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.
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.
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.
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
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.
James Webb Space Telescope and Beyond
The James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 AM on December 21, 2021. Its mission is to capture infrared light from the dawn of the universe.