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➤ Introduction to astrobiology • Scientific inquiry into life in the universe • Evolution of stars and planets • Habitability and life on Earth and beyond • Search for extraterrestrial intelligenceThis podcast, titled "Astronomy 141 - Life in the Universe," offers an extensive exploration of astrobiology aimed at non-science majors. Under the guidance of Professor Richard Pogge from The Ohio State University, the podcast presents a detailed survey of various scientific disciplines and theories related to the possibility of life beyond Earth. The lectures serve as a comprehensive introduction to the field of astrobiology, encompassing astronomy, chemistry, geology, biology, and cosmology, all recorded live during the Autumn Quarter of 2009.
The content of this podcast is richly varied, addressing foundational scientific revolutions, such as the Copernican, chemical, geological, biological, and cosmological revolutions, which have shaped our understanding of the universe and the potential for life beyond Earth. The series delves into the nature of life, the origin of life on Earth, and life's evolution over geologic time. It examines the concept of habitable zones, both within our solar system and around other stars, and considers the requirements for life on other planets or moons, including potential habitats like Mars and the moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
The podcast also engages with the search for exoplanets and the study of planets around other stars, exploring the Drake Equation, the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI), and the physiological and psychological ramifications of interstellar travel. It concludes with contemplations on the Fermi Paradox, the future of life in our solar system, and the broader universe. Through these episodes, listeners gain insights into both historical scientific perspectives and contemporary research and hypotheses about the potential for life beyond our planet.
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Welcome to Astronomy 141 2009-Sep-23 |
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Lecture 1: Introduction 2009-Sep-23 19 minutes |
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Lecture 2: Astronomical Numbers 2009-Sep-24 43 minutes |
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Lecture 3: Imagining Other Worlds 2009-Sep-25 40 minutes |
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Lecture 4: The Copernican Revolution 2009-Sep-28 43 minutes |
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Lecture 5: The Chemical Revolution and the Nature of Matter 2009-Sep-29 45 minutes |
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Lecture 6: The Geological Revolution - Deep Time and the Age of the Earth 2009-Sep-30 46 minutes |
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Lecture 7: The Biological Revolution - What is Life? 2009-Oct-01 44 minutes |
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Lecture 8: The Cosmological Revolution - The Depths of Space and Time 2009-Oct-02 46 minutes |
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Lecture 9: Inside the Earth 2009-Oct-05 42 minutes |
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Lecture 10: The Earth's Atmosphere Erratum 2009-Oct-06 1 minute |
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Lecture 11: The History of the Earth 2009-Oct-07 42 minutes |
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Lecture 12: Climate Regulation and Climate Change 2009-Oct-08 45 minutes |
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Lecture 13: What is Life? 2009-Oct-12 46 minutes |
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Lecture 14: Cells 2009-Oct-13 45 minutes |
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Lecture 15: The Chemistry of Life 2009-Oct-14 45 minutes |
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Lecture 16: DNA and Heredity 2009-Oct-15 46 minutes |
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Lecture 17: Life on the Edge 2009-Oct-16 46 minutes |
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Lecture 18: The First Living Things on Earth 2009-Oct-19 46 minutes |
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Lecture 19: The Origin of Life on Earth 2009-Oct-20 46 minutes |
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Lecture 20: The History of Life on Earth 2009-Oct-21 47 minutes |
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Lecture 21: Impacts and Extinction 2009-Oct-22 46 minutes |
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Lecture 22: The Family of the Sun 2009-Oct-26 46 minutes |
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Lecture 23: Terrestrial Worlds in Comparison 2009-Oct-27 46 minutes |
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Lecture 24: The Jovian Planets 2009-Oct-28 47 minutes |
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Lecture 25: The Requirements for Life in the Solar System 2009-Oct-29 47 minutes |
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Lecture 26: The Deserts of Mars 2009-Oct-30 47 minutes |
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Lecture 27: Is There Life on Mars? 2009-Nov-02 47 minutes |
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Lecture 28: The Galilean Moons of Jupiter 2009-Nov-03 44 minutes |
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Lecture 29: The Children of Saturn 2009-Nov-04 46 minutes |
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Lecture 30: Goldilocks and the Three Planets 2009-Nov-05 46 minutes |
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Lecture 31: The Properties of Stars 2009-Nov-09 46 minutes |
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Lecture 32: The Lives of Stars 2009-Nov-10 46 minutes |
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Lecture 33: The Deaths of Stars 2009-Nov-12 47 minutes |
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Lecture 34: Habitable Zones around Stars 2009-Nov-13 47 minutes |
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Lecture 35: The Solar Neighborhood 2009-Nov-16 46 minutes |
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Lecture 36: Exoplanets - Planets Around Other Stars 2009-Nov-17 47 minutes |
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Lecture 37: Strange New Worlds 2009-Nov-18 46 minutes |
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Lecture 38: The Pale Blue Dot - Seeking Other Earths 2009-Nov-19 44 minutes |
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Lecture 39: The Drake Equation 2009-Nov-23 45 minutes |
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Lecture 40: SETI - The Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence 2009-Nov-24 46 minutes |
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Lecture 41: Interstellar Travel and Colonization 2009-Nov-25 45 minutes |
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Lecture 42: The Fermi Paradox 2009-Nov-30 44 minutes |
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Lecture 43: Extraterrestrial Life 2009-Dec-01 45 minutes |
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Lecture 44: The Future of Life in the Solar System 2009-Dec-02 55 minutes |
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Lecture 45: The Future of Life in the Universe 2009-Dec-03 44 minutes |
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Lecture 46: This View of Life (Course Finale) 2009-Dec-04 41 minutes |