The Universe According to Albert Einstein: Relativity
When Einstein, born 139 years ago last Wednesday, came onto the science scene, physics was in crisis. New ideas were badly needed — it was the perfect moment for a trailblazer.
March 20, 2018
Is the Fear of Intelligent Machines Justified?
Even with the amazing steps of DeepMind in the game of Go, we can still sleep in peace for now while we find safeguards that will protect us from our own inventions.
March 29, 2016
Space, Time, Love and Stephen Hawking
The Theory of Everything celebrates the spirit of a man who has fought for all of his adult life to uncover the mystery of time.
December 23, 2014
The Challenge of Betting on a Scientific Idea
In taking sides for or against a theory, scientists place their faith on an idea. Marcelo asks what happens when the idea can't be tested or validated. Is it still science?
September 17, 2014
Do Black Holes Exist?
Stephen Hawking wants to do away with black holes (as we know them) so he can save the two pillars of modern physics: general relativity and quantum mechanics. At stake is our understanding of the nature of space and time, and how matter affects, and is affected by, both.
February 22, 2014