Extremophiles Courses and Certifications

Imagining Other Earths

389 ratings at Coursera

Explore astronomy, biology, and planetary science to speculate about extraterrestrial life. Invent solar systems and learn about habitable zones, exoplanets, and the search for technologically advanced civilizations.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Habitability

1 review

Learn what makes the Earth so special, and why ‘habitable’ doesn’t always mean ‘inhabited’.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Life in the Universe

Explore the origins of life on Earth and beyond, applying astronomy, biology, and planetary science to understand life's potential in the cosmos.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 30th Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Life in the Universe

Explore extraterrestrial life, scientific methods for its discovery, and conditions for life in the cosmos, while examining Earth's biological evolution.

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

World Science Festival

Alien Life - Will We Know It When We See It?

Explore the multidisciplinary search for extraterrestrial life, from exoplanet detection to microbial possibilities, with leading scientists discussing cutting-edge techniques and philosophical implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Europlanet

Astrobiology - The Quest for Life in the Universe

Explore microbial life in extreme conditions and its implications for extraterrestrial life with expert Christine Moissl-Eichinger. Discover insights on bacterial resistance, probiotics, and planetary protection.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

How Mars Might Hold the Secret to the Origin of Life

Explore the search for microbial life on Mars through Earth's extreme environments. Learn how studying microbes in Andean lakes could reveal clues about potential life on ancient Mars and its evolutionary pathways.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Seds Online

The Role of Sedimentology in the Characterization of Planetary Field Analogues

Explore how sedimentology aids in understanding planetary environments through terrestrial analogues, enhancing mission planning and extremophile research.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Astronomy: Astrobiology

Explore the fascinating field of astrobiology, from extremophiles to the Drake Equation. Delve into the origins of life, potential for extraterrestrial intelligence, and thought-provoking concepts like the simulation hypothesis.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Universidad de Navarra

Los microbios que te rodean

Explora el fascinante mundo invisible de los microorganismos, su diversidad, importancia ecológica y aplicaciones biotecnológicas, así como su impacto en la salud humana y el medio ambiente.

• Miríadax
• 7 weeks, 25 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Exploring Antarctica and Space to Understand the Limits of Life

Esplorazione di Antartide e spazio come frontiere per comprendere i limiti della vita. Ricerche su microrganismi in ambienti estremi aprono nuove prospettive sulla possibilità di vita extraterrestre.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Defensa de la Vida Invisible de Atacama

Exploración fascinante de la biodiversidad oculta en el Desierto de Atacama, destacando su importancia ecológica y la necesidad urgente de preservar este ecosistema único frente a amenazas humanas y climáticas.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Extremes of Life: Microbes and Their Diversity

2 reviews

Microbes are everywhere! Find out how diverse microbial life is, and what their genome sequences tell us.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)