Scientists gather family medical histories to determine future disease risks. Will humans fight to the end, seeking to restrain such super intelligence, or join forces with a power never before encountered, perhaps bringing about a new utopia? We don’t all want to climb Everest, but we all, to some degree, take risks. Wearables, implantables, ingestible sensors, digital telepathy, and brain-computer interfaces are all on the horizon. October 21-25, 2020 We look forward to celebrating STEM around the Bay Area! That historic journey is beautifully told in his recently re-issued young adult classic, Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut’s Story. If you were to make these products yourself, which chemicals would you use? Learn about growing regional grains, and take the cutting edge first steps on planting to get carbon to stay in the ground. We hope you enjoy it, and would like to extend a huge thanks to our sponsors and supporters who make this possible. Grab water, a computer, and head indoors to grow your produce exactly as crunchy or spicy as you like. The 2019 World Science Festival featured 60+ events, gathering great minds in science and art throughout New York City. Join biologist Colleen Evans, Staten Island Museum’s Director of Natural Science, to examine insect samples, create a species family tree, and learn how scientists use these methods to analyze ecosystems and stop the spread of disease.© 2008-2020 World Science Foundation. Why bridges don’t collapse? They’ll tell you first hand about their spectacular journeys to figure out how the world works and much more. Join leading minds in theoretical physics for a whirlwind ride through the twists and turns of string theory—its past, its future, and what it tells us about the search for the universe’s final theory.Nearly every culture throughout history has used chemicals that alter consciousness for spiritual exploration.
You’ll be on the right path to develop new science for a more sustainable food system.Have you ever wondered if you can feed your pet fish (safely) with a catapult? However we remain committed to the importance of science and technology and are preparing for a virtual Bay Area Science Festival. Join a vibrant discussion of cutting-edge technology and the lives it will impact.Is there anybody out there? It is not the first time human ingenuity has created something capable of doing us great good and great harm. While it’s rare to catch a glimpse of a majestic sea animal, you will hear tales of their journeys through New York City waterways from whale researcher Danielle Brown and shark expert Hans Walters. With blindness, the issues are different, but just as difficult. In the 20th century these drugs caught the attention of scientists. No matter what the specialty, these pioneering efforts have one thing in common: they are all happening in labs run by women scientists. And just how special are humans, really?Immerse yourself in stargazing and storytelling. Our smartphones have become veritable appendages. India International Science Festival (IISF) launched in 2015 is a celebration to promote Science and Technology and demonstrate how science could lead India towards a developed nation within a short span of time. Please tick the below box to confirm you want to receive our newsletter.You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at data@scifest.co.uk. And underneath it all, how does human language impact our ability to think about time and fully experience its rich and mysterious contours?Your eyes and ears don’t tell you the truth. Explore The World Science Festival World Science U Join us for a series of captivating online Master Classes taught by renowned faculty from the world's premier universities. Time on earth elapses at a uniform rate, so why does the human experience of time seem so varied? Some researchers view these developments as symptoms of string theory having lost its way. We’ll have foraging outings and shore walks, talks on food from the wild, insights into seaweed for nutrition, and a warning about threats to the future of bumblebees. Mind & Body Gina Rippon - The Gendered Brain. To keep track of the two million known species, scientists came up with a system of classification, known as taxonomy. The 2019 World Science Festival featured 60+ events, gathering great minds in science and art throughout New York City. The Science Film Festival received nearly 220 films and over 30 local science education and communication professionals in the participating festival countries have chosen 83 films from 23 countries that make up the official selection of the Science Film Festival 2019. We celebrated the 100th anniversary of the astronomical observations that confirmed Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity with the powerful theatrical experience, All of this was made possible thanks to a long list of incredible World Science Festival partners, Check out some of the mind-blowing moments from this year’s festival below.© 2008-2020 World Science Foundation. Join a renowned group of physicists to explore how we leapfrog forward from success.No piano? Take a virtual tour of the International Space Station and the planets in our solar system, and get up close with insects and all kinds of living creatures in our national parks.Workshops, talks, interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and exciting exhibitions will run throughout the day. As we set our sights on the stars, space travelers will need to cope with ever longer stretches—months, years, and beyond—in the lonely environs of the cosmos. Light Falls premiered nationwide on PBS on Wednesday, May 29.It’s happened. Astronomer Allyson Sheffield of LaGuardia Community College leads a citizen science experiment using actual NASA data. Join the World Science Festival as New York University labs open their doors to the next generation of scientific genius — girls.This program includes introductory talks from NYU professors, as well as tours of the following labs: Center for the Study of Human Origins, Biomedical Chemistry Institute, NYU Urban Farm Lab, and labs devoted to the study of neuroscience, experimental biophysics, and more.Questions? By clicking below, you agree that we may process your