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Early Universe and the Origin of Galaxies I
September 21, 2005
Frank Wilczek 2004 Nobel laureate, physics
Colin Norman astrophysicist, Johns Hopkins University
Eric Chaisson moderator

Join us for the first in an eight-part lecture series that examines the "arrow of time" of cosmic evolution.

Science & Nature
cosmic evolution | Astronomy & Space | Physics
WGBH
Museum of Science, Boston
Space and Beyond: US Policy, Space Security, and Arms Control
Joan Johnson-Freese
01:22:33
Joan Johnson-Freese, chair of the Department of National Security Strategy at the Naval War College, and Laura Grego, scientist for the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, discuss space security and the future of space relations in a panel moderated by leading political ana
Audio-only
Jim Holt: The Puzzle of Existence
Jim Holt
00:28:00
Author and journalist Jim Holt discusses his forthcoming book on The Puzzle of Existence.
America: Debating Our Progress, Discussing Our Future
Walter Isaacson
00:45:36
Keen observers of the historical moment discuss how this may or may not be a pivotal moment in American culture. Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and Universe and head of the Aspen Institute, leads the discussion.
The Hubble Space Telescope and the Visionaries Who Built It
Robert Zimmerman
01:24:20
The Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most stunning images of the cosmos humanity has ever seen. It has transformed our understanding of the universe, about its age and evolution, the life cycle of stars, and the very existence of black holes.
Space Suit: The World's Smallest Spacecraft
Dava J. Newman
00:23:36
Dava Newman describes and demonstrates her innovative custom-fitted space suit, which combines science, engineering, and art, and gives astronauts greater mobility while conserving energy as they explore the surface of the moon or Mars.
Joseph Ayers: Biomimetic Robotics
Joseph Ayers
00:23:41
Joseph Ayers talks about creating robots with nervous system-like circuits that allow them to act and “think” like animals and about his innovative plans for future applications.
Image of Lightness of Being: Mass, Ether, and the Unification of Forces
Author: Frank Wilczek
Publisher: Basic Books (2008)
Binding: Hardcover, 292 pages
Image of Longing for the Harmonies: Themes and Variations from Modern Physics
Author: Betsy Devine, Frank Wilczek
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (1989)
Binding: Paperback, 378 pages
Image of Fantastic Realities: 49 Mind Journeys And a Trip to Stockholm
Author: Frank Wilczek
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company (2006)
Binding: Paperback, 532 pages
Image of Epic of Evolution: Seven Ages of the Cosmos
Author: Eric J. Chaisson
Publisher: Columbia University Press (2007)
Binding: Paperback, 504 pages
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