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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.

What Is Quantum Mechanics Really Telling Us?

May 1 @ 7pm: Brian Greene sits down with David Deutsch, widely regarded as the father of quantum computing, to examine what many physicists are still reluctant to accept about their own theory. LEARN MORE >

Artificial Utopia? The Future of Humanity in an AI World

Does our intelligence, creativity, or consciousness make us unique? Brian Greene sits down with Nick Bostrom, author of Superintelligence and Deep Utopia, to explore how AI systems are already reshaping the answers to these questions. WATCH NOW >

Live Q&A with Brian Greene

This live Q&A in celebration of the Artemis II splashdown covered everything from space and physics to the biggest mysteries of the universe. WATCH NOW >

To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond: The Next Step in Space Exploration

The successful launch of Artemis I marks the first step toward humankind's return to the moon in half-a-century, and is vital to the yet more ambitious plan of landing a crew on Mars. WATCH NOW >

The New Golden Age of Space Exploration

Humans are heading back to the moon…and this time, they have plans to stay. National and international space agencies, and private enterprise, are joining forces with the goal of establishing a permanent lunar base. WATCH NOW >

Black Holes May Not Be What We Thought

Brian Greene and physicist Samir Mathur explore one of the deepest puzzles in modern physics, the true nature of black holes and the fate of information in the universe. 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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Videos

Approaching 50 Years of String Theory

Edward Witten, widely regarded as one of the greatest living theoretical physicists, sits down with Brian Greene to explore the deepest questions at the frontiers of modern science. From string …

Cool Jobs: Venomous Reptile Conservationist

Rattlesnakes, cobras, alligators, and a huge collection of venomous reptiles come with lots of risks in the daily life of herpetologist and reptile keeper Matt Lanier. Meet some of these …

Can Particles be Quantum Entangled Across Time?

Einstein’s “spooky action” describes quantum particles entangled across space, but can such spookiness entangle particles across time? A conversation spanning the origins of quantum mechanics through its leading-edge implications for …

Your Daily Equation #02: Time Dilation

#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 …

Brilliant Breakthroughs: Alan Guth

This video is part of our Brilliant Breakthroughs series: our new 20-episode mini-series exploring the “Eureka!” moments and proud accomplishments of the greatest scientific minds of our time. Join us …

Brilliant Breakthroughs: Brenda Milner

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