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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

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