Science, Exoplanets and Science Fiction - From Scientific Discovery to Popular Culture
Société Française d'Exobiologie via YouTube
Overview
Explore a 56-minute lecture delivered by astrophysicist Franck Selsis at the 2023 Astrobiology Introductory Course, examining the fascinating intersection between scientific discoveries in exoplanet research and their portrayal in science fiction. Gain interdisciplinary insights connecting astronomy, geology, chemistry, biology, and the philosophy of science while investigating questions about the origins of life on Earth, its evolution, and potential distribution throughout the universe. Designed for PhD students and young scientists seeking to broaden their understanding of astrobiology, discover how scientific reality and creative imagination converge in the study of worlds beyond our solar system.
Syllabus
Science, exoplanets and science-fiction
Taught by
Société Française d'Exobiologie