You may be using an older version of the Adobe Flash Player. To enjoy multimedia content on WGBH.org, please click here to upgrade to the latest version of the free Flash player.

Origin and Evolution of Life on Earth I
October 5, 2005
Lynn Rothschild astrobiologist, NASA

Lynn Rothschild, NASA astrobiologist, talks about cosmic evolution. Cosmic evolution is the modern scientific story of who we are and whence we came; the story of us.

Science & Nature
Astrobiology | Astronomy & Space | Biology | Humans & Nature
WGBH
Museum of Science, Boston
Raj Patel: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy
Raj Patel
00:55:45
Activist Raj Patel discusses his new book, The Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy, with radio's On Point producer, John Wihbey.
Alicia Silverstone: Sexiest Vegetarian Alive
Alicia Silverstone
00:39:30
Alicia Silverstone, perhaps best known for her generation-defining role in Clueless, is a dedicated advocate for the planet and its animals, and was voted "Sexiest Vegetarian Alive" in 2004.
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.
Al Gore: A Plan to Solve the Global Climate Crisis
Al Gore
01:07:40
Former US Vice President and climate change activist Al Gore discusses his new book Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Global Climate Crisis.
Sea Turtles as Sentinels of Ecological Health
Alonso Aguirre
00:59:03
Dr. Alonso Aguirre, vice president for Conservation Medicine at Wildlife Trust, discusses the new field of conservation medicine, which links wildlife medicine to ecosystem health. In this field, Dr.
The Gratitude Girls: 30 Days of Gratitude
Carolyn Buttram
00:58:29
Carolyn Buttram, Vanessa Lowry, and Robin Kirby, authors of the online book, 30 Days of Gratitude, explain how increasing gratitude can displace unwanted malice and other faults, thereby bringing peace and contentment to life. Their book can be downloaded at www.daysofgratitude.com.

There are no books associated with this lecture.

Login or register to post comments