Sir Martin Rees: Earth in its final century?
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http://www.ted.com In a taut soliloquy that takes us from the origins of the universe to the last days of a dying sun 6 billion years later, renowned cosmologist Sir Martin Rees explains why the 21st century is a pivotal moment in the history of humanity: the first time in history when we can materially change ourselves and our planet. Stunning... Read more
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- -: Sir Martin Rees: Earth in its final century?
April 15, 2008 (about 16 years ago)http://www.ted.com In a taut soliloquy that takes us from the origins of the universe to the last days of a dying sun 6 billion years later, renowned cosmologist Sir Martin Rees explains why the 21st century is a pivotal moment in the history of humanity: the first time in history when we can ma...
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- -: Garrett Lisi: A beautiful new theory of everything
October 16, 2008 (over 15 years ago)http://www.ted.com Physicist and surfer Garrett Lisi presents a controversial new model of the universe that -- just maybe -- answers all the big questions. If nothing else, it's the most beautiful 8-dimensional model of elementary particles and forces you've ever seen. Follow us on Twitter htt...
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- -: David Christian: Big history
April 11, 2011 (about 13 years ago)http://www.ted.com Backed by stunning illustrations, David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet, in a riveting 18 minutes. This is "Big History": an enlightening, wide-angle look at complexity, life and humanity, set against our slim share of th...
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- -: Atoms From Space: the use and abuse of satellite imagery
October 9, 2007 (over 16 years ago)Google Tech Talks March 5, 2007 ABSTRACT Google has one of the largest aerial/satellite image collections in the world, but there's more to find in all that data than just a picture of your house. The same data that goes into Google Earth can tell you more about your environment than a Star Tre...
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- -: President Dwight Eisenhower - Atoms for Peace
January 20, 2009 (over 15 years ago)You can listen to the full speech here: http://millercenter.org/scripps/archive/speeches/detail/3358 Before the General Assembly of the United Nations, Eisenhower discusses the atomic capabilities of the United States and its allies, as well as the Soviet Union and the implications for world pea...
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- -: TEDxDelft - Leo Kouwenhoven - That is a one centimeter step
November 28, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Leo Kouwenhoven is professor Quantum Transport. Quantum mechanics is the theory of atoms and elementary particles. Man itself is made out of atoms as well so quantum is the basis of our existence: life as we know it. Recent studies show that even large objects act quantum like existing in two pla...
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- -: Buddha and the Atom: Everything Is Infinitely Divisible
February 19, 2009 (about 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/02/09/Robert_Thurman_at_City_Arts__Lectures Buddhist author Robert Thurman uses the atom to explain the Buddhist belief that nothing in the universe is indivisible. He says while scientists strive to "bump up against something hard," their quest is futile b...
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Dwight Eisenhower: Atoms for Peace
December 8, 1953 (over 70 years ago)President Dwight Eisenhower talks about the advancements in atomic research and indicates the willingness of the United States to negotiate with other nations to reduce the possession and production of atomic armaments. Instead, he proposes the use of atomic energy in peaceful means.
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Richard Feynman: Physics is Fun to Imagine
July 1, 1983 (almost 41 years ago)Richard Feynman shows his incredible passion for physics in this interview. He's so animated - one can see the atoms bouncing about all around him.
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Martin Rees: Is This our Final Century?
July 2, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)Martin Rees talks about how science has encompassed the big, the unknown and even the finite time of our planet.
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