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Lawford Anderson / Usc:
The Future of Energy
Whether it's the impact of fluctuating oil prices on the stability of Middle East nations, the debate over offshore oil drilling, or the news of major natural gas discoveries in Wyoming and Louisiana, questions revolving aroun... read more
Free TrialA Grand Tour of the Cosmos
Instructor:
David Helfand / Columbia
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
Can 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
