Purposeful Universe
Finding Meaning In The Vast Universe — Dr. Jennifer Wiseman
Dr. Wiseman explores finding meaning in the vast universe. In her eyes, being a participant in the universe gives our small lives a significant purpose.
Searching for the Origin of Life [VIDEO]
Dr. Karin Öberg is searching for the origin of life in space, including how life began on Earth and how to search for life elsewhere in the universe.
What Makes Humans Different From Other Animals? [VIDEO]
What makes humans different from other animals? There is a very clear distinction between humans and other animals when it comes to intelligence.
Telescopes Looking Back in Time and Into the Future of Astronomy [VIDEO]
With James Webb and other telescopes looking back in time, astronomers are learning about the universe's origin and if life could exist on other planets.
A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Wiseman [VIDEO]
Purposeful Universe interviewed Dr. Jennifer Wiseman about her perspective on the cosmos and the formation of stars and galaxies.
Where Do We Fit in the Universe? [VIDEO]
Where do we fit in the universe? Dr. Jennifer Wiseman shares her wonderment at the human ability to be active learners and participants in the universe.
How the James Webb Telescope Works
Physics Girl explains how the James Webb Telescope Works by using spectroscopic tools to measure the elements and material on other planets.
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.
A Harvard Astrochemist Discusses Big Bang Cosmology
Dr. Karin Öberg discusses the implications of Big Bang cosmology and offers an intriguing comparison between it and previous cosmological models.
James Webb Telescope — What Are Astronomers Searching For? [VIDEO]
What was the early universe like? Could there be life on other planets? These are a couple questions that the James Webb Telescope will help us understand.
Do Objectivity and Bias Have a Place in Science?
Dr. Dan Kuebler discusses the relationship between objectivity and bias in science. In moments of discovery, how do scientists' egos and bias affect the outcome?
Evolutionary Theories — Human Diet and Monogamy [VIDEO]
How has evolution affected our psychology? Do evolutionary theories suggest that we are more inclined to polygamous relationships?