Extraterrestrial Life Courses and Certifications

The Royal Institution

The Path to Mars - NASA's Exploration Programme

NASA's plans for human exploration of Mars, including asteroid missions. Insights from Chief Scientist Dr Ellen Stofan and Deputy Chief Technologist Jim Adams on science and technology shaping space exploration and international cooperation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED-Ed

Why We Need to Go Back to Mars

Explore Mars' intriguing features, from ice-filled craters to ancient oceans, and discover compelling evidence of past life. Learn why returning to the Red Planet is crucial for unraveling its mysteries.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

ET Is - Probably - Out There — Get Ready

Explore the probability of discovering extraterrestrial life within 24 years, its potential impact on Earth, and the technologies driving this search, as explained by SETI researcher Seth Shostak.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Hubble Space Telescope

Our Place in the Stars

Explore our cosmic origins, the search for extraterrestrial life, and humanity's role in space exploration with Dr. Amaya Moro-Martin in this thought-provoking astronomical journey.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Eyes in the Skies - Bringing the Universe Down to Earth

Explore space exploration achievements and future missions with leading astronomers. From Voyager to black hole imaging, discover how space probes expand our cosmic understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Life on Mars? Let's Look in the Caves

Explore the possibility of Martian life hidden in caves with scientist Penelope Boston, who discusses search strategies and the intriguing potential for underground alien lifeforms.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

Planets Beyond Our Sun - Exploring Extraterrestrial Solar Systems

Explore the possibility of planets beyond our solar system and the potential for extraterrestrial life in this thought-provoking lecture by renowned astronomer Carl Sagan.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Is There Life on Mars? - Carl Sagan's 1977 Christmas Lectures - Lecture 5

Carl Sagan explores Viking mission's findings on Mars, discussing soil analysis, microbiology experiments, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial life in this engaging 1977 Christmas Lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Mars before Viking - Lecture 4

Explore Mars through Mariner 9's groundbreaking discoveries, revealing unexpected features like craters, volcanoes, and valleys. Sagan discusses climate change evidence and potential for past life on the Red Planet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SciShow

NASA's Most Controversial Rock - The Story of Meteorite ALH84001

Delve into the fascinating story of ALH84001, a meteorite that sparked scientific controversy in the 1990s when researchers claimed it contained evidence of microscopic Martian life.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Art and Science in Paradigm Shifts - Natalie Elliot Interview

Explore the intersection of art and science through paradigm shifts, Shakespeare's works, and the emergence of life. Delve into storytelling, alien artifacts, and interdisciplinary perspectives on literature and scientific discovery.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploring Cosmic Unknowns - Electric Propulsion for Space Exploration

Delve into electric propulsion technology's potential for advancing space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life, examining its advantages and challenges.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NASA Astrobiology

What We Know and Don't Know About Searching for Alien Life

Explore the search for alien life with astrophysicist Dr. Adam Frank, covering key concepts, challenges, and recent developments in astrobiology and SETI research.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video