EAI - European Astrobiology Institute Courses

Irradiating Microorganisms and Organics in Ice - Search for Life on Icy-Ocean Worlds

Explore how radiation affects microorganisms in icy environments and their potential survival on ocean worlds like Europa and Enceladus through laboratory simulations and modeling studies.

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

Life on Earth and the N = 1 Problem in Astrobiology - Making Sense of Our Single Data Point

Explore philosophical perspectives on astrobiology's N = 1 problem, examining how Earth's unique instance of life impacts scientific theories and model validation in the search for extraterrestrial life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mechanisms of Emergence: How Life-Like Functions Emerge in Chemical Networks

Explore how life-essential functions emerge from chemical networks, from self-replication to primitive metabolism, and discover the mechanisms behind cell-like compartments and Darwinian evolution.

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

Astrobiology and Space Biotechnology Research at the Chinese State Key Laboratory

Explore groundbreaking astrobiology research from China's State Key Lab, focusing on extreme environments, microbial life, and space biotechnology applications for Mars and outer solar system missions.

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

Mars Sample Return Mission and the Search for Life in Jezero Crater

Explore Mars exploration through Perseverance rover's mission at Jezero Crater, focusing on sample collection strategies and the search for ancient biosignatures in preparation for Mars Sample Return.

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

Making Habitable Worlds - An Astrochemical Perspective

Explore the cosmic journey of organic matter and its role in life's origins, from molecular clouds through planet formation to Earth's early days, with insights from modern astrochemistry.

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

Exploring the Habitability of Enceladus Through Analysis of Cryo-volcanic Emissions

Explore Saturn's moon Enceladus through analysis of its cryo-volcanic plume, revealing ocean composition, hydrothermal activity, and potential for extraterrestrial life in our solar system.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Duality in the Search for Our Nearest Neighbors - Abiotic Chemistry's Place in Life

Explore abiotic chemical processes in geological environments and their role in understanding potential biosignatures on other worlds through hydrothermal and electrochemical studies.

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

Gas-Phase Chemistry and Molecular Complexity in Space

Explore the formation of complex organic molecules in space and their role in life's origins, from interstellar clouds to Titan's atmosphere and early Earth's chemistry.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Life in the Atmosphere and Its Implications for Astrobiology

Explore how microorganisms survive and influence Earth's atmosphere, from their role in cloud formation to their implications for finding life on other planets through field studies and laboratory simulations.

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

Habitable Worlds and Stellar Flares: Impact on Exoplanet Atmospheres and Life

Explore the relationship between stellar flares and exoplanet habitability, examining how these explosive events impact atmospheric conditions and potential for life on newly discovered worlds beyond our solar system.

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

Surface Processes on Early Earth 3.5 to 3.0 Billion Years Ago

Explore Earth's ancient surface processes and early life evolution through geological evidence from South Africa, examining volcanic activity, chemical weathering, and oceanic conditions 3.5-3.0 billion years ago.

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

Habitability of Exoplanets - Lessons from the Solar System

Explore the fascinating search for habitable exoplanets, examining key indicators of life beyond Earth and applying lessons from our Solar system to understand potential extraterrestrial environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Astrobiology and Religion - The Need for Reason and Dialogue

Explore the intersection of astrobiology and religion, examining how religious traditions might respond to extraterrestrial life and addressing key philosophical questions about life's origins in the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mars Sample Return: Planning Considerations for Searching for Biosignatures in Mars Samples

Explore NASA & ESA's Mars Sample Return mission strategy, focusing on methods to detect biosignatures in Jezero Crater samples and crucial considerations for sample preservation and analysis.

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