Astrobiology Courses and Certifications

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

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Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

• Coursera
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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The Royal Institution

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Explore astrobiology findings and their implications for discovering intelligent life in the universe. Delve into the Drake equation, potential alien civilizations, and the challenges of interstellar detection.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UW Astrobiology

Origin of Biological Homochirality by Crystallization of an RNA Precursor on a Magnetic Surface - Astrobiology Colloquium Spring 2024

Explore the origin of biological homochirality through crystallization of RNA precursors on magnetic surfaces, uncovering potential pathways to life's molecular asymmetry.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NASA Astrobiology

Analyzing Exoplanets and Building Community in Astrobiology

Explore exoplanets, cryovolcanism, and biosignatures with NASA planetary scientist Dr. Jessica Noviello. Gain insights into astrobiology research and career development in space science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Europlanet

Astrobiology - The Quest for Life in the Universe

Explore microbial life in extreme conditions and its implications for extraterrestrial life with expert Christine Moissl-Eichinger. Discover insights on bacterial resistance, probiotics, and planetary protection.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NASA Astrobiology

String Assembly in Astrobiology - AbGradCon 2023

Explore string assembly in astrobiology with Gage Siebert's presentation from AbGradCon 2023, highlighting innovative research by early-career scientists in this interdisciplinary field.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Europlanet

Astrobiology and Planetary Science in Science Fiction

Explore the intersection of astrobiology, exoplanets, and science fiction with researchers Emma Johanna Puranen and Julie Nováková, examining its evolution and potential for scientific inspiration.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NASA Astrobiology

AXE: A New Frontiers Enceladus Astrobiology Mission Concept Study - AbGradCon 2023

Explore Enceladus' potential for life through AXE mission concept study. Learn about plume formation, mission trajectory, and key objectives for this New Frontiers astrobiology mission.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UW Astrobiology

Astrobiology Research Rotation and Solar Eclipse Experiences - UW Colloquium

Explore graduate research in astrobiology and firsthand accounts of the 2024 total solar eclipse from UW Astrobiology members in this engaging colloquium.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UW Astrobiology

Technosignatures - Exploring a Weird and Wonderful Corner of Astrobiology

Explore the fascinating world of technosignatures in astrobiology with SETI Institute's Dr. Sheikh as she reveals potential signs of extraterrestrial technological activity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NASA Astrobiology

The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini - Exploring Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for Astrobiology

Dive into underwater volcanic exploration off Santorini's coast, where robotic vehicles and scientists test autonomous systems designed to search for life in Earth's most extreme environments and distant ocean worlds.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UW Astrobiology

Astrobiology Research Rotations - Complex Algae Evolution and Liposomal Systems

Discover how complex algae evolved after mass extinction and explore lipid composition effects on liposomal systems through two cutting-edge astrobiology research presentations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UW Astrobiology

Astrobiology 25th Anniversary Lecture

Discover the fascinating insights from Aomawa Shields in this 25th Anniversary Lecture on Astrobiology, exploring key developments and future directions in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UW Astrobiology

Astrobiology 25th Anniversary Lecture

Explore the fascinating field of astrobiology with Ken Williford in this 25th anniversary lecture from UW Astrobiology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UW Astrobiology

Astrobiology 25th Anniversary

Explore the 25th anniversary of Astrobiology with Victoria Meadows from UW Astrobiology in this insightful presentation celebrating key milestones and developments in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video