Astrobiology and Space Exploration (Winter 2009)

Astrobiology and Space Exploration (Winter 2009)

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Astrobiology asks: Where do we come from? Are we alone? Where are we going? This course gives an overview of the excitement of astrobiology and space exploration, from the origin of our own biofriendly universe to questions of the future of mankind both on Earth and beyond.

Lynn Rothschild


    • Jul 15, 2009 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    14. ALH 84001 and Other Martian Meteorites (February 26, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2009 59:52


    Dr. David McKay, Chief Scientist for Astrobiology at the Johnson Space Center, lectures on his scientific experience with meteorites, more specifically ALH 84001. (February 26, 2009)

    13. The Fertile Universe (February 19, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2009 58:37


    Fr. George Coyne, Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory, speaks about the interplay in relationship between the universe and science. He fields tough questions regarding faith and Catholic doctrinal beliefs. (February 19, 2009)

    12. Life Beyond Its Planet of Origin (February 17, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2009 78:37


    Rocco L. Mancinelli, a Senior Research Scientist with the Search for Extraterrestrial Life, discusses organisms' potential for survival, adaptation and biological evolution in the atmosphere and beyond to outer space. (February 17, 2009)

    15a. Self-Assembly Processes and the Advent of Cellular Life (February 5, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2009 63:59


    Dr. Davd Deamer, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California -Santa Cruz, speaks about the self-assembly process and the beginning of life. He draws on his own field and laboratory research in this discussion. (February 5, 2009)

    15b. Genomic Dark Matter: The Emergence of Small RNAs (February 5, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2009 29:17


    Eric J. Devor, Senior Research Scientist of Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics at Integrated DNA Technologies, talks about the discovery and characteristics of microRNA. (February 5, 2009)

    21. Planetary Systems Around Other Stars (February 17, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2009 86:27


    Guest lecturer Dr. Geoff Marcy gives the third lecture, "Planetary Systems Around other Stars," for Professor Lynn Rothschild's Astrobiology and Space Exploration course. Dr. Marcy discusses how astronomers can detect planetary systems. (February 17, 2009)

    19b. The Asteroid Challenge: Will We Be Ready? (February 10, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2009 67:54


    Guest lecturer Rusty Schweickart gives the second part of the tenth lecture, "The Asteroid Challenge: Will We Be Ready?" for Professor Lynn Rothschild's Astrobiology and Space Exploration course. (February 10, 2009)

    19a. Life in Space, Life on Earth (February 10, 2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2009 35:12


    Guest lecturer Rusty Schweickart gives the first part of the tenth lecture, "Life in Space, Life on Earth," for Professor Lynn Rothschild's Astrobiology and Space Exploration course. (February 10, 2009)

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