Al-Khalili, Jim

Jim Al-Khalili

Speaker Profile

Jim Al-Khalili is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Physics at the University of Surrey and one of Britain鈥檚 leading science communicators. He has written numerous books that have been translated into twenty-six languages. A fellow of the Royal Society, he is a regular presenter of TV science documentaries and is best-known in the UK for his long-running BBC Radio program, The Life Scientific.

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On Time: The Physics That Makes the Universe Tick Jim Al-Khalili
From quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili, essential insights into the meaning and fundamental nature of time
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The Joy of Science Jim Al-Khalili
Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help you get the most out of life
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The World According to Physics Jim Al-Khalili
Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili offers a fascinating and illuminating look at what physics reveals about the world
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Listen in: The Joy of Science The Joy of Science,聽narrated by acclaimed quantum physicist Jim Al-Khalili,聽presents 8 short lessons on how to unlock the clarity, empowerment, and joy of thinking and living a little more scientifically. Read More

Scientific rationalism in an irrational world As a young student in the mid-1980s, I read a popular science book called聽To Acknowledge the Wonder聽by Euan Squires about the then latest ideas in fundamental physics. At a time when I was contemplating a career in physics, the chance to acknowledge ... Read More

Jim Al鈥慘halili on The World According to Physics Shining a light on the most profound insights revealed by modern physics, Jim Al鈥慘halili invites us all to understand what this crucially important science tells us about the universe and the nature of reality聽itself. Read More

An interview with Jim Al鈥慘halili on The World According to Physics Making even the most enigmatic scientific ideas accessible and captivating, quantum physicist,聽New York Times聽bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al鈥慘halili offers a fascinating and illuminating look at why physics matters to everyone. Read More