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Biology: The Next Quantum Frontier | Dr. Catalina Curceanu

LATEST VIDEO | October 23, 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.

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Hipparchus | Julian Barbour | FQxI's "My Favourite" Ep 3

LATEST VIDEO | October 23, 2025

Welcome back to the FQxI "My Favourite" series, where our members explore their most cherished scientific ideas.

In episode three, Julian Barbour takes us back to 150 BC to uncover the revolutionary insights of Hipparchus, the great ancient astronomer. Hipparchus developed one of the first dynamical equations to describe the Sun's motion across the ecliptic, laying the foundation for the entire field of dynamics. He introduced the concept of relating time to the Sun’s position, relying on precise ratios and geometric reasoning.

This theory explained the non-uniformity in the Sun's motion and established a paradigm that has helped shape physics for millennia. Hipparchus’s legacy reminds us of the deep connections between observation, mathematics, and the quest to understand the cosmos.

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QSTP TALKS ' 25 Mr. Surya Ganguli

LATEST VIDEO | October 23, 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.