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The Drake Equation : the Search for Life beyond Earth / Open University

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Search for Life beyond Earth
Published
New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011]
Copyright Date
©2010
Physical Description
1 streaming video file (64 min.) : sound, color, digital file
Additional Creators
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, and Open University
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Contents
Introduction: Drake Equation (3:32) -- Drake Equation Explanation (5:14) -- SETI Project (6:32) -- Fermi's Paradox (2:16) -- Biogenesis: Emergence of Life (3:09) -- Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life (2:00) -- Artificial Life (3:48) -- Biogenesis in the Galaxy (2:24) -- Arsenic-Utilizing Microbe (5:12) -- Photosynthesis and New Life (3:36) -- Life: Simple to Complex Organisms (2:36) -- Intelligence of the Crow Family (3:31) -- Convergent Evolution (1:29) -- How Long Does a Civilization Last (1:10) -- Radio Technology (3:36) -- Star: Prime Candidate for Communication (5:00) -- The Search for Life in the Cosmos (1:51) -- Credits: 'The Drake Equation: The Search for Life beyond Earth' (0:26).
Summary
Is it possible that there are more than 10,000 advanced civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy alone? The formula known as the Drake Equation posits just that. In this program astrophysicist and SETI founder Dr. Frank Drake himself explains the science behind his seemingly outrageous claim, and offers theories about why ET hasn't been found yet. In the video's second half, researchers assess the equation's validity using their expertise in biophysics, astrobiology, and planetary science-and by studying the probability of life in outer space, are expanding what is known about the start of life on Earth. In addition, Dr. Felisa Wolfe-Simon discusses her controversial "arsenic-eating bacteria," and Dr. Jill Tarter shows program host Dallas Campbell the Allen Telescope Array, SETI's most ambitious project yet.
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9 & up.
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Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 29, 2011.
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Penn State use only.
Technical Details
Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
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