The Drake Equation and the Search for Extraterrestrials - STEM in 30: Season 9, Episode 1
Description:
Are we alone in the universe? Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: https://s.si.edu/3rnWsfq Frank Drake developed a method to account for the likelihood of other intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy. Learn about the Drake Equation and the science behind it in this student-friendly episode of STEM in 30. STEM in 30 is a free educational series for kids produced by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. We cover all the cool, fun, and weird ways that aviation and spaceflight touch our lives. Check out more episodes: https://airandspace.si.edu/stem-30 Follow STEM in 30 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEMin30 Follow STEM in 30 on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STEMin30 This episode includes: The history of the Drake Equation: https://youtu.be/1nTBi7fYTgU?t=54 Balancing Equations with Astronaut Joe Acaba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMqpu2knzvo The Rate of Star Formation: https://youtu.be/1nTBi7fYTgU?t=397 Finding Exoplanets using LEGO!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWAWomwjP5A Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold: Planets in the Goldilocks Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8cp-1nVUHU Radio Astronomy at the VLA: https://youtu.be/1nTBi7fYTgU?t=1213 Archeology From Space: https://youtu.be/1nTBi7fYTgU?t=1352 How many extraterrestrial civilizations are there?: https://youtu.be/1nTBi7fYTgU?t=1578 This episode is made possible by the generous support of Boeing
Video Duration:
32 min 21 sec
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