For Purposeful Universe, 2022 was an incredible year of learning, exploration, scientific discovery and video creation. For much of the year, our primary topic was the evolution of the early universe, featuring Dr. Jennifer Wiseman. Two other presenters, Dr. Karin Öberg and Dr. Kuebler also made the list.
5. Telescopes, Time Travel, And E.T — Dr. Jennifer Wiseman
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman starts off the top 5 videos by explaining how scientists leverage the power of telescopes and what might be on the horizon as astronomers continue to explore and discover with these incredible tools.
4. Searching For The Origin Of Life — Dr. Karin Öberg
Always an interesting topic, how did life begin? In this video, astrochemist Karin Öberg describes her work searching the heavens for the molecules that form the chemical building blocks of life.
3. Should Scientists Ask Philosophical Questions? — Dr. Dan Kuebler
At number 3, our primary science advisor, Dr. Dan Kuebler, ponders a question that is sure to stir up some controversy among both scientists and philosophers.
2. We Are Made Of Stardust
— Dr. Jennifer Wiseman
At number 2, Dr. Jennifer Wiseman looks at the intriguing phenomenon that the atoms in our bodies come from earlier generations of stars, and ponders our place in the cosmos.
1. Where Do We Fit In The Universe?
— Dr. Jennifer Wiseman
At number one, surpassing 1,000,000 views, is our summarized version of "We are Made of Stardust."
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