Astrobiology Courses and Certifications

UW Astrobiology

Astrobiology 25th Anniversary

Explore the field of astrobiology with Rika Anderson in this 25th anniversary presentation from UW Astrobiology, examining key developments and future directions in the study of life beyond Earth.

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

Institute of Cosmos Sciences UB

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Astrobiology - Unifying Biology and Astrophysics in Exoplanet Habitability Studies

Explore how microbiological studies and astrophysical research combine to assess exoplanet habitability, focusing on M-dwarf star systems and life's potential beyond Earth.

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

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Life on Earth and the N = 1 Problem in Astrobiology - Making Sense of Our Single Data Point

Explore philosophical perspectives on astrobiology's N = 1 problem, examining how Earth's unique instance of life impacts scientific theories and model validation in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Astrobiology and Space Biotechnology Research at the Chinese State Key Laboratory

Explore groundbreaking astrobiology research from China's State Key Lab, focusing on extreme environments, microbial life, and space biotechnology applications for Mars and outer solar system missions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Life in the Atmosphere and Its Implications for Astrobiology

Explore how microorganisms survive and influence Earth's atmosphere, from their role in cloud formation to their implications for finding life on other planets through field studies and laboratory simulations.

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

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Astrobiology and Religion - The Need for Reason and Dialogue

Explore the intersection of astrobiology and religion, examining how religious traditions might respond to extraterrestrial life and addressing key philosophical questions about life's origins in the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Challenges in Life Detection: Methods and Approaches in Astrobiology

Explore the complex scientific challenges of detecting life beyond Earth through an interdisciplinary lens, covering methodologies and key considerations in astrobiology research.

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

New Jersey Astronomical Association

Deep-Sea Biochemistry and Astrobiology - Life's Origins on Earth and Beyond

Discover how deep-sea biochemistry reveals clues about life's origins on Earth and potential extraterrestrial life through oceanographic research and astrobiology insights.

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

New Search Methods for Primitive and Intelligent Life Beyond Earth

Explore novel techniques for detecting primitive and intelligent life beyond Earth, from our solar system to distant stars, and discuss the implications for our cosmic understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

University of Arizona

Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

525 ratings at Coursera

Explore the search for extraterrestrial life, exoplanet discoveries, and habitability factors in this multidisciplinary journey through astrobiology, equipping you with knowledge to assess the likelihood of life beyond Earth.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Royal Institution

Why Have We Not Found Any Aliens? - With Keith Cooper

Exploring SETI's six-decade quest for extraterrestrial intelligence, examining challenges, assumptions, and future prospects in the search for alien life beyond Earth.

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

Icy bodies: Europa and elsewhere

1 rating at OpenLearn

The new discipline of astrobiology that is, the science of searching for extraterrestrial life, is not only rapdly growing, but has also captured the public imagination. This free course, Icy ...

• OpenLearn
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Life in Our Universe

61 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Peer into the exciting new field of astrobiology and learn what science knows about one of the most fundamental questions of all time: Is there life elsewhere in the universe?

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Origins of Life

Explore the interdisciplinary field of Origins of Life research, examining chemical, geological, physical, and biological principles to understand how life emerged from an abiotic world.

• Complexity Explorer
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Recognizing the Alien in Us

Explore the intersection of physics and biology in the quest to define life, its origins, and potential existence beyond Earth, guided by astrobiologist Sara Walker's innovative perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video