Astrobiology and Space Exploration (Winter 2009)

Lynn Rothschild
  • 3.6 (5)
  • SCIENCE

Astrobiology asks: Where do we come from? Are we alone? Where are we going? This course gives an overview of the excitement of astrobiology and space exploration, from the origin of our own biofriendly universe to questions of the future of mankind both on Earth and beyond.

Episodes

  1. 07/15/2009 · VIDEO

    14. ALH 84001 and Other Martian Meteorites (February 26, 2009)

    Dr. David McKay, Chief Scientist for Astrobiology at the Johnson Space Center, lectures on his scientific experience with meteorites, more specifically ALH 84001. (February 26, 2009)

    3 sec

  2. 07/15/2009 · VIDEO

    13. The Fertile Universe (February 19, 2009)

    Fr. George Coyne, Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory, speaks about the interplay in relationship between the universe and science. He fields tough questions regarding faith and Catholic doctrinal beliefs. (February 19, 2009)

    3 sec

  3. 07/15/2009 · VIDEO

    12. Life Beyond Its Planet of Origin (February 17, 2009)

    Rocco L. Mancinelli, a Senior Research Scientist with the Search for Extraterrestrial Life, discusses organisms' potential for survival, adaptation and biological evolution in the atmosphere and beyond to outer space. (February 17, 2009)

    4 sec

  4. 07/15/2009 · VIDEO

    15a. Self-Assembly Processes and the Advent of Cellular Life (February 5, 2009)

    Dr. Davd Deamer, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California -Santa Cruz, speaks about the self-assembly process and the beginning of life. He draws on his own field and laboratory research in this discussion. (February 5, 2009)

    3 sec

  5. 07/15/2009 · VIDEO

    15b. Genomic Dark Matter: The Emergence of Small RNAs (February 5, 2009)

    Eric J. Devor, Senior Research Scientist of Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics at Integrated DNA Technologies, talks about the discovery and characteristics of microRNA. (February 5, 2009)

    1 sec

  6. 03/09/2009 · VIDEO

    21. Planetary Systems Around Other Stars (February 17, 2009)

    Guest lecturer Dr. Geoff Marcy gives the third lecture, "Planetary Systems Around other Stars," for Professor Lynn Rothschild's Astrobiology and Space Exploration course. Dr. Marcy discusses how astronomers can detect planetary systems. (February 17, 2009)

    5 sec

  7. 03/09/2009 · VIDEO

    19b. The Asteroid Challenge: Will We Be Ready? (February 10, 2009)

    Guest lecturer Rusty Schweickart gives the second part of the tenth lecture, "The Asteroid Challenge: Will We Be Ready?" for Professor Lynn Rothschild's Astrobiology and Space Exploration course. (February 10, 2009)

    4 sec

  8. 03/09/2009 · VIDEO

    19a. Life in Space, Life on Earth (February 10, 2009)

    Guest lecturer Rusty Schweickart gives the first part of the tenth lecture, "Life in Space, Life on Earth," for Professor Lynn Rothschild's Astrobiology and Space Exploration course. (February 10, 2009)

    2 sec
  • 8 Episodes

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Astrobiology asks: Where do we come from? Are we alone? Where are we going? This course gives an overview of the excitement of astrobiology and space exploration, from the origin of our own biofriendly universe to questions of the future of mankind both on Earth and beyond.

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