World Science Festival Talks & Presentations

World Science Festival

Gravitational Waves - A New Era of Astronomy Begins

Explore the groundbreaking discovery of gravitational waves with leading scientists. Learn about LIGO detectors, numerical relativity, and the future of gravitational wave astronomy in this engaging panel discussion.

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

World Science Festival

What It Means to Be Human - The Enigma of Altruism

Explore the origins and evolution of human cooperation with leading experts. Discover how our altruistic behavior sets us apart from other species and shapes our society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Ending the Epidemic - Science Advances on AIDS

Leading researchers discuss AIDS epidemic history, scientific challenges, activism, and future prospects in combating HIV, exploring breakthroughs and ongoing efforts towards finding a cure.

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

World Science Festival

On the Shoulders of Giants

Renowned physicist Edward Witten explores fundamental concepts in physics, from waves to string theory, highlighting key contributions and unifying theories in this insightful World Science Festival lecture.

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

World Science Festival

Wizards of Odds - The Power of Probability

Experts explore probability's subtle nature and its crucial role in science, technology, medicine, and daily life, offering insights into common misconceptions and its powerful applications.

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

World Science Festival

The Next Quantum Leap - Here, There, and Everywhere

Leading quantum physicists explore the revolutionary potential of quantum mechanics, discussing teleportation, unbreakable codes, quantum computing, and future applications in this engaging and informative panel discussion.

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

World Science Festival

Spark of Genius - Awakening a Better Brain

Explore the potential and ethical implications of brain stimulation techniques like trans-cranial direct current stimulation for enhancing cognitive abilities, memory, and learning in various fields.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Mind Over Masters - The Question of Free Will

Experts explore the latest neuroscience research on free will, examining its implications for ethics, behavior, and society, and discussing experiments, theories, and philosophical perspectives on human agency.

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

World Science Festival

Planet of the Humans - The Leap to the Top

Experts explore human evolution's leap, discussing cognitive development, social dynamics, and biological origins to unravel the mystery of our species' unique capabilities and rapid advancement.

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

World Science Festival

Faith and Science

Explore the evolving relationship between faith and science with leading thinkers as they discuss common questions, differing approaches, and potential common ground in understanding our universe and existence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Time Is of the Essence - Or Is It?

Explore the nature of time through discussions on relativity, quantum theory, and emerging ideas in physics, challenging our fundamental understanding of reality and the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Illuminating the Abyss - The Unknown Ocean

Explore the mysteries of the deep ocean with experts discussing groundbreaking discoveries, environmental challenges, and innovative technologies that are revolutionizing our understanding of marine ecosystems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Reality Since Einstein

Explore Einstein's general relativity theory and its impact on physics with leading experts discussing key insights, lingering questions, and latest research in allied fields.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

To Infinity and Beyond - The Accelerating Universe

Explore the mystery of dark energy with top physicists as they discuss its role in the universe's expansion, its challenges to conventional physics, and ongoing efforts to understand this enigmatic force.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

The Dark Side of the Universe

Explore the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy with leading scientists, delving into cutting-edge research and groundbreaking discoveries about the invisible forces shaping our universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk