The Zoomable Universe and Understanding Worlds Beyond Earth

Explore the vastness of the universe and gain insights into worlds beyond Earth in this 59-minute NASA Astrobiology video featuring Dr. Caleb Scharf, senior scientist for astrobiology at NASA Ames Research Center. Delve into observational cosmology, exoplanetary science, and astrobiology as Dr. Scharf, a Carl Sagan Medal recipient and acclaimed author, shares his expertise. Learn about the future of observational astronomy, the study of astrobiology, and concepts like the Ascent of Information and the Data Owner. Investigate human history through an astrobiological lens, ponder the possibility of alien life, and explore topics such as faster-than-light travel, biosignatures on exoplanets, and potential first contact scenarios. Engage with audience questions and discover the intricacies of adding information to data and communicating with extraterrestrial intelligence in this captivating episode of Ask An Astrobiologist.

Intro
Welcome
Origin story
The future of observational astronomy
Where to study astrobiology
The Ascent of Information
The Data Owner
The Blended Life
Human History
Astrobiology
exoplanetary science
we are alone or not
faster than light
audience QA
biosignatures on exoplanets
adding information to data
first contact
Communication with aliens