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  • Crossroads of Ideas: Lasers & Lightsabers

    Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United States

    Exploring where science meets movie magic!Explore the fascinating intersection of cutting-edge science and cinematic magic with Brian Lindow, whose career spans Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and nearly a decade working at Skywalker Ranch.Brian takes audiences on a journey from the science of lasers and fusion to the magic of filmmaking, sharing insights into the groundbreaking achievement of fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility and behind-the-scenes stories and photographs from his time working with George Lucas.The program wraps up with an up-close exploration of fascinating scientific materials, including a giant salt crystal, laser targets, and aerogel, one of the world's lightest [...]

  • SoundWaves: Origins – The First Word

    Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United States

    Linguistics, Neuroscience, Anthropology

  • SoundWaves: Origins – The First Us

    Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United States

    Anthropology, Psychology, Archeology

  • Crossroads of Ideas: Earth Day

    Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Orchard View Room, Madison, WI, United States

    In conjunction with Sea Grant

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