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David Helfand / Columbia:
A Grand Tour of the Cosmos
Witness colliding galaxies, explore stellar nurseries, see gravitational lenses, and literally observe the past unfold. We are currently in an unprecedented astronomical era thanks to powerful tools like the Hubble Space Te... read more
Free TrialCan a Machine Be Human? And Is That a Good Thing?
Instructor:
Glenn Ellis / Smith
“Good afternoon Alice,” says Hal. “How’s the day’s work gone?” “It is the same as ever,” Alice replies. “Can I trust you?” “No I don't think that would be a very good idea.” An unremarkable conve... read more
Climate Change, Mass Extinctions, and the Future of Life on Earth
Instructor:
Paul Olsen
Dinosaurs were amazingly successful animals that were dominant for over 130 million years and whose descendants are still with us today as birds. This course will focus on the history of th... read more
Genetics, Cloning, DNA and the Law
Instructor:
Jacob Appel / Brown
This course examines the contemporary quandaries in bioethics. The “right to die,” euthanasia, mandatory vaccination, apotemnophilia (amputating a seemingly healthy limb) and informed consent will all be examined. Imagi... read more
