Biology: The Next Quantum Frontier | Dr. Catalina Curceanu

LATEST VIDEO | December 6, 2025
This talk from Dr. Catalina Curceanu looks at the emerging field of quantum biology. She explores how the principles of quantum mechanics could help explain some puzzling aspects of life, like the efficiency of photosynthesis and the workings of the brain. FQxI is sharing this talk to spotlight research that pushes the boundaries between physics and biology. Our goal is to connect ideas that challenge the way we understand the natural world.

Complexity in the Cosmos with Julian Barbour

LATEST VIDEO | December 6, 2025
How did the universe arise and evolve? What drives the formation of the structure around us, from galaxies to the intricate patterns seen in biology? Physicist and best-selling author Julian Barbour of the Foundational Questions Institute, FQxI leads this three-part masterclass, taking you on a journey to understand complexity in the cosmos. Barbour argues that complexity is the key that unlocks the changing shape of the universe and all that is within it. Whether you're a seasoned physicist, an avid learner, or simply curious about the cosmos, in just three brief lessons, this course will offer you a new perspective on the nature of complexity, the origin and evolution of the cosmos, and our place within it. Join Julian’s new three-part FQxI masterclass, “Complexity in the Cosmos”, on QAcademy – where he radically rethinks gravity, the Big Bang and time. Limited-time offer. Free access for three weeks. Offer ends 17th December 2025.

QSTP TALKS ' 25 Mr. Surya Ganguli

LATEST VIDEO | December 6, 2025
Prof. Surya Ganguli, a globally renowned researcher at the intersection of AI, neuroscience, and physics. With an h-index of 73, he is a Senior Fellow & Associate Director at Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute, Venture Partner at a16z, and Visiting Research Professor at Google Brain. In this talk, Prof. Ganguli will explore how cutting-edge research is reshaping our understanding of intelligence — from the biological networks of the brain to artificial neural networks in machines. Discover the principles that bridge natural and artificial intelligence, and what they mean for the future of technology and society.