The World Science Festival returns to New York City June 1-5, 2011 with a sweeping array of cutting-edge science programs designed to make the esoteric understandable and the familiar fascinating presenting 50 events, with over 100 scientists and performers, including Brian Greene, Maggie Gyllenhaal, E. O. Wilson and Alan Alda.

The world’s leading scientific minds will be joined by renowned artists and influential thinkers for a five-day celebration of science through discourse and debate, dance and theater, film, music and the visual arts. The result is the nation’s most anticipated science happening with something for everyone, from invigorating discussions with revered researchers, to must-see events for young scientists and their families, to mesmerizing performances and ground-breaking exhibitions. 

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