Habitability Courses and Certifications

UW Astrobiology

Computational Habitability

Explore computational methods for assessing planetary habitability, covering atmospheric, interior, surface, and system-wide factors in exoplanet research.

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

Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute

Deciphering the Habitability of the Earth: Insights from the Coupled Evolution of the Crust-Mantle-Atmosphere-Ocean System

Explore Earth's habitability through the interconnected evolution of crust, mantle, atmosphere, and oceans, gaining insights into our planet's unique conditions for life.

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

UW Astrobiology

There's More Than One Way to Parch a Planet - Secondary Atmospheric Escape at Mars and Venus and Implications for Exo/Planetary Habitability

Explore secondary atmospheric escape mechanisms at Mars and Venus and their implications for planetary habitability and exoplanet research.

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

CITA Presentations

Exploring the Habitability of the Solar System's Ocean Worlds Using Geophysical Measurements

Explore the potential for life in our solar system's ocean-bearing moons through cutting-edge geophysical analysis and NASA's latest research findings from JPL scientist Steven Vance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Exploring the Habitability of Enceladus Through Analysis of Cryo-volcanic Emissions

Explore Saturn's moon Enceladus through analysis of its cryo-volcanic plume, revealing ocean composition, hydrothermal activity, and potential for extraterrestrial life in our solar system.

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

Société Française d'Exobiologie

Habitability of Exoplanets - Understanding Life Potential Beyond Earth

Explore the scientific criteria and conditions that determine whether exoplanets can support life, from astronomical, geological, and biochemical perspectives in this interdisciplinary analysis.

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

Greenhouse Effect and Earth's Energy Balance - Lecture 6

Explore Earth's energy balance, black body radiation, and the greenhouse effect. Learn about planetary energy budgets and the role of greenhouse gases in atmospheric dynamics.

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

The Royal Institution

Exoplanets and the Search for Life in the Universe - With Chris Impey

Explore the fascinating world of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life. Learn about habitability, space exploration, and the potential for discovering Earth-like planets in our vast universe.

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

Astrum

TRAPPIST-1e Just Got More Exciting - New JWST Evidence for Earth-Like Atmosphere

Discover groundbreaking JWST findings revealing TRAPPIST-1e may possess an Earth-like atmosphere, making it the most promising exoplanet for potential habitability and life.

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

GEO GIRL

Earth's Unique Relationship Between Plate Tectonics and Life

Explore the intriguing connection between plate tectonics and life on Earth, examining their origins, mutual influences, and potential implications for extraterrestrial life.

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

The Royal Institution

Is There Life Beyond Earth? - Exploring Exoplanets and JWST Discoveries

Explore new exoplanets, JWST discoveries of Hycean worlds, and the search for alien life beyond Earth with astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Care and Feeding of a Habitable Future - Lightning Talks V

Exploring Earth system interactions and human impacts to foster habitability and sustainability. Insights on implementing restoration, maintenance, and stewardship of degraded ecosystems, bridging science and policy.

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

AGU

The Story of O: Evolution of Earth's Oxygen Cycle and Its Relevance to Extraterrestrial Life

Explore Earth's oxygen cycle evolution and its implications for extraterrestrial life in this captivating lecture by Paul Falkowski, delving into planetary sciences and astrobiology.

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

AGU

Life at the Common Denominator: Mechanistic and Quantitative Biology for Earth and Space Sciences

Explore life's fundamental requirements and potential across Earth and space through mechanistic and quantitative biology, examining energy, habitability, and environmental factors.

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

AGU

Update from Gale Crater - Results from the Mars Rover Curiosity

Explore latest findings from Mars Rover Curiosity, including ancient environmental conditions, potential for microbial life, and implications for future Mars missions and biosignature searches.

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