices.

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

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On the Shoulders of Giants

Barry Barish discusses the journey from Einstein's predictions to the groundbreaking detection of gravitational waves, exploring key concepts in physics and the revolutionary LIGO project.

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

World Science Festival

Splicing and Dicing DNA - Genome Engineering and the CRISPR Revolution

Explore the revolutionary CRISPR gene-editing technology, its applications in medicine and agriculture, and the ethical challenges it presents for the future of human evolution and disease prevention.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Moral Math of Robots - Can Life and Death Decisions Be Coded?

Experts debate ethical challenges in AI decision-making, exploring topics like self-driving cars, autonomous drones, and machine morality. Discusses key AI concepts, real-world applications, and future implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Mind Melds and Brain Beams - The Dawn of Brain-to-Brain Communication

Explore the cutting-edge technology of brain-to-brain communication, its potential applications, and the ethical implications for human rights and individual freedoms in this thought-provoking scientific discussion.

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