"Lec 11 - Biologically Reversible Exploration" (February 23, 2010) Chris McKay, Planetary Scientist with the Space Science Division of NASA Ames Research Center , discusses the idea that, based on the human valuation of life, the mission of astrobiology is to expand the richness and diversity of life in the universe. Stanford University: http://www.stanford.edu/ Stanford University Channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/stanford
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Lec 1 - From Astrochemistry to Astrobiology
Lec 2 - The Search for other Earths and Life in the Universe
Lec 5 - Life in Extreme Environments
Lec 6 - How Predictable Is Evolution?
Lec 7 - Catastrophic Impacts in Earth's History
Lec 8 - The Search for Life on Mars
Lec 10 - Life Beyond It's Planet of Origin
Lec 12 - Advanced Life Support Systems