Location: Iceland to Greenland
Aug 15, 2026 | 12:00 AM - Aug 27, 2026 | 11:59 PM
Speaker: Dr. Eduardo Bendek, Senior Optical Scientist, SETI Institute

Topics:
  • The Search for Earth-Twins Around Nearby Stars, Particularly Alpha Centauri
    Explore the quest to find Earth-like planets around nearby stars, with a focus on Alpha Centauri, our closest neighbor. Learn about advanced techniques used to search for rocky planets and the potential for discovering life beyond Earth.
  • NASA’s Great Space Observatories and Their Science Cases, Including the Future Habitable Worlds Observatory
    Discover how NASA’s space observatories like Hubble, Webb, and Chandra have revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Learn about the future Habitable Worlds Observatory and its role in the search for life on Earth-sized exoplanets.
  • Glaciers and Volcanoes in Iceland and Greenland and Their Rapid Evolution in the Last Decades
    Examine how the landscapes of Iceland and Greenland, shaped by glaciers and volcanoes, have undergone rapid evolution due to climate change. Learn about the environmental impacts of glacier melting and volcanic activity, and what these changes mean for our planet’s future.
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