Flash Graphene, Waste Upcycling, and the Evidence-Based Faith of a Scientist

In this talk, chemist and nanotechnology pioneer Dr. James Tour shares the story of a scientific breakthrough with global implications: converting waste into graphene using ultra-fast flash heating. Then, in a surprising second act, he turns inward—reflecting on his Christian faith and why he believes it’s grounded in evidence, not dogma.
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00:00 - Talk Overview: Science & Faith
06:00 - Flash Joule Heating Explained
12:00 - Environmental & Industrial Applications of Flash Graphene
18:00 - Metal Extraction & Rare Earth Recovery via Flashing
24:00 - Startups, Scale-Up, and Impact on Industry
43:00 - Faith Based on Evidence: Jesus’s Resurrection
49:00 - Resurrection Accounts & Historical Support
55:00 - Personal Invitation to Faith
1:02:00 - Q&A: Graphene in Concrete & Environmental Benefits
1:09:00 - Q&A: Views on Evolution & Origin of Life
1:15:00 - Q&A: Struggling with Sin & Daily Devotional Advice
1:25:00 - Q&A: Turning Lab Research into Startups & Patents
1:31:00 - Q&A: AI's Role in Science & Faith Perspectives