NASA Astrobiology Courses

Rethinking Astrobiology's Biggest Questions About Life Through New Physics

Explore new physics perspectives on astrobiology's fundamental questions about life with Dr. Sara Walker, a leading expert in origin of life and alien life detection research.

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

Slow, Energy-Efficient, and Mysterious Life Deep Within Earth's Crust

Explore cutting-edge astrobiology research at AbGradCon 2023, featuring keynotes on deep Earth life and early universal biology, plus diverse sessions on exoplanets, biosignatures, and origins of life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Soaring Through the Clouds of Titan with Dragonfly - NASA's Mission to Saturn's Moon

Explore Saturn's moon Titan with Dr. Elizabeth Turtle, lead scientist of NASA's Dragonfly mission. Learn about the unique methane-based environment and the rotorcraft lander designed to study this intriguing world.

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

How to Survive on Mars

Explore Mars survival challenges and solutions with expert insights on microbial adaptation, methane detection, and sustainable habitation in extreme Martian conditions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hot Springs and the Science of Comedy

Explore geochemistry of hot springs and their role in life's origin with PhD candidate Luke Steller. Discover the intersection of science and comedy through his unique perspective and experiences.

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

Earth Detecting Earth: Human Baselines for Technosignatures - AbGradCon 2023

Explore Earth's technosignatures and their potential for exoplanet detection. Gain insights into radio transmissions, laser leakage, and exoplanetary pollutants in astrobiology research.

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

Exploring the Molecular Limits of Life Using Assembly Theory - AbGradCon 2023

Explore molecular limits of life through Assembly Theory in this astrobiology talk. Gain insights into cutting-edge research on life's origins and potential extraterrestrial existence.

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

Characterization and Automated Detection of Palimpsest Ripples

Explore automated detection of palimpsest ripples in astrobiology research, enhancing understanding of ancient sedimentary structures and their implications for early life on Earth and beyond.

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

Arabidopsis thaliana Response to the Spaceflight Environment

Explore Arabidopsis thaliana's response to spaceflight conditions in this astrobiology presentation, uncovering insights into plant adaptation and potential implications for space exploration.

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

Modeling a Subsurface Biosphere on Europa

Explore modeling techniques for Europa's potential subsurface biosphere, examining the possibilities of life in its ocean world environment.

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

A Model of Europa's Ice Shell and Its Effect on Ocean Circulation

Explore Europa's ice shell and its impact on ocean circulation through a cutting-edge model presented by Sara Miller at AbGradCon 2023, advancing our understanding of this intriguing Jovian moon.

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

Machine Learning of Chemistry and Isotopologues of IRAS 16293-2422B

Explore machine learning applications in chemistry and isotopologue analysis of IRAS 16293-2422B, advancing astrobiology research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among early-career scientists.

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

Differences in Climates and Transit Spectra of Habitable Planets

Explore differences in climates and transit spectra of habitable planets, focusing on key factors influencing planetary habitability and detection methods for exoplanets.

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

The Climates of G1514 b - AbGradCon 2023

Explore the climates of exoplanet G1514 b through cutting-edge astrobiology research presented by Héctor Delgado Díaz at AbGradCon 2023, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in planetary science.

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

Detecting Biosignature Molecules in Brines - Follow the Salt

Explore biosignature detection in brines through untargeted analysis, LIF, and microCHIP techniques. Gain insights into ATP concentration and classification methods for astrobiology research.

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