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Big Ideas Science offers lectures on a wide range of scientific disciplines from quantum physics and climate science to neuroscience and mathematical art. The speakers presented here are guaranteed to... more
FAQs about Big Ideas: Science:How many episodes does Big Ideas: Science have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.
January 11, 2013Oliver Sacks on MusicophiliaNeurologist and best-selling author, Oliver Sacks, discusses his book Musicophilia. and the ways our brains interact with and understand music....more46minPlay
December 26, 2012Jill Tarter on the Search for Extra-Terrestrial IntelligenceDr. Jill Tarter, Director at the Centre for SETI Research, discusses the ongoing Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence and how new tools including the Allen Telescope Array and the Keplar Spacecraft are helping to make the search much more likely to succeed....more57minPlay
December 14, 2012Rupinder Brar profile - Astronomy and political aspirationsRupinder Brar (Physics - University of Ontario Institute of Technology) is profiled, focusing on his interest in astronomy, his desire to be an astronaut and his political aspirations....more8minPlay
December 14, 2012Rupinder Brar on Relativity, Einstein, and How to Stay YoungRupinder Brar lectures on the topic of Einstein's special relativity theory and it's explanation of time dilation and simultaneity. The lecture is entitled Relativity, Einstein, the Speed of Light and How to Stay Young....more45minPlay
November 30, 2012Julian Barbour on Does Time Exist?Julian Barbour, visiting professor at the University of Oxford and the author of The End of Time, addresses the question, Does Time Exist? Barbour explores the history of scientific thought on the concept of time and presents his own interpretations of what time is....more55minPlay
November 16, 2012Jacalyn Duffin profile - History of MedicineJacalyn Duffin from the Department of Medicine at Queen's University is profiled. She discusses her teaching style and how she ended up researching the history of medicine....more10minPlay
November 16, 2012Jacalyn Duffin on the History of the StethoscopeJacalyn Duffin of the Department of Medicine at Queen's University on History of the Stethoscope and the Meaning of Life....more48minPlay
November 02, 2012Doug Richards on Stretching: The TruthDoug Richards from the Physical Education & Health department at University of Toronto St. George on Stretching: The Truth. Richards discusses the science and the fiction of the benefits of stretching prior to exercise....more46minPlay
November 02, 2012Doug Richards profile - Concussion researchDoug Richards from the Physical Education & Health department at University of Toronto St. George is profiled. Richards' concussion research, his passion for photography and cycling are featured....more9minPlay
October 26, 2012Iain McGilchrist on the divided brain's impact on our worldDr. Iain McGilchrist is a renowned psychiatrist and author. Drawing from his book, "The Master and his Emissary", McGilchrist explores how the divided brain is shaping modern civilization. His lecture was delivered at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 7, 2012....more52minPlay
FAQs about Big Ideas: Science:How many episodes does Big Ideas: Science have?The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.