The Story of O: Evolution of Earth's Oxygen Cycle and Its Relevance to Extraterrestrial Life
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the evolution of Earth's oxygen cycle and its implications for extraterrestrial life in this captivating Sagan Lecture from the AGU Fall Meeting 2008. Delve into the fascinating "story of O" as presented by Paul Falkowski from Rutgers University's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences. Over the course of 73 minutes, gain insights into how Earth's oxygen cycle developed and understand its potential relevance to the search for life beyond our solar system. This thought-provoking lecture offers a unique perspective on the intersection of planetary science, astrobiology, and the fundamental processes that shape habitable worlds.
Syllabus
Fall Meeting 2008 Sagan Lecture—The story of O
Taught by
AGU
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