Biosignatures Courses and Certifications

TED-Ed

Finding Life We Can't Imagine

Explore the search for alien life using artificial life research to identify universal biomarkers, challenging our preconceptions of what constitutes life beyond Earth.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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

NASA Astrobiology

The Zoomable Universe and Understanding Worlds Beyond Earth

Explore the universe and exoplanets with NASA astrobiologist Dr. Caleb Scharf. Dive into astrobiology, information theory, and the search for extraterrestrial life in this engaging discussion.

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

Life and Its Objects Panel Discussion - Exploring Alien Life Detection

Exploring the search for extraterrestrial life through objects, this panel discusses detection methods, challenges in identifying alien artifacts, and implications of potential discoveries for science and humanity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Best Strategies for Finding Life in Space - Alien Crash Site Episode 21

Explore strategies for detecting extraterrestrial life with SFI post-doctoral fellow Natalie Grefenstette, discussing the Agnostic Biosignature Project and challenges in recognizing life beyond Earth.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Identify Life: Origins on Earth and Beyond - Episode 2

Exploring the origins of life on Earth and methods to identify it elsewhere in the universe. Discusses signature characteristics of life and common dynamics among organisms beyond our planet.

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

NASA Astrobiology

Slow, Energy-Efficient, and Mysterious Life Deep Within Earth's Crust

Explore cutting-edge astrobiology research at AbGradCon 2023, featuring keynotes on deep Earth life and early universal biology, plus diverse sessions on exoplanets, biosignatures, and origins of life.

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

NASA Astrobiology

How to Survive on Mars

Explore Mars survival challenges and solutions with expert insights on microbial adaptation, methane detection, and sustainable habitation in extreme Martian conditions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NASA Astrobiology

Detecting Biosignature Molecules in Brines - Follow the Salt

Explore biosignature detection in brines through untargeted analysis, LIF, and microCHIP techniques. Gain insights into ATP concentration and classification methods for astrobiology research.

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

UW Astrobiology

Expanding the Agnostic Biosignature Toolkit: Estimating Molecular Assembly with GC-MS

Explore techniques for detecting extraterrestrial life using molecular assembly theory and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, focusing on agnostic biosignatures and analytical challenges.

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

New Jersey Astronomical Association

Exoplanets and the Search for Life in the Universe

Explore exoplanets and the quest for extraterrestrial life with Dr. Schwieterman, delving into cutting-edge astrobiology research and cosmic discoveries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

KISSCaltech

Understanding Astrobiological False Positives from Terrestrial Microbiology

Explore biosignatures, false positives, and microbial mats in astrobiology through terrestrial examples and field studies.

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

KISSCaltech

Proof of Microbial Life: Geobiology in Planetary Analog Systems

Explore geobiology and microbial life evidence in planetary analog systems, gaining insights into biological validation for space exploration.

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

KISSCaltech

Searching for Life: General Motivation and Approaches

Explore the motivations and methods for searching extraterrestrial life through an expert's perspective from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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

KISSCaltech

Geochemistry, Biosignature and Life Detection Techniques

Explore geochemistry, biosignatures, and life detection techniques with NASA expert Mary Beth Wilhelm in this insightful talk on ocean world microhabitats.

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