Archive
Lecture Series – 2008
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Creativity, Discovery and Risk
Alan Heeger says that science is more creative than a lot of people imagine, and making the biggest discoveries requires taking some risks with your research.
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The History and Fate of the Universe
George Smoot discusses the Universe's transition from its dark beginnings to its modern galaxies.
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Quantum Physics: From Basic Concepts to Applications
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji charts the amazing advances made in the last four decades which have enabled us to control and manipulate quantum systems.
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Blind chance or intelligent design? The need for basic research
Sheldon Glashow charts the course of scientific history to show how science evolves through both carefully planned research and accidental findings.
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The Science and Policy of Climate Change
Mario Molina discusses climate change, and explores how global emissions of carbon dioxide and other man-made greenhouse gases can be significantly reduced through an international agreement —and at a lower cost than that amounting from damages caused by climate change.
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