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

Long Period Seismology on Titan - AbGradCon 2023

Explore long period seismology on Titan, focusing on NASA's Dragonfly mission, methane clathrates, and seismic wave propagation models to uncover the moon's interior structure.

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

Proton Irradiation Effects on Stable Chiral Amino Acid Radicals

Explore proton irradiation's impact on stable chiral amino acid radicals in astrobiology research. Gain insights into cutting-edge findings presented at AbGradCon 2023 by early-career scientist Máté Szarka.

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

Mysterious Life Deep Within Earth's Crust

Explore mysterious life forms deep within Earth's crust with Dr. Karen Lloyd's keynote on microbial ecosystems and their implications for astrobiology and subsurface life detection.

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

The Origin of Life and Unearthing a Treasure Trove of Fossils - Ask An Astrobiologist Episode 58

Explore ancient life forms and fossil discoveries with Dr. Mary Droser, uncovering insights into the Ediacaran period and the establishment of a new National Park in South Australia.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• 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