Lessons

A Year 12 Biosignatures Depth Study by UNSW Chemistry exploring how we will find aliens using spectroscopy: On-campus one-day experience available in mid-late May and late November-December, supported by nine online lessons and supplementary material.

Covering fundamental topics like analytical techniques, spectroscopy, and effective communication within the scientific community, these lessons provide a comprehensive exploration of the intersections between life and the cosmos.


1. Much Ado About Aliens

2. What is Life?

3. From Chemistry to Biology

4. Life's Effect on Earth Atmosphere

5. Introduction to Biosignatures

6. Search for Life in our Solar System

7. Modern Scientific Communication

8. Spectroscopy

9. Molecules, Light, and Planets

10. Scientists Communicating

11. Phosphine on Venus