Karin Öberg’s Spiritual and Professional Pursuit of Finding E.T.
Harvard Astrochemist Karin Öberg hopes we find extraterrestrial life for both professional and spiritual reaasons.
How Did Life Begin? [VIDEO]
Earth is the only planet we know of that can support life. How did life begin? Could there be life on other planets? Watch these short videos to find out.
Discovering Exoplanets & Their Potential For Life
Scientists have been discovering exoplanets for decades, but earth is still the only planet we know of that contains life.
Searching for the Origin of Life [VIDEO]
Dr. Karin Öberg looks to space for clues to the origin of life, including how life began on Earth and how to search for life elsewhere in the universe.
Telescopes: Looking Back in Time and Into the Future of Astronomy [VIDEO]
With telescopes like the James Webb, astronomers are learning more about the origin of our universe and whether life could possibly exist on other planets.
Meet Natalie Batalha and Natasha Batalha, JWST’s Mother-Daughter Team [VIDEO]
Natalie Batalha will work with her daughter Natasha on data from the James Webb Space Telescope that may confirm if any of these planets show signs of life
Natalie Batalha — What Do Exoplanets Mean for Us? [VIDEO]
What do exoplanets mean for us? Natalie Batalha explains that exoplanet research has brought the search for life on other planets to the forefront.
Are We Alone in the Universe? [VIDEO]
Are we alone? For some, the possibility of extraterrestrial life makes human lives feel very small and insignificant. For Dr. Öberg, the opposite is true.
Progress in the Search for Habitable Exoplanets
Are there habitable exoplanets? In 2001, the first exoplanet inside a habitable zone was discovered. What are the most recent developments in this search?
Extraterrestrial Life Part III: A God of Gaps
Dr. Kurland concludes his 'Extraterrestrial Life' series with his thoughts on the SCS 2021 Conference and his argument that we are His sole creation.
Habitable Worlds and the Origin of Water
The Öberg Astrochemistry Group uses observations to address how molecules form and how their evolution may be associated with the origins of life.
Extraterrestrial Life Part II: Ways to Search
What technology is required to aid humans in their attempt to discover whether life exists outside of our Earth?