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Curious Minds: Science In Society

10 episodes 94%4KCC

Where scientific ideas collide with politics, ethics, crime, and the future.

Hear experts unpack how scientific thinking shapes public debate, forensic investigation, and our vision of what comes next. Across wide-ranging discussions, the series shows why facts, reasoning, and unanswered questions matter far beyond the lab. Sign up to watch ideas sharpen into insight.

Episode guide

10 episodes
1
1Global Warming: Science Vs. Skeptics
Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, examines the tension between religious ideology and scientific thoughts in the public arena.
2 min
2
2How Did Newton Change World History?
Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, weighs the impact of Sir Isaac Newton's contribution to mankind's development.
1 min
3
3Crime And Forensic Science
What skills do you need to be a forensic scientist? How does forensic science help tell the story of the crime and of the victim?
6 min
4
4The Next Sputnik Moment
Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, examines the scientific powerhouses of the 20th century and how the U.S. is falling behind.
3 min
5
5What Do You Say To Science Doubters?
Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, theorizes on why some individuals don't base their understanding on science.
1 min
6
6Who Inspired You To Become A Physicist?
Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, relates his love for Saturday morning television and its impact on his professional life.
2 min
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7Why Do Teens Lose Interest In Science?
Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, discusses the failure to encourage students' sustained interest in the sciences.
1 min
8
8Will Science Solve The Problems Of The Future?
Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, outlines the importance of using science to tackle long-term global issues.
1 min
9
9The Challenge Of Protecting Endangered Species
NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan describes the challenge of protecting endangered species in our world's oceans and coastal zones.
1 min
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10Advice For Young Scientists
Former NASA Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, describes the excitement of real-world science beyond the classroom.
1 min
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