Q&A with National Medal of Science Laureate Jim Gates
National Medal of Science Laureate Jim Gates on entering his 41st year teaching science and how he developed an interest in science as a young student.
May 19, 2013 : 59 min. 17 sec.

National Air and Space Museum Tour
Smithsonian curator Valerie Neal leads a tour of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
March 3, 2013 : 30 min. 28 sec.

Scientific Predictions About the Future
A panel of scientific experts discussed the world envisioned by previous generations, and how things are close or different from that vision today.
January 7, 2013 : 1 hr. 41 min.

Journey to the Center of the Internet
Author Andrew Blum discussed the physical components and locales that allow the Internet to function throughout the world.
December 22, 2012 : 28 min. 11 sec.

In Depth with author Steven Johnson
Author Steven Johnson discusses the impact of developments in online technology and social media on the economy and lives of Americans.
October 7, 2012 : 2 hr. 59 min.

State of the American Health Care System
Dr. Atul Grover of the Association of American Medical Colleges talked about the state of the Affordable Care Act and future of the American health care system.
August 5, 2012 : 43 min. 53 sec.

Solar Storms and Flares
UCB prof. Timothy Ferris talked about his National Geographic story, "Sun Struck," about the patterns and activity of the sun, including solar storms and sun spot cycles.
May 23, 2012 : 35 min. 50 sec.

Tornado Tracking
Pete Spotts talked about the government's role in researching and predicting tornados, including how they form, average warning time, and the states where they occur.
May 16, 2012 : 40 min. 3 sec.

Intellectual Property
StudentCam 2012 1st prize winner Carl Colglazier and attorney Daniel Brenner discussed intellectual property and patent law.
April 26, 2012 : 31 min. 45 sec.

Gas Prices and Energy Policy
Bob Deans talked about the decline in oil consumption in the face of rising gas prices, and President Obama's comments regarding oil speculators.
April 21, 2012 : 40 min. 19 sec.