AGU Courses

Halloween Special: Giant Squids and Prehistoric Reptiles - Inspiration for Legendary Creatures

Explore the scientific origins of legendary creatures like the Kraken and Loch Ness monster. Experts discuss real-life animals that inspired these myths, blending folklore with marine biology and paleontology.

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

Halloween Special: Sasquatches and Mermaids - The Science Behind Legendary Creatures

Explore the scientific origins of legendary creatures like Bigfoot and mermaids, uncovering the real-life animals that inspired these myths through expert insights and historical context.

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

Hurricane Hazards and Risk in a Changing Climate

Explore hurricane hazards and risks in a changing climate, focusing on potential worsening impacts due to coastal development, sea-level rise, and climate change effects on hurricane activity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adapting Agriculture to a Changing Climate: Risks and Adaptation Mechanisms

Explore climate change impacts on agriculture, adaptation strategies, and research on risks to agricultural systems, including dairy sensitivity and hydrologic stress on crop yields.

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

First Sample Depot on Mars - Progress and Future Exploration

Explore Mars' first sample depot, latest Jezero findings, and future Perseverance missions. Featuring stunning imagery and insights from NASA experts on Mars exploration and sample return plans.

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

Climate Scenario Research Priorities: High-End vs. Intermediate-Range Debate

Scientists debate which climate scenarios should be prioritized for research and funding, exploring the pros and cons of focusing on high-end vs. intermediate-range projections to guide climate action and sustainability efforts.

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

Pioneering Planetary Defense - What Comes Next After DART's Asteroid Impact

Experts discuss DART mission's asteroid impact, analyzing momentum transfer, ejecta, and implications for future planetary defense strategies against potentially hazardous asteroids.

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

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission - Asteroid Sample Return Preview

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission prepares for asteroid Bennu sample delivery in 2023. Experts discuss final maneuvers, retrieval procedures, and scientific implications, comparing findings with recent asteroid missions.

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

Reviving Wild Rice through Indigenous-Centered Collaborative Research

Indigenous-centered research collaboration aims to revive wild rice populations in the Upper Great Lakes region, focusing on cultural importance, environmental challenges, and respectful scientific approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Latest Science Results from NASA's Juno Mission to Jupiter

Explore the latest findings from NASA's Juno mission, including detailed observations of Jupiter's moons Ganymede and Europa, and new insights into the gas giant itself. Featuring captivating imagery and expert analysis.

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

Climate Change Heats Up Storms and Flooding Around the World

Researchers discuss causes of extreme rain events in Pakistan and South Korea, exploring climate change's role and implications for future storm intensification.

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

World's Biggest Solar Telescope - Exploring Solar Phenomena

Experts discuss the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope's potential to uncover solar phenomena, coordinated observations with other instruments, and upcoming solar eclipse research opportunities.

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

Mauna Loa Eruption Update - Press Briefing

Experts provide real-time insights and answer questions about the ongoing Mauna Loa eruption in Hawaii, offering valuable information on volcanic activity and its implications.

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

NOAA 2022 Arctic Report Card - Climate Change Impacts in the Arctic

Experts discuss the 2022 NOAA Arctic Report Card, highlighting climate change impacts on the Arctic region, including new findings on precipitation, shipping trends, and effects on Indigenous communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Space Helicopters - Aircraft for Other Worlds

Explore the latest developments in Mars and Titan aerial exploration, including Ingenuity's ongoing mission, future Sample Retrieval Helicopters, and the Dragonfly quadcopter destined for Saturn's moon.

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