Universe Expansion Courses and Certifications

Big Bang and the Origin of Chemical Elements

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Discover the ultimate origin of all chemical elements essential for life. Explore the Big Bang through Nobel Lectures and scientific papers in part 2 of Life in the Universe.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dark Matter, Dark Energy: The Dark Side of the Universe

170 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Examine the key concepts of an expanding universe from Albert Einstein to Edwin Hubble, led by a theoretical physicist.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Pilot Lecture: What We Know (and Don’t Know) about the Big Bang

65 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join Professor Gary Felder to take an in-depth look at what we do know about the Big Bang, the expansion of the universe and what causes it to behave the way it does, and the possible futures for the universe.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TED-Ed

Out of This World

Explore cosmic wonders, from Mars colonization to the universe's end. Discover celestial phenomena, space exploration, and mind-bending physics concepts through engaging lessons by experts.

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

World Science Festival

Time Since Einstein

Explore the nature of time with renowned physicists and philosophers, delving into Einstein's theories, quantum mechanics, and the universe's expansion to unravel time's deepest mysteries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Echoes From The Beginning - A Journey Through Space and Time

Explore the cosmos with leading experts as they discuss recent advances in cosmology, dark energy, the Big Bang, and the possibility of a multiverse, offering insights into our universe's origins and future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Wondrium

Can We Travel Faster Than Light? - Understanding the Misconceptions of Science

Explore misconceptions about light speed, learn why objects can't exceed it in space, and discover surprising phenomena like Cherenkov radiation. Understand the nuances of light's behavior in different mediums and its role in cosmic expansion.

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

Wondrium

The Beginning of Our Universe - The Big Bang and the Theory of Everything

Explore the Big Bang theory, cosmic inflation, and the universe's evolution with a Fermilab scientist. Delve into epochs of early universe formation and discover how expansion continues to shape our cosmos today.

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

The Royal Institution

What Is Dark Matter? - With Peter Fisher

Explore dark matter's nature and its gravitational effects on galaxies with particle physicist Peter Fisher. Learn about ongoing research and its potential impact on science.

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

The Royal Institution

Observing the Birth of the Universe - With Lyman Page

Explore the universe's birth through cosmic microwave background variations, revealing its age, size, and structure formation. Insights from a leading experimental cosmologist on observational cosmology.

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

World Science Festival

To Infinity and Beyond - The Accelerating Universe

Explore the mystery of dark energy with top physicists as they discuss its role in the universe's expansion, its challenges to conventional physics, and ongoing efforts to understand this enigmatic force.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

What Sparked the Big Bang?

Explore cosmic inflation and repulsive gravity as potential triggers for the Big Bang with Brian Greene. Delve into fields, energy sources, and mathematical predictions in this engaging discussion on the universe's origins.

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

World Science Festival

Shedding Light on the Dark Universe

Nobel laureate James Peebles discusses dark matter, dark energy, and the big bang with Brian Greene, exploring humanity's quest to understand the cosmos and its mysteries in this engaging conversation.

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

The Royal Institution

Mapping the Universe - Dark Energy, Black Holes, and Gravity – With Chris Clarkson

Explore the cosmos with Chris Clarkson as he unravels the mysteries of dark energy, black holes, and gravity, discussing cutting-edge cosmological surveys and their impact on our understanding of the universe's structure and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

media.ccc.de

Let's Reverse Engineer the Universe

Exploración del universo oscuro: materia y energía oscuras, su existencia, características y misterios. Desafíos actuales en cosmología y perspectivas futuras sobre estos enigmáticos componentes del cosmos.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk