Biosignatures Courses and Certifications

NASA Astrobiology

Scouring the Seafloor for Hydrothermal Vents and Biosignatures on Mars and Europa

Explore hydrothermal vents, biosignatures, and life detection in extreme environments with Dr. Bonnie Teece. Gain insights into astrobiology research and its applications to Mars and Europa.

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

Detecting Agnostic Biosignatures in Space Exploration - Interview with Heather Graham

Exploring agnostic biosignatures and life detection methods with NASA researcher Heather Graham, discussing challenges in recognizing extraterrestrial life and innovative approaches to astrobiology.

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

NASA Astrobiology

Examining Microbes and Biosignatures with Acidic Mars Analog Gypsum

Explore microbes and biosignatures in acidic Mars-like gypsum environments. Gain insights into astrobiology research and potential extraterrestrial life detection methods.

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

UW Astrobiology

There's More to Life Than O2 - Assessing Biosignatures in Terrestrial Exoplanets

Explore biosignatures beyond oxygen in exoplanet spectroscopy, assessing detectability and environmental context for potential extraterrestrial life.

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

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Mars Sample Return: Planning Considerations for Searching for Biosignatures in Mars Samples

Explore NASA & ESA's Mars Sample Return mission strategy, focusing on methods to detect biosignatures in Jezero Crater samples and crucial considerations for sample preservation and analysis.

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

The Astronomy Club, IISER Mohali

Exoplanets - Formation, Detection Methods, and the Search for Biosignatures

Explore the fascinating world of exoplanets, from detection methods to formation processes, while learning to distinguish genuine biosignatures from misleading atmospheric signals in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Fossils and Biosignatures on the Primitive Earth

Explore ancient Earth's earliest life forms through fossil evidence and biosignatures with expert Stefan Lalonde in this comprehensive astrobiology lecture.

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

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

How Microbes Shape Landscapes - From Biosignatures to Bedform Transitions and Acoustic Signals

Explore how microorganisms influence Earth's physical landscapes through biosignatures, bedform transitions, and acoustic signals in this soft matter physics perspective.

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

Astrum

Have We Really Found Life on Mars?

Explore NASA's Perseverance rover discovery of leopard-spotted rocks on Mars and examine whether these formations truly represent the first signs of extraterrestrial life.

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

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Trouver les Plus Anciennes Traces de Vie sur Terre - Les Biosignatures et l'Histoire Géologique

Découvrez les méthodes scientifiques pour identifier et analyser les traces de vie primitive datant de plus de 3,5 milliards d'années, des fossiles microscopiques aux biosignatures géologiques.

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

SciShow

6 Ways Aliens Could Find Us

Explore six fascinating methods extraterrestrial life could use to detect humanity's presence in the cosmos, from intentional signals to accidental broadcasts.

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

TED

Are We Alone in the Universe? Discovering Life Beyond Earth with Modern Technology

Explore how modern space telescopes and technology are revolutionizing our search for extraterrestrial life, as astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger reveals groundbreaking methods for detecting life on distant planets.

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

How to Find Life Anywhere - The Universal Rules of Life

Explore universal rules of life spanning from simple organisms to complex ecosystems, and their application in the search for extraterrestrial life. Gain insights into biology's fundamental principles across diverse contexts.

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

Life on Earth and Beyond: Exploring Possibilities for Extraterrestrial Life

Explore the possibilities of extraterrestrial life with physical biologist Chris Kempes. Learn about potential habitats, detection methods, and how familiar life forms might adapt to different environments across the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sara Walker on the Physics of Life and Planet-Scale Intelligence

Exploring the physics of life, planetary intelligence, and the nature of information. Delves into cutting-edge research on origins of life, assembly theory, and expanding our understanding of living systems across scales.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video