The Nature of Science and Scientific Investigation

Physics Nobel Laureate Russell Hulse makes the case that science must be seen as more than just the scientific method, especially if it is to be of interest to young people. Science is not merely mechanistic; it is a highly creative process. Hulse recounts his discovery of the first example of a pulsar in a binary system of stars -- a discovery that helped him win the Nobel Prize. The system allowed Hulse, working with Joseph Taylor, the first opportunity to verify Einstein's prediction of gravitational waves -- ripples in the structure of space and time.

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[ALaudun]

I agree, the camera crew should have shown what he was talking about. Becauise this really hurts this video-people like to see what he is referring to.

[zero2star]

Interesting discussion, The camera work or editing could be improved. The discussion on slides would help if the camera showed the slide rather than the lecturer. Audience cuts serve no purpose.

[LordSlag]

Excellent! This widened my field of view.