World Science Festival Courses

On the Shoulders of Giants

Explore the insights of James Watson, a Nobel laureate who cracked the code of life, in this 1-2 hour material from the World Science Festival. Delve into genetics, cancer research, and more.

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

The History of the Future

Explore the history and future of technology with Walter Isaacson and other experts in this 1-2 hour World Science Festival event. Delve into computing, internet innovation, 3D printing, and more.

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

Destiny and DNA - Our Pliable Genome

Explore the field of Epigenetics with World Science Festival, understanding how genes can be influenced by experiences and environment, and their impact on our biological destiny.

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

Brains on Trial - Neuroscience and Law

Explore the intersection of neuroscience and law with World Science Festival's program. Delve into brain scanning technology, its potential courtroom applications, and ethical implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Pandemic Fix - Seeking Universal Vaccines

Explore the future of vaccines with World Science Festival's 1-2 hour program, featuring insights from epidemiologists and virologists on eliminating pandemic threats and advancing vaccine research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How Whales Are Unlocking Arctic Secrets

Join World Science Festival's exploration of Arctic secrets through whales. Learn about Narwhal, Bowhead, and Beluga whales, their role in the ecosystem, and the impact of global warming.

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

A Matter of Time

Explore the nature of time with World Science Festival's 2-hour program, featuring discussions on Einstein's theories, time dilation, and the concept of time in the universe.

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

Designer Genes - Fashioning Our Biological Future

Explore the ethical implications of genetic engineering with experts from the World Science Festival. Delve into topics like IVF, DNA manipulation, and designer babies in this 1-2 hour program.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Cells to Silicon - Your Brain in 2050

Explore the future of brain-machine interactions with top neuroscientists and computer scientists in this 1-2 hour program by World Science Festival.

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

Internet Everywhere - The Future of History's Most Disruptive Technology

Explore the internet's disruptive history and future with pioneers of the digital revolution in this 1-2 hour program by World Science Festival.

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

Our Genome Ourselves

Explore the future of personalized medicine with World Science Festival's 1-2 hour program. Learn about genomics, its impact on healthcare, and the ethical implications.

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

The Science of Justice - Fudged Forensics & Faulty Witnesses

Explore the American criminal justice system's uncertainties with World Science Festival's 1-2 hour program, featuring discussions on eyewitness reliability, cognitive bias, and forensic science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Science, Faith, and Religion

Explore the intersection of science, faith, and religion with the World Science Festival. Engage in nuanced discussions with experts in physics, biology, and philosophy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Know Nukes - A Look at Nuclear Power

Explore nuclear power's role in clean energy with World Science Festival. Learn from experts about reactor technologies, energy policies, and the potential of nuclear for climate change mitigation.

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

Nothing - The Science of Emptiness

Explore the concept of 'nothing' with World Science Festival, featuring Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek and leading physicists. Delve into physics, philosophy, and the universe's mysteries in a 1-2 hour program.

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