Darwin's Extra Sense - Mathematics in Life Sciences
Offered By: Santa Fe Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore how modern mathematics is revolutionizing the study of life sciences in this 40-minute documentary. Discover the "extra sense" that Charles Darwin wished he had cultivated through mathematics, and how it is now being applied to enhance our understanding of the natural world. Follow the insights of Wendy Conquest, Bob Drake, and Dan Rockmore as they delve into the intersection of mathematics and biology, showcasing how 21st-century mathematical approaches are providing new perspectives on evolutionary biology and other life science disciplines.
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Darwin's Extra Sense
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Santa Fe Institute
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