Science is the driving force behind our vision of delivering a smoke-free future. To date, we have invested more than USD 10.5 billion in the research and development of our innovative smoke-free products.

To learn more about the pioneering work being undertaken by our diverse group of 980 scientists, engineers, and technicians, browse through our science videos shown below.

 

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The difference between tobacco, smoke & nicotine

0:52

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Heat-not-burn vs cigarettes: How do they reduce harm?

1:31

Heat not burn

Why did you want to be a scientist?

1m46

Gizelle Baker, VP Global Scientific Engagement, PMI

The difference between heat-not-burn products and e-cigarettes

0:15

PMI staff sitting outside at balcony

Why burning is the main problem

0:45

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What is nicotine

1:00

Farmers in tobacco field

The importance of taste

1:14

Tobacco

Women in STEM at PMI

1m25

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* Please note that some scientists may have changed roles since these films were made.

 

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