Apes that write, start fires and play Pac-Man • Susan Savage-Rumbaugh, TED • 5th Jan 2009

Savage-Rumbaugh's work with bonobo apes, which can understand spoken language and learn tasks by watching, forces the audience to rethink how much of what a species can do is determined by biology -- and how much by cultural exposure.

Richard Dawkins on The Big Questions - 28th Dec 2008 • BBC • 3rd Jan 2009

Topics: Should unfit parents be stopped from having more babies? Is Britain a christian country? Are manners overrated?

Richard Dawkins interviews Nicholas Humphrey • RichardDawkins.net • 2nd Jan 2009

This is the full uncut interview originally filmed for Channel 4's "The Enemies of Reason."

Religious Test • Secular Coalition For America • 31nd Dec 2008

The Religious Test in Campaign '08

Storm • Tim Minchin • 28th Dec 2008

Live performance at the 9 carols for a Godless Christmas Show, 21st December 2008, Hammersmith Apollo.

Richard Dawkins interviews Prof. Michael Baum • Richard Dawkins, Michael Baum, RichardDawkins.net • 22nd Dec 2008

This is the full, uncut interview with Professor Michael Baum which was filmed for Channel 4's "The Enemies of Reason."

Richard Dawkins explains his 'Scarlet A' lapel pin - The Out Campaign • Richard Dawkins • 22nd Dec 2008

I thought this was a fun little exchange to share.

Siphonophore: Deep-sea superorganism • Pink Tentacle • 22nd Dec 2008

Here is some terrific video of a bioluminescent deep-sea siphonophore — an eerily fantastic creature that appears to be a single, large organism, but which is actually a colony of numerous individual jellyfish-like animals that behave and function together as a single entity.

New online database of Theoretical Physics lectures • Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics • 22nd Dec 2008

Quantum Computing, Quantum Information and Other Modern Physics Presentations Now Viewable Online

Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins • CBC News: Sunday • 17th Dec 2008

Evan Solomon, a McGill University graduate with a masters in religious studies, goes head to head with Richard Dawkins with cookie cutter Atheism interview questions and reveals a deep misunderstanding of evolutionary biology along with a lack of journalistic research.

Tiktaalik: The Music Video • pennchas, Indoorfins • 13th Dec 2008

The star of the 2008 Penn Reading Project and everyone's favorite tetrapod, Tiktaalik now has his own music video!

Richard Dawkins interviews Derren Brown • RichardDawkins.net, Richard Dawkins, Derren Brown • 11th Dec 2008

This is the full uncut interview filmed for the Channel 4 TV program "The Enemies of Reason."

Richard Dawkins interviews Father George Coyne • Richard Dawkins, RichardDawkins.net • 9th Dec 2008

This is the full uncut interview with Father George Coyne which was omitted from Richard Dawkins' television program "The Genius of Charles Darwin" for Channel 4 in the UK.

Interview with Nicholas Wade • The Colbert Report, Nicholas Wade • 8th Dec 2008

This is the full episode of The Colbert Report from last Thursday, which includes an interview with Nicholas Wade about regenerating a mammoth.

Here Be Dragons - The Movie • azsuperman01 • 8th Dec 2008

Here Be Dragons is a free 40 minute video introduction to critical thinking.

How Camp Inquiry introduces kids to the principles of humanism. • Angie McQuaig, Ph.D. • 5th Dec 2008

In July, 27 children and teens from across the nation convened for Camp Inquiry ‘08 where they embarked upon a week of exploration, imagination, and critical thinking.

'Prop 8 - The Musical' • Jack Black, John C. Reily, Andy Richter, Maya Rudolph, Margaret Cho • 3rd Dec 2008

A star-studded cast turns out for "Prop 8 - The Musical."

Richard Dawkins and Aubrey Manning • RichardDawkins.net, Richard Dawkins, Aubrey Manning • 2nd Dec 2008

Richard Dawkins sits down with Aubrey Manning to discuss Ethology, their time at Oxford, the state of life on Earth, and more.

Forced to Marry • BBC • 1st Dec 2008

Saira Khan investigates the dramatic stories of British Asians taken to Pakistan by their parents and forced to marry against their will.

Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson Debate • Westminster Theological Seminary • 1st Dec 2008

Topic: The Existence of God

Why we believe in gods • J. Anderson Thomson • 24th Nov 2008

J. Anderson Thomson gave this lecture at the Washington & Lee Law School on October 15, 2008.

It came from outer space: Fireball streaks across Canadian Prairie, crashes • USA Today • 23rd Nov 2008

The Canadian Prairie is still buzzing about a giant fireball that roared across the sky last night and slammed into the earth with a bright flash.

Transplant of windpipe grown from stem cells heralds new era in medicine • Roger Highfield, Telegraph • 19th Nov 2008

The transplant of a human windpipe grown from stem cells is a surgical breakthrough of almost limitless potential

I am Darwin • I-Am-Darwin.org • 17th Nov 2008

For Darwin's 200th birthday celebrations next year, record a YouTube clip talking about your work and how Darwin has impacted or influenced what you do. The YouTube clip should conclude with you saying "I am Darwin!"

Church Preaches The Music Of Beethoven • NPR • 15th Nov 2008

Albuquerque, N.M., is no different from any other American city, in terms of its religious life; you've got churches, synagogues, a couple of Unitarian congregations and a mosque. But an abandoned gas station along old Route 66 is the unlikely home for another kind of Sunday-morning service, and it's one that you won't find anywhere else. It's called the Church of Beethoven.

Richard Dawkins: An Exclusive Profile • T5M • 13th Nov 2008

Academic and scientist Richard Dawkins proves a true intellect during this course of interviews and no topic proves too daunting, covering debates on faith and politics.

Clever Monkeys • PBS • 11th Nov 2008

Just how smart are monkeys? Their innate curiosity leads them to try new things, but it’s their culture — the passing of information from one generation to the next — that teaches them much of what they know.

The 'Great Debate' in Texas • Lawrence Krauss, Goosing the Antithesis • 10th Nov 2008

It featured a four-way roundtable format, with a participant from each quadrant of the atheist/theist and pro-ID/anti-ID axes.

Dr Adam Rutherford criticises teachers' views on creationism • Teachers TV • 9th Nov 2008

Nearly a third of teachers, who responded to an email poll for Teachers TV, think creationism or intelligent design should be given the same status as evolution.

Cassini • Carolyn Porco, L Studio • 6th Nov 2008

This is an excellent short video about Cassini, the most ambitious inter-planetary space mission ever launched.

Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God • NY Times • 5th Nov 2008

More than 1,500 people went to Temple Emanu-El, one of the largest synagogues in the world, on Wednesday evening for a wide-ranging debate on that age-old question.

Teaching hate in UK schools • Newsnight • 31th Oct 2008

What is being taught to muslims about non muslims in islamic schools.

Turek vs. Hitchens Debate: Does God Exist? • Christopher Hitchens, Frank Turek • 29th Oct 2008

Frank Turek, co-author of "I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist," and Christopher Hitchens, author of "god is not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything," met at VCU in Richmond, VA to debate the subject, "Does God Exist?"

Dole Ad Fabricates Audio Of Opponent Yelling 'There Is No God' • Huffington Post • 29th Oct 2008

Falling behind in her reelection race, Sen. Elizabeth Dole has uncorked one hell of a charge: The Democrat running against me is godless.

Interview with Richard Dawkins on fairy tales and retirement • Channel 4 • 27th Oct 2008

Richard Dawkins says he will spend his retirement writing a book for children.

Countdown: Palin Wants To Help Special Needs Kids By Doing Away With Science • Keith Olbermann, Crooks and Liars • 25th Oct 2008

Palin: "Where does a lot of that earmark money end up anyway? [snip] You've heard about some of these pet projects they really don't make a whole lot of sense and sometimes these dollars go to projects that have little or nothing to do with the public good. Things like fruit fly research in Paris, France. I kid you not."

If You Open Your Mind Too Much Your Brain Will Fall Out (Take My Wife) • Tim Minchin • 24th Oct 2008

From Tim's fantastic DVD 'So Live'

Beyond Belief 3: Candles in the Dark • The Science Network, Sam Harris, AC Grayling, Roger Bingham • 20th Oct 2008

Beyond Belief: Candles in the Dark is the third in an annual series of conversations: an ongoing project to foster and promote the use of reason in formulating social policy.

A 'values' voter speaks her mind on Obama • Now on PBS • 20th Oct 2008

A clip from "Now on PBS". A right wing religious woman and her reasons for disliking Barack Obama.

Volcanic lightning may have sparked life on Earth • New Scientist • 17th Oct 2008

One of the most famous experiments of all time has just been found to have been even more successful than anyone realised. The Miller-Urey spark flask experiment could hold the key to the origin of life on Earth.

[UPDATED] Richard Dawkins on Harun Yahya's Atlas of Creation • Richard Dawkins, Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain • 14th Oct 2008

Nearly 300 people came together to discuss issues ranging from apostasy, the freedom to criticise and renounce religion, Sharia law and civil society and creationism, faith schools and religious education.

Ricky Gervais and The Archbishop Of Canterbury • RickyGervais.com • 14th Oct 2008

Ricky Gervais, the multi award-winning writer, director and star of The Office and Extras is a well-known atheist and was recently made an honorary associate of the National Secular Society following a friendly but frank exchange of views with Rowan Williams on the radio.

Richard Dawkins at Conservative Party Conference 2008 • Conservative Humanist • 13th Oct 2008

Richard Dawkins at Conservative Humanist Association launch event at The Conservative Party Conference 2008 in Birmingham

YouTube Reinstates Pat Condell • Richard Dawkins • 4th Oct 2008

YouTube have reinstated the previously banned video by Pat Condell about Sharia Law in Britain, which certain Muslim groups had urged them to censor.

Petition YouTube for Pat Condell • Victimless Criminal • 2nd Oct 2008

As a result of his usual brave and dignified stand in favour of freedom of speech his video has been removed.

Sherri Shepherd, Bill Maher Spar Over God: Bill Tells Sherri She Should Go To Psych Ward • Huffington Post • 1st Oct 2008

Bill Maher appeared on "The View" Tuesday morning to promote his upcoming film, "Religulous," which comes out Friday

'God as Science Fiction'. Richard Dawkins at the Edinburgh Book Festival • Edinburgh International Book Festival, Richard Dawkins • 29th Sept 2008

Richard Dawkins at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Monday, August 11, 2008.

Debate: Would We Be Better Off Without Religion? • Atheist Media Blog • 28th Sept 2008

While the world's religions have inspired stunning acts of creation, they also have been implicated in some of the darkest deeds in human history.

Conservative Pastors to Break Law by Endorsing a Candidate • CNN • 28th Sept 2008

Defying a federal tax law they consider unjust, 33 ministers across the country will take to their pulpits this Sunday and publicly endorse a candidate for president.

It's Time for Science and Reason • CFI • 19th Sept 2008

A new promotional video made by the Center for Inquiry

The real difference between liberals and conservatives • Jonathan Haidt, TED • 18th Sept 2008

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt studies the five moral values that form the basis of our political choices, whether we're left, right or center. In this eye-opening talk, he pinpoints the moral values that liberals and conservatives tend to honor most.

E.O. Wilson & James Watson on Charles Darwin • The Charlie Rose Show • 16th Sept 2008

An hour on the life and work of Charles Darwin with James Watson, chancellor, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and E.O. Wilson, professor emeritus, Harvard University.

The Holy Laughter Anointing • Talk2Action • 16th Sept 2008

Rodney Howard Browne is recognized worldwide as the source of Holy Laughter anointing to revivals around the globe.

YouTube Removes Viral Video on Palin's Churches For Inappropriate Content • Crooks and Liars • 15th Sept 2008

Last Sunday our research team released a video, a ten-minute mini-documentary, focusing on the Wasilla Assemblies of God and the video seemed on the verge of a massive "viral" breakthrough when YouTube pulled it down, citing "inappropriate content".

Palin's Church May Have Shaped Controversial Worldview • Nico Pitney and Sam Stein, Huffington Post • 2nd Sept 2008

Three months before she was thrust into the national political spotlight, Gov. Sarah Palin was asked to handle a much smaller task: addressing the graduating class of commission students at her one-time church, Wasilla Assembly of God.

Better Know a Lobby - Atheism • The Colbert Report, Lori Lipman Brown • 31nd Aug 2008

Stephen asks Lori Lippman Brown, director of Secular Coalition for America, what atheists yell during sex.

God Only SEEMS Nonexistent! • EdwardCurrent • 31nd Aug 2008

Our Lord goes to extraordinary lengths to create the illusion that he does nothing. Why? Because he can do anything!

Ayaan Hirsi Ali & The Big Ideas Forum • Ayaan Hirsi Ali - ABC FORA • 29th Aug 2008

Somali-born writer, activist and feminist Ayaan Hirsi Ali is best known for her explosive 2007 memoir, Infidel, which recounts a repressed and brutal childhood in a Muslim family, including being genitally mutilated by her devout grandmother. Having publicly lambasted both Islam and the prophet Mohammed, she has been the target of numerous death threats, and when she spoke recently at the Sydney Opera House, security was so tight that her presence at the event could only be announced that same morning.

Bill Maher on Religion • Larry King Live, Bill Maher • 19th Aug 2008

Larry King interviews Bill Maher about his upcoming film 'Religulous'.

Q&A with Richard Dawkins after lecture at UC Berkeley • RichardDawkins.net • 19th Aug 2008

On Saturday, March 8th, 2008, Richard Dawkins gave a lecture on The God Delusion during his US Tour. The event took place on the UC Berkeley campus in Wheeler Auditorium, and was completely sold out. A line of hopeful attendees stretched around the side of the building, waiting to see if there would be any 'no-show' tickets at the last minute! This is the Q&A session after the lecture

No credit for creationism • CNN • 18th Aug 2008

CNN's Kara Finnstrom reports on a battle over how much religion is too much in Christian school curriculums.

Richard Dawkins Lecture at UC Berkeley • Richard Dawkins • 16th Aug 2008

On Saturday, March 8th, 2008, Richard Dawkins gave this lecture on The God Delusion during his US Tour. The event took place on the UC Berkeley campus in Wheeler Auditorium, and was completely sold out. A line of hopeful attendees stretched around the side of the building, waiting to see if there would be any 'no-show' tickets at the last minute!

Growing Up in the Universe: Now available on DVD with subtitles in English, Spanish, French and Polish! • RichardDawkins.net • 7th Aug 2008

Thanks to the help of many volunteers, RDFRS is proud to announce the release of a new edition of the 'Growing Up in the Universe' 2-DVD set with subtitles in English, Spanish, French and Polish!

Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture 2008 • Steven Pinker • 5th Aug 2008

Steven Pinker gives the 2008 Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture, sponsored by RDFRS.

On TV: The Genius of Charles Darwin: Presented by Richard Dawkins • Richard Dawkins, Channel 4 • 1st Aug 2008

Richard Dawkins examines the legacy of Charles Darwin. The three part programme will be broadcast on Channel Four at 8 pm on Monday 4th, Monday 11th and Monday 18th August.

PZ Myers Desecrates a Eucharist • floatonfilms • 25th Jul 2008

PZ Myers Desecrates a eucharist, the koran and Richard Dawkins book "The God Delusion" to gain publicity and make even more money from his multi-million dollar blog.

VOICES OF SCIENCE: PZ Myers - Buy it now on DVD • Richard Dawkins, Steven Weinberg, Lawrence Krauss, PZ Myers, Davis Buss • 23rd Jul 2008

Here is PZ Myers discussion from the new 'Episode 2' DVD, which is available now through the online store!

Richard Dawkins on Al Jazeera English • Richard Dawkins • 21st Jul 2008

In this July 21st, 2008 interview, Richard Dawkins appears on Al Jazeera English for a discussion with Riz Khan

The brain in love • Helen Fisher, TED • 21st Jul 2008

Why do we crave love so much, even to the point that we would die for it? To learn more about our very real, very physical need for romantic love, Helen Fisher and her research team took MRIs of people in love -- and people who had just been dumped.

VOICES OF SCIENCE - Available Now on DVD • Richard Dawkins, Steven Weinberg, Lawrence Krauss, PZ Myers, David Buss • 15th Jul 2008

Available now on DVD! Four fascinating discussions between Richard Dawkins and some of today's top scientists.

Periodic Table of Videos • periodicvideos • 14th Jul 2008

We're making a video about each element on the periodic table. Subscribe here to see them, or visit our website at http://www.periodicvideos.com/

Ants, terrorism, and the awesome power of memes • Dan Dennett, TED • 13th Jul 2008

Starting with the simple tale of an ant, philosopher Dan Dennett unleashes a devastating salvo of ideas, making a powerful case for the existence of memes -- concepts that are literally alive.

Atheist soldier sues Army for 'unconstitutional' discrimination • CNN • 8th Jul 2008

STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Army Spc. Jeremy Hall was raised Baptist but is now an atheist
- His sudden lack of faith cost him his military career and put his life at risk, he says
- Hall sued the Defense Department; claims military is a Christian organization
- Pentagon official: Complaints about evangelizing are "relatively rare"

When too much Rapture is barely enough • Sam Harris • 5th Jul 2008

Sam Harris and Richard Carrier talk about their differing views on the rapture.

Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who • Richard Dawkins, Doctor Who • 28th Jun 2008

A short video clip of Richard's recent appearance on Doctor Who.

Common New Atheist Fallacies • Legana Christian Church • 27th Jun 2008

"Greg Koukl responds to typical "refutations" New Atheists make."

A secular world is a sane world • Pat Condell • 27th Jun 2008

We owe it to our children.

Dawkins on Darwin • Richard Dawkins, Paula Kirby, Channel 4 • 27th Jun 2008

The following clips were filmed in front of a live audience at Cheltenham Science Festival. Richard Dawkins provides a gripping insight into Darwin's theory of evolution and all that it implies.

Should We Rid The Mind of God? A Debate • Peter Atkins, Alister McGrath • 23rd Jun 2008

Professor Alister McGrath and Professor Peter Atkins debate on whether or not we should rid the mind of God

Carlin on Religion • George Carlin • 23rd Jun 2008

George Carlin: May 12 1937 - June 22 2008

Richard Dawkins Public Lecture - Liverpool 08 • University of Liverpool • 22nd Jun 2008

Richard Dawkins'public lecture at the University of Liverpool on his book 'The God Delusion'. Date: Monday 25th February 2008

Divine Impulses: Ayaan Hirsi Ali • Washington Post • 13th Jun 2008

Ayaan Hirsi Ali speaks personally being circumcized and the stories and myths behind the procedure with On Faith's Sally Quinn.

From Big Bang to Us - Made Easy • potholer54 • 13th Jun 2008

A recently completed youtube series on Science and the history of the Universe.

Debating creationism in Louisiana schools • WWLTV • 11th Jun 2008

Barbara Forrest, a philosophy professor at Southeastern University, and Gene Mills from the Louisiana Forum on Family, debate the pros and cons of teaching creationism in schools.

Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind • Gary Marcus • 10th Jun 2008

Excellent new book by Gary Marcus.

Trailer for Religulous • Bill Maher • 9th Jun 2008

The documentary RELIGULOUS follows political humorist and author Bill Maher ("Real Time With Bill Maher," "Politically Incorrect") as he travels around the globe interviewing people about God and religion. Known for his astute analytical skills, irreverent wit and commitment to never pulling a punch, Maher brings his characteristic honesty to an unusual spiritual journey. Directed by Larry Charles (BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"), RELIGULOUS will mark Charles' first feature project since the critically acclaimed, wildly successful BORAT. Jonah Smith and Palmer West of Thousand Words (A SCANNER DARKLY, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM) and Bill Maher are producing.

1968 Supreme Court case of Epperson v. Arkansas • C-SPAN • 28th May 2008

Rev. Barry Lynn, Americans United for Separation of Church & State, Executive Director and Edward Sisson, Intelligent Design Attorney have a discussion on the 1968 Supreme Court case of Epperson v. Arkansas. The 9-0 decision overturned an Arkansas law, which prohibited teachers in public schools from teaching, or using textbooks that teach, human evolution.

In God's Name • Channel 4 • 20th May 2008

As the Human Fertilisation and Embryo Bill continues its way through Parliament, David Modell follows some of the leading members of Christian pressure groups as they attempt to win converts and convince MPs to base laws on Biblical beliefs.

Proving ID is Creationism • NCSE • 20th May 2008

NCSE's staff worked behind the scenes in the archives to find the missing links tying "intelligent design" to its creationist ancestry.

What is science for? • Sir John Sulston, John Harris, Richard Dawkins • 19th May 2008

Richard introduces the talk, and is then a part of the discussion during the Q&A at the end.