Planetary Science Courses and Certifications

GEO GIRL

Exploring Other Worlds Through Earth's Geology - Comparative Planetary Science

Discover how Earth's geological features and processes inform our understanding of other planets and moons, exploring physical, chemical, and biological aspects of extraterrestrial worlds.

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

AGU

Adventures in Planetary Science 1960-2020 - Fred Whipple Lecture

Explore six decades of planetary science advancements, from early discoveries to recent breakthroughs. Gain insights into the field's evolution and its impact on our understanding of the cosmos.

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

AGU

Fred Whipple Lecture on Planetary Science - AGU Fall Meeting 2019

Presentation of prestigious planetary science awards and lecture at AGU Fall Meeting 2019, honoring outstanding contributions and early career achievements in the field.

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

AGU

Whipple Lecture - Planetary Science Advancements - 2017

Explore Mars' geological history and surface processes through high-resolution imaging, featuring insights from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and other missions.

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

Lunar and Planetary Institute

Careers in Planetary Science and Astrobiology

Explore diverse career paths in planetary science and astrobiology across academic, government, non-profit, and commercial sectors with expert panel insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Europlanet

Open Planetary Science - Initiatives and Implications for Research

Explore open science initiatives in planetary research, including OpenPlanetary organization, Diamond Open Access Journal, and implications for researchers through expert presentations and Q&A.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Labroots

Planetary Science and Finding Your Career Path

Discover how to navigate a planetary science career while balancing personal goals through Dr. Alyssa Rhoden's journey from NASA to motherhood and academic success.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Violent Origin of the Earth and Moon

Explore the Earth-Moon system's violent origins through a new model reconciling observations and emphasizing early stochastic events in shaping our habitable world.

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

Astrum

What Voyager Discovered Beneath the Clouds of Neptune - Our Solar System's Planets

Explore Neptune's mysteries, from Voyager's discoveries to recent findings. Learn about its weather, interior, ring system, and unique features in our solar system.

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

Astrum

Earth's Newly Discovered Energy Field Could Have Killed Us

Discover Earth's newly detected ambipolar electric field, a fundamental force alongside gravity and magnetism that launches particles into space and helps maintain Earth's habitability, preventing it from sharing Venus's fate.

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

Astrum

NASA's Stunning Discovery on Pluto's Largest Moon - Charon

Explore Pluto's largest moon Charon, from its accidental discovery to mysterious red polar stains, cryovolcanoes, and how this binary system redefined planetary science.

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

The Royal Institution

Exploring Our Solar System - with Stuart Eves

Explore the mysteries and wonders of our solar system with Stuart Eves, from Mercury's hydrogen geysers to Pluto's nitrogen glaciers, uncovering fascinating discoveries and unanswered questions.

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

Astrum

Why Venus Shouldn't Be Considered Earth's Twin - Our Solar System's Planets

Explore Venus's unique characteristics and discover why it differs significantly from Earth, challenging the notion of planetary twins in our solar system.

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

Astrum

What the Earth Will Look Like in 1 Billion Years

Explore Earth's dramatic transformation over the next billion years, from shifting continents and climate collapse to the eventual loss of oceans and life itself.

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

GEO GIRL

Where Did Earth's Water Come From and How Do We Know?

Explore Earth's water origins through geological evidence and isotope tracking, uncovering its cosmic journey and significance for planetary formation and potential extraterrestrial life.

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