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World Science Festival Gala 2017

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The World Science Festival celebrates our 10th Anniversary during our 2017 Gala.

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NYC Festival Dates Announced:
May 30 – June 4

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Join us for an exploration of groundbreaking discoveries, encounters with the trailblazing scientists and thinkers who are changing the world, and youth & family events that will inspire the next generation of leaders.

Beyond Planets: The Quest for Exomoons

We’ve discovered thousands of exoplanets, but what about exomoons? Astronomer David Kipping joins Brian Greene to explore the ongoing search for exomoons—lesser-known, but intriguing potential habitats for life beyond Earth. WATCH NOW >

Code to Cure: AI and the Future of Health

Renowned computer scientist and Coursera co-founder Daphne Koller joins Brian Greene to discuss her new venture in using machine learning for drug discovery and development. WATCH NOW >

AI Creativity: Genius or Gimmick?

Are current AIs merely regurgitation algorithms producing derivative output or can they yield novelty? Actor, filmmaker, and outspoken AI critic Justin Bateman and creative technologist Heidi Boisvert join Brian Greene to tackle this provocative question. WATCH NOW >

Roger Penrose: Time, Black Holes, and the Cosmos

Nobel Laureate Roger Penrose joins Brian Greene to explore some of his most iconic insights into the nature of time, black holes, and cosmological evolution. WATCH NOW >

Coding Consciousness: An Algorithm for Awareness?

Can conscious self-awareness be coded in an algorithm? According to distinguished computer scientist Lenore Blum and Turing Award Laureate Manuel Blum the answer is "yes," and they join Brian Greene to explain their approach. WATCH NOW >

Dark Matters: Have We Really Failed to Identify Most of the Cosmos?

How confident are we that most matter in the universe has so far escaped detection? Physicist Katherine Freese joins Brian Greene to explore dark matter, dark energy, and the possibility of a dark big bang. WATCH NOW >

Meet the Greatest Minds in the World

Explore physics, technology, cosmology, biology, mathematics, and more with leaders in the field.

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Evolution Beyond Earth

While humanity’s past is firmly grounded on our home planet, the humans of the future may live on the moon, Mars, or interstellar ships bound for distant worlds. To prepare …

Cool Jobs: Human Computer Games Researcher

Imagine a job creating interactive games that help people learn and communicate better. Meet technologist Katherine Isbister who does just that. Episode filmed live at the 2013 World Science Festival …

Your Daily Equation #28: Einstein, The Big Bang, and the Expansion of the Universe

Join us for #YourDailyEquation with Brian Greene. Every Mon – Fri at 3pm EDT, Brian Greene will offer brief and breezy discussions of pivotal equations. Even if your math is a …

Your Daily Equation #08: Photoelectric Effect

#YourDailyEquation with Brian Greene offers brief and breezy discussions of the most pivotal equations of the ages. Even if your math is a bit rusty, these accessible and exciting stories …

Can We ‘Cure’ Deafness and Blindness? Should We?

Actor Marlee Matlin joins groundbreaking researchers in deafness and for a wide-ranging discussion of cutting-edge research and how it will affect lives. Recent breakthroughs in vision and hearing mean many …

Cool Jobs: Animal Protector

Zoologist Jarod Miller has traveled the world and encountered countless members of the animal kingdom. Meet a fennec fox, a kinkajou, and a lemur and learn about the special traits …

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