Mar. 29, 2013
Gripping Science Tales Need Not Be Science Fiction
How can scientists tell compelling stories without hyping or distorting the science?
Oct. 28, 2011
Brian Greene Explains ‘The Fabric Of The Cosmos’
With no shortage of special effects, a new four-part TV series looks at big questions in cosmology.
Mar. 04, 2011
Brian Greene on The Hidden Reality
Why some physicists think there can be more than one universe.
Apr. 03, 2009
Big Questions in Cosmology
In this hour, we'll get an update on the very small--particle physics--and the very large--cosmology--and find out how these two fields of study fit together.
May. 30, 2008
World Science Festival / Kavli Awards
This week, the World Science Festival brings big thinkers from around the world to a five-day festival in New York City.
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Michael Pollan Talks Plants and Food
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