NPRI Projects

Natural Philosophy Research Institute

Big questions deserve a team.

The NPRI backs projects that question, test and communicate science beyond the mainstream: documentaries, experiments, podcasts, books, conferences and more. Many of the best ideas come from our own community. Tell us yours.

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What we build together

Every kind of project is welcome

If it advances open inquiry into the foundations of physics and cosmology, we want to hear about it. Pick a kind to start a suggestion.

Documentary Films that tell the story of ideas, people and experiments the mainstream overlooks. Experiment Bench tests, replications and new measurements that put theories to the test. Podcast Conversations with researchers, critics and historians of science. Video series Lectures, explainers and animations for YouTube and beyond. Book / Publication Books, anthologies, journals and translations of neglected works. Conference / Event Conferences, workshops, debates and local meetups. Software / Simulation Simulations, visualizations and tools that make models testable. Education / Course Courses, curricula and teaching materials for critical thinkers. Research collaboration Teams working together on an open scientific question. Outreach / Campaign Campaigns that bring dissident science to a wider public. Other Something we haven't thought of yet. Surprise us.

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Current projects

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Dissident Science Podcast & Channel

Dissident Science is NPRI's video podcast and channel: independent scientific scrutiny, argued in the open. Hosts David de Hilster (lead host and editorial originator) and Matthew "Fractional Mateo" Stroul (co-host...

Help wanted: Video editing, clips & Shorts, guest research, moderation, sponsorship outreach

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From idea to launch

How a suggestion becomes a project

  1. 1

    Suggest it

    Fill in the short form: what the project is, why it matters, and what it would take. Five minutes is plenty.

  2. 2

    We review it

    The NPRI team reads every suggestion and gets back to you, often with questions or ideas of our own.

  3. 3

    We build a team

    We connect you with members who have the skills, equipment or funding contacts the project needs.

  4. 4

    It goes public

    The project gets its own space here, so the community can follow along, pitch in and spread the word.

What makes a strong suggestion

  • A clear question or goal. What will exist, or what will we know, when it's done?
  • Why it matters. What gap does it fill, and who will it reach?
  • A realistic first step. Big visions are welcome; a small starting point gets them moving.
  • What you bring. Leading, helping, or just sharing the idea are all fine. Tell us which.

The NPRI community has the talent. Bring the idea.

Our members include physicists, engineers, experimenters, filmmakers, writers, editors, podcasters and educators. Whether you have a project in mind or skills to offer, there's a place for you here.

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