14 episodes
Astrobiology and Space Exploration (Winter 2010) Lynn Rothschild
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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.
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14. Advanced Life Support Systems (March 2, 2010)
John Hogan, Bioengineering Branch NASA Ames Research Center, discusses research in life support systems that could be used to create a sustainable and regenerative environment in space. (March 2, 2010)
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16. A Life with SETI (March 9, 2010)
Dr. Frank Drake discusses the program that he founded, Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI), and the possibility of finding extraterrestrial life in the greater universe. (March 9, 2010)
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15. A Human Place in Outer Space: Reflection on the Progress of Space Human Factors & Habitability (March 4, 2010)
Dr. Yvonne Clearwater, Past Principle Investigator for NASA Habitability Research Program, discusses the complexity of designing a habitable space station that promotes research productivity by keeping astronauts healthy and happy in space. (March 4, 2010)
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12. Biologically Reversible Exploration (February 23, 2010)
Chris McKay, Planetary Scientist with the Space Science Division of NASA Ames Research Center , discusses the idea that, based on the human valuation of life, the mission of astrobiology is to expand the richness and diversity of life. (February 23, 2010)
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11. Life Beyond It's Planet of Origin (February 16, 2010)
Rocco Mancinelli, Bay Area Environmental Research Institute, discusses how research has taken the first step to understanding how organisms survive and evolve outside of planet earth. (February 16, 2010)
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10. What is Astrobiology?: What is the History of Life? Are We Alone? What is the Future of Life? (February 11, 2010)
Lynn Rothschild, Professor and NASA Research Scientist, and Stephen Palumbi, Director of the Hopkins Marine Station, discuss Darwin's career from childhood to the end of his life and his theory of evolution. (February 11, 2010)
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