Universe Expansion Courses and Certifications

The University of Chicago

Our Expanding Universe - Measuring the Rate of Cosmic Expansion

Explore groundbreaking discoveries about the universe's expansion rate through Prof. Freedman's journey in astronomy, featuring innovative telescope measurements and cosmological insights.

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

World Science Festival

The Hubble Tension - Understanding Cosmological Discrepancies and Universe Expansion

Delve into the fascinating Hubble Tension with Brian Greene and Alex Filippenko as they explore this cosmological mystery and its implications for our understanding of universal expansion and dark energy.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sabine Hossenfelder

Is the Universe Infinite or Finite? - Understanding Space, Expansion, and Cosmic Structure

Explore fundamental questions about the universe's size, expansion, and structure, including mind-bending concepts like infinite space and the possibility of cosmic duplicates.

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

World Science Festival

Einstein, The Big Bang, and the Expansion of the Universe

Explore Einstein's theory of relativity, the Big Bang, and cosmic expansion through visual explanations and essential mathematics, offering a fresh perspective on the universe's origins and evolution.

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

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Astronomy Is In Crisis - And It's Incredibly Exciting

Uncover how new space telescope data is challenging our understanding of the universe and potentially sparking the next great revolution in physics and cosmology.

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

Unsolved problems in cosmology

4 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore major unsolved mysteries in modern cosmology, from dark matter and dark energy to cosmic inflation, while examining current theories and potential future solutions.

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Dark Matter, Dark Energy: The Dark Side of the Universe

172 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Examine the key concepts of an expanding universe from Albert Einstein to Edwin Hubble, led by a theoretical physicist.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Pilot Lecture: What We Know (and Don’t Know) about the Big Bang

66 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join Professor Gary Felder to take an in-depth look at what we do know about the Big Bang, the expansion of the universe and what causes it to behave the way it does, and the possible futures for the universe.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Cosmic Microwave Background and Dark Energy - Lecture 23

Explore the Cosmic Microwave Background, dark energy, and large-scale clustering in this lecture on astrophysics frontiers, featuring evidence from supernovae and computer simulations of universe evolution.

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

The Royal Institution

Mapping the Universe - Dark Energy, Black Holes, and Gravity – With Chris Clarkson

Explore the cosmos with Chris Clarkson as he unravels the mysteries of dark energy, black holes, and gravity, discussing cutting-edge cosmological surveys and their impact on our understanding of the universe's structure and evolution.

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

World Science Festival

Time Since Einstein

Explore the nature of time with renowned physicists and philosophers, delving into Einstein's theories, quantum mechanics, and the universe's expansion to unravel time's deepest mysteries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Echoes From The Beginning - A Journey Through Space and Time

Explore the cosmos with leading experts as they discuss recent advances in cosmology, dark energy, the Big Bang, and the possibility of a multiverse, offering insights into our universe's origins and future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Wondrium

The Beginning of Our Universe - The Big Bang and the Theory of Everything

Explore the Big Bang theory, cosmic inflation, and the universe's evolution with a Fermilab scientist. Delve into epochs of early universe formation and discover how expansion continues to shape our cosmos today.

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

The Royal Institution

What Is Dark Matter? - With Peter Fisher

Explore dark matter's nature and its gravitational effects on galaxies with particle physicist Peter Fisher. Learn about ongoing research and its potential impact on science.

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

The Royal Institution

Observing the Birth of the Universe - With Lyman Page

Explore the universe's birth through cosmic microwave background variations, revealing its age, size, and structure formation. Insights from a leading experimental cosmologist on observational cosmology.

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