World Science U

08/03/2021

Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg was one of the world’s foremost theoretical physicists and a passionate advocate for science. Among his many influential contributions is the co-discovery of the electroweak theory that unifies electro-magnetism and the weak nuclear force, a central pillar in the Standard Model of Particle Physics.

Join Brian Greene and physicist John Preskill this Thursday, August 5th at 1:00pm EDT as they pay tribute to Steven Weinberg and his profound contributions to science.

Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg was one of the world’s foremost theoretical physicists and a passionate advocate for science. Among his many influential

07/26/2021

Remembering Steven Weinberg, 1933-2021.

In the WSF series On The Shoulders Of Giants inaugural address, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg explored the future of fundamental physics and what would we stand to lose if Big Science were to suffer.

For this year’s inaugural address, “The Future of Big Science,” Nobel laureate and physicist Steven Weinberg considers the future of fundamental physics, especially as funding for basic research is reduced. Weinberg will explore physics’ small origins, starting with the discovery of the atom...

07/20/2021

New on World Science U: Breakthrough Prize winners Andrew Strominger and Cumrun Vafa have provided deep insight into the origin of black hole entropy. Join Professor Strominger for an overview of this work, in which string theory delineates how black holes store information.

Breakthrough Prize winner Andrew Strominger and string theorist Cumrun Vafa rediscovered the elusive quantity of black hole entropy in a groundbreaking calculation. Join Professor Strominger for an overview of how string theory has allowed us to understand how, and where, black holes store informati...

04/28/2021

World Science Festival celebrates the historic life of astronaut Michael Collins who died today at the age of 90. Breaking boundaries was Collins' legacy, piloting the Apollo 11 spacecraft Columbia to bring Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to take the first steps on the moon. Watch a recent video of Michael Collins and fellow astronauts discussing the future of space travel. bit.ly/right-stuff

Fifty years ago, as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin bounced on the moon’s surface below, Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins briefly disappeared be...

04/07/2021

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03/26/2021

Join and Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt () tonight at 7:00pm EST for a wide-ranging conversation covering cosmology, the accelerating universe, and the role of science in shaping our future. https://youtu.be/nO1eWxjQqaA

03/26/2021

Meet Harry. World Science Scholar from Brisbane, Australia. Join Harry and other curious, mathematically-talented high school students from around the globe as they explore cutting-edge scientific fields that will prepare them to change the world. Apply to be a World Science Scholar today!

Meet Harry. World Science Scholar from Brisbane, Australia. Join Harry and other curious, mathematically-talented high school students from around the globe ...

03/15/2021

New on WSU: The Black Hole Information Paradox.

In our latest course release, string theorist Samir Mathur has developed a radical proposal to the so-called information paradox. Register for this exciting course here:

The Black Hole Information Paradox with Samir Mathur | Physicist | Professor of Physics, The Ohio State University In the 1970s, Stephen Hawking realized that the quantum nature of black holes meant that current theories of quantum mechanics and relativity, which normally conserve information, were....

02/25/2021

Science is supposed to be neutral yet it has generated some of the deepest societal divides. Why? Our response to scientific information depends on psychology, emotion, peer pressure, politics, and cultural influences. How can we navigate these differences and implement smart policy in a contentious society? Watch as Brian Greene, Sir Paul Nurse and others examine the interface between the scientific process and the sometimes unscientific public.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Our age is marked by the proliferation of information, and yet we can’t agree. Science is supposed to be neutral, and yet it has generat...

02/24/2021

Meet NASA aerospace engineer, Aprille J. Ericsson, a pioneer in the development of crucial instruments for the James Webb Space Telescope, ICESat, and other missions that monitor the earth and help discover new planets and search for our origins. https://youtu.be/6ZKapTOit7M

Meet NASA aerospace engineer, Aprille J. Ericsson, a pioneer in the development of crucial instruments for the James Webb Space Telescope, ICESat, and other ...

02/18/2021

Only 5 minutes until we honor Alan Alda's many contributions to the field of science communications. Be sure to join us for the festivities! bit.ly/alanaldakavliaward

Known for his work in television, theater, and film, Alan Alda is also a passionate advocate of science. Through his years as host of Scientific American Frontiers, his founding of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stonybrook University, his collaborations with the World Science Fest...