Garwin part 8/11: This video features a conversation about the history of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and their work in reducing nuclear dangers and advocating for civilian control of nuclear technology. It also discusses...

Garwin part 2/11: This video explores the history of Los Alamos and its role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. It highlights the isolation and secrecy of the Los Alamos Laboratory, as well as the experiences of...

It turns out life may have gotten its start pretty early in Earth's history, and while the first couple billion years saw several important developments, the period was still dominated by very simple life forms. This is our first...

Why do we like an original painting better than a forgery? Psychologist Paul Bloom argues that human beings are essentialists -- that our beliefs about the history of an object change how we experience it, not simply as an illusion, but...

Maize is believed to have first been domesticated and cultivated 9000 years ago in the Central Balsas region of Mexico. Learn about the genetic makeup of maize and its significance for the Mayan Empire.<b<br/>r/>

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The only thing that's certain about AI is that we need to pay attention to it. Despite what some are saying, reading is alive,...

Public history of science lecture by Alan Morrison Filmed at The Royal Society, London on Fri 27 Apr 2012 1.00pm - 2.<a href='http://royalsociety.org/events/2012/sir-george-cayley/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>00pm</a>ref='http://royalsociety.org/events/2012/sir-george-cayley/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>00pm

History of science lecture by Professor George Rousseau. Filmed at The Royal Society, London on Fri 12 Oct 2012 1:00pm - 2:<a href='http://royalsociety.org/events/2012/notorious-john-hill/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>00pm</a>ref='http://royalsociety.org/events/2012/notorious-john-hill/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>00pm

Squeaks has a big problem! Every year, he grows lettuce in the Fort's greenhouse, but this year it just won't grow. Luckily, Mister Brown knows someone who can help Squeaks and his lettuce: botanist and inventor George Washington Carver!...

Have you heard of Alexander von Humboldt? Not likely. The geologist turned South American explorer was a bit of an 18th century super scientist, traveling over 24,000 miles to understand the relationship between nature and habitat....

Diane Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education.



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Anatomy of Crisis The Living History of the Last 30 years: Economic Theor<br/>y, Politics and Policy

Learn about filmmaker George Lucas, from his childhood in California and his love of cars to his success with the Star Wars franchise. Learn about his his imagination and determination led to be one of the most successful filmmakers of...

HipHughes flows though the Election of 2000 like sweet jazz, dancing through the ins and outs of the most contested election since Jefferson screwed Adams in 1800.

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