At 71, Physics Professor Is a Web Star

The internet offers endless exploration – and search engines like Google, which order search results based on complex mixture of volume, links, content and the democratic nature of the web, create some surprising new stars. Among the latest is 71-year-old Walter H. G. Lewin, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, whose lectures on physics are both educational and entertaining for students of all ages, from all over the world. In this article from the New York Times, Lewin suggests that understanding the reasons behind scientific phenomenon, whether the colors of a rainbow or propulsion, enhances respect for the natural world, with all its beauty and power. – YaleGlobal