Science 418 Videos
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Jim Holt
Air Date 08/01/2012Jim Holt describes "Why Does the World Exist?," in which he compiles of conversations with notable scientists, philosophers, and writers. 17:13 -
Cancer Research
Air Date 07/17/2012Journalist Gina Kolata and oncologists John DiPersio and Luka Wartman explain new research into the genetics of cancer. 28:14 -
The Higgs Boson
Air Date 07/09/2012Physicists Michael Tuts and Brian Greene explain the importance of the Higgs boson. 23:14 -
'The Tools'
Air Date 06/12/2012Therapists Phil Stutz and Barry Michels discuss their book, "The Tools: Transform Your Problems into Courage, Confidence, and Creativity." 12:26 -
Morgan Freeman
Air Date 06/05/2012Actor Morgan Freeman on his busy schedule and his passion project, "Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman." 22:50 -
Charles Simonyi
Air Date 05/14/2012Charles Simonyi talks about his important relationship with his father, his admiration for Bill Gates, and his experiences going into space. 19:00 -
Michael Gazzaniga
Air Date 04/17/2012Neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga explains why free will is an illusion and the potential implications of brain science on the law. 15:55 -
Jonah Lehrer
Air Date 04/17/2012Jonah Lehrer discusses how our myths about the creative process are at odds with neuroscientific findings. 20:48 -
E. O. Wilson
Air Date 04/03/2012Sociobiologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author E. O Wilson introduces his book, "The Social Conquest of Earth." 18:51 -
Eric Kandel
Air Date 04/03/2012Eric Kandel describes the importance of our unconscious processes and the science of creating and perceiving art. 16:37 -
Charles Duhigg
Air Date 03/21/2012Author Charles Duhigg reflects on the treatment of Apple's factory workers in China and on habit formation, the subject of his latest book. 16:12 -
'The Emotional Life of Your Brain'
Air Date 03/12/2012Richard J. Davidson and Sharon Begley discuss the brain's six emotional styles that affect our lives and how we can consciously work to change them. 10:51 -
Daniel Kahneman
Air Date 02/28/2012Psychologist Daniel Kahneman discusses his book, "Thinking, Fast and Slow," on the nature of intuition. 27:38 -
Dr. David Agus
Air Date 02/03/2012Dr. David Agus shares his book, "The End of Illness" which provides an explanation of how the human body works. 12:53 -
Dr. Scott Small
Air Date 02/03/2012Dr. Scott Small shares his discovery that Alzheimer's disease has a pathway by which it spreads throughout the brain. 16:06 -
Lisa Randall
Air Date 12/20/2011Theoretical Physicist Lisa Randall explains particle physics, the Higgs Boson, and the capabilities of the Large Hadron Collider. 18:32 -
Dr. Lisa Randall
Air Date 09/16/2011Lisa Randall explains the basics of particle physics and introduces her latest book, "Knocking on Heaven's Door." 26:51 -
Global Conservation
Air Date 06/30/2011Activists Peter Seligmann and Roger Altman on their efforts to lessen global deforestation by working with large corporations. 17:19 -
Jane Lubchenco
Air Date 05/24/2011Jane Lubchenco, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, on recent expeditions and her work. 22:26 -
Paul Allen
Air Date 04/18/2011Paul Allen, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, shares stories from his life and career. 35:04 -
Nathan Myhrvold
Air Date 03/21/2011Nathan Myhrvold, Founder and C.E.O. of Intellectual Ventures, talks about his new cookbook, "Modernist Cuisine." 16:29 -
The Future of Nuclear Power
Air Date 03/17/2011Authors William Tucker, Jonathan Schell, and Michael Levi discuss the future of nuclear power in light of recent tragedies. 22:58 -
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Crisis
Air Date 03/14/2011Experts assess the danger from damaged reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan after a devastating earthquake and tsunami. 14:47 -
Seth Stein
Air Date 03/11/2011Seth Stein, seismologist, explains how the 8.9 magnitude tsunami that hit Japan formed from an undersea earthquake. 09:17 -
Admiral Thad Allen
Air Date 08/18/2010Adm.Thad Allen focuses on the BP oil spill in the Gulf, and the steps his department is taking to assess the damage. 27:13 -
Gina Kolata
Air Date 08/10/2010Gina Kolata, science writer for The New York Times, reports on recent Alzheimer's research that allows accurate early diagnosis. 08:37 -
Jeffrey Kluger
Air Date 08/06/2010Journalist Jeffrey Kluger of Time Magazine describes his recent cover article, "Do Animals Think?" 15:31 -
Creativity
Air Date 07/15/2010Science experts define creativity, what it is, whether it can be taught, and why it's important. 23:24 -
David Sanger
Air Date 07/13/2010Journalist David Sanger reports on the mysterious case of the missing Iranian nuclear scientist, Shahram Amiri. 14:57 -
Mapping the Human Genome
Air Date 07/12/2010Francis Collins and Eric Lander discuss the discoveries since completion of the Human Genome project ten years ago. 23:22 -
Nicholas Wade
Air Date 07/12/2010Science reporter Nicholas Wade examines the legacy of the Human Genome project and the genetic complexity of disease. 13:13 -
Anne Lauvergeon
Air Date 07/06/2010Areva's Anne Lauvergeon discusses the world's current nuclear power "renaissance." 25:57 -
Ditlev Engel
Air Date 06/17/2010Vestas C.E.O. Ditlev Engel discusses the strengths and weakness of wind power and the challenges of marketing it. 18:06 -
BP Oil Spill
Air Date 06/14/2010Journalists Jake Tapper and Al Hunt analyze President Obama's handling of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. 17:27 -
Senator John Kerry
Air Date 06/07/2010Sen. John Kerry talks about the benefits of his proposed energy bill and addresses recent events in the Middle East. 34:57 -
Morgan Freeman
Air Date 06/03/2010Morgan Freeman describes his new SyFy show, "Through the Wormhole," which explores advancements in physics and the universe. 18:31 -
Craig Venter
Air Date 05/21/2010Craig Venter, president of J. Craig Venter Institute, on growing a living organism using man-made genetic material. 24:01 -
Bill McKibben
Air Date 05/17/2010Environmentalist Bill McKibben shares his book, "Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet." 16:47 -
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
Air Date 05/14/2010Scientists and environmental experts share their observations about the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the damage it's causing. 29:59 -
E. O. Wilson
Air Date 05/10/2010Pulitzer Prize winner and Harvard biology professor E.O. Wilson shares his new novel, "Anthill." 14:16 -
Large Hadron Collider
Air Date 03/30/2010Physicists Lisa Randall and Kyle Cranmer explain how the Large Hadron Collider works, and why it's important to science. 35:46 -
Francis Collins
Air Date 03/15/2010NIH director Francis Collins shares his collection of theological essays on the rational basis for faith, "Belief." 20:40 -
Iran Enriches Uranium
Air Date 02/11/2010Journalists and scholars comment on the Iranian Prime Minister's announcement regarding the successful enrichment of uranium. 26:12 -
Copenhagen Climate Change Summit
Air Date 12/18/2009Environmentalists assess the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and what has been done to prevent climate change. 32:20 -
Alison Gopnik
Air Date 10/27/2009Alison Gopnik explains the cognitive development of infants and toddlers, from her book "The Philosophical Baby." 11:16 -
Food Safety
Air Date 10/21/2009Food safety experts Michael Pollan, Michael Moss, and Jeffrey Bender shed light on how food is processed, in ways that consumers don't understand. 20:26 -
Swine Flu Pandemic
Air Date 10/21/2009Infectious disease experts explain what the H1N1 virus is, when a vaccine will be available, and how to stay healthy. 17:31 -
Stem Cell Research
Air Date 10/01/2009Stem cell biologists Shinya Yamanaka and John Gurdon explain their research. 16:51 -
Jill Bolte Taylor
Air Date 09/04/2009Neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor recounts her experience of having a stroke and what she learned from the experience. 12:47 -
Freeman Dyson
Air Date 08/14/2009Physicist Freeman Dyson shares his skeptical views on global warming and reacts to the NY Times profile of him. 28:26 -
Harold Varmus
Air Date 08/14/2009Nobel Laureate Harold Varmus reflects on his family and childhood, and shares his new book, "The Art and Politics of Science." 23:10 -
V. S. Ramachandran
Air Date 07/14/2009Neurologist V. S. Ramachandran describes phantom limb syndrome, his studies on the brain, and working with amputees. 29:06 -
Personal Genome Project
Air Date 06/19/2009Experts discuss personalized genomic testing and the extent to which genes may influence behavior. 15:00 -
23andMe
Air Date 06/19/2009Anne Wojcicki and Linda Avey, co-founders of 23andMe, on the benefits of generating a personalized genetic report. 14:39 -
Doug Melton
Air Date 05/05/2009Doug Melton, co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, discusses the immediate horizon for stem cell research. 20:42 -
Swine Flu Outbreak
Air Date 04/27/2009Public health experts discuss the outbreak of H1N1 and how prepared the government is for a possible epidemic. 16:29 -
Alastair Fothergill
Air Date 04/22/2009Alastair Fothergill introduces "Earth," which documents a year in the lives a polar bear, elephant, and a humpback whale. 21:52 -
Shirley Tilghman
Air Date 03/16/2009President of Princeton University Shirley Tilghman discusses the importance of science in the national agenda. 17:38 -
Steven Chu
Air Date 03/09/2009Secretary of Energy Steven Chu addresses alternative energy research and details the priorities of the Obama administration. 34:05 -
Drew Westen
Air Date 12/30/2008Psychologist and author Drew Westen on the role that emotions play in elections. 13:17