Crash Course Kids
Planetary Plants
Since plants are the main source for all life on Earth, that would mean there would have to be plants on other planets to support life. This is the focus of a video that explores how plants could exist on planets other than Earth.
Crash Course Kids
Life on Other Planets
Is there life beyond Earth? Take a look through a virtual telescope in a video that provides possible scenarios in which life could exist on other planets.
TED-Ed
The Search for Other Earth-like Planets
Olivier Guyon, professor of optical science and astronomy, explains how scientists are searching for other planets that can support life. Viewers learn the odds of finding a habitable planet, how long it would take, and some techniques...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Space Videos: Nasa Kepler Mission
Describes the work of the NASA Kepler Mission to search for potentially habitable planets in outer space. (Length: 7 min. 27 sec.)
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Are We Alone?
This video segment adapted from NOVA features a variety of scientific perspectives on the age old question, "Are we alone in the universe?" Animations make vivid the improbability that we could intercept a radio wave signaling extra...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Space Videos: The Search for Life
Astronomer Carl Sagan discusses the probability of life in outer space, and humankind's quest to find it. (Video Length: 3 min. 52 sec.)
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Astrobiology and the Origins of Life
Join a conversation on astrobiology, the origins of life- and the possibility we're not alone in the universe.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Hello, Is There Anybody Out There?
An interview with Jill Tarter, who works for the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute looking for evidence of life in outer space. Aired May 10, 2014 [24:20 min]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Life in the Universe: Detectable Civilizations in Our Galaxy 4
Explains how one could use mathematics to estimate the number of detectable civilizations in our galaxy. [6:16]
PBS
Pbs: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Are We Alone?
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Seti Throws a Party
SETIcon celebrates all things extraterrestrial this weekend.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Uk Team Plans Et Search
A newly formed group in the UK will join the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.