Instructional Video10:11
Curated Video

Are Aliens Living Among Us? A Scientific Perspective

12th - Higher Ed
Are aliens real? If so, Are aliens living among us? Do aliens exist? Are ufos real? Could a large alien ship be “hiding” somewhere in outer space, undetected by us? Let’s say they had some kind of cloaking technology,...
Instructional Video4:43
Curated Video

Are We Alone in the Universe? A Scientific Case for Yes

12th - Higher Ed
Is it possible that the hundreds of scientists around the world that are looking for intelligent life are on a futile mission to nowhere –because there is actually NO OTHER intelligent species in the entire universe – The...
Instructional Video9:54
Curated Video

Are We Alone in the Universe? Exploring the Fermi Paradox and Drake Equation

12th - Higher Ed
Do Aliens exist? Are we alone in the universe? Where is everyone? Fermi Paradox and Drake Equation: Where is everyone? You probably already know that there are more stars in the universe than all the...
Instructional Video14:12
Astrum

The Solution to the Fermi Paradox Is Terrifying

Higher Ed
Another look at the Fermi Paradox, and the implication on us as a civilization.
Instructional Video13:39
Astrum

Would Life Develop Differently on Another Planet?

Higher Ed
Finding out the appearance of aliens from what we already know about convergent evolution.
Instructional Video5:30
PBS

Why Are Alien Stories So Popular?

9th - Higher Ed
The 1990s saw a boom in alien abductions in popular culture, fueled by shows like The X-Files and Hollywood blockbusters such as Independence Day. UFO enthusiasts, ranging from skeptics to believers, grew in number, driven by both...
Instructional Video7:25
PBS

The Rise of UFO Encounters and Pop Culture Influence

9th - Higher Ed
There was a surge in UFO sightings from the 1940s through the 1980s, with the "flying saucer era" beginning in 1946. Significant events like the Roswell incident in 1947 and the first widely publicized alien abduction case of Barney and...
Instructional Video3:33
PBS

The Evolution of Extraterrestrial Encounters

9th - Higher Ed
There are many common depictions of extraterrestrials, but the "gray aliens," which are known for their humanoid forms, large black eyes, and gray skin are among the most common. This video traces the origins of extraterrestrial...
Instructional Video3:15
Curated Video

Binary: The Alien Language

6th - 12th
In the 1970s, launched aboard a space probe was what is considered one of the most important scientific diagrams ever created. If found by extraterrestrial life, the plaque explains details about the human race and where we are in the...
Instructional Video3:29
Great Big Story

Joe Nickell, the truth behind paranormal mysteries

12th - Higher Ed
Follow Joe Nickell, a seasoned paranormal investigator, as he debunks myths of ghosts, UFOs, and monsters with scientific inquiry.
Instructional Video3:26
Great Big Story

Joe Nickell, The Truth Behind Paranormal Mysteries

12th - Higher Ed
Follow Joe Nickell, a seasoned paranormal investigator, as he debunks myths of ghosts, UFOs, and monsters with scientific inquiry.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Happy Birthday, Seti@home

9th - 10th
An interview with scientist Dan Werthimer about the SETI@home project which started in 1999. Volunteers around the world use their own computers to help search for extraterrestrial communications. Aired May 22, 2009 [10:37]