How Quantum Biology Might Explain Life's Biggest Questions

Offered By: TED via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating intersection of quantum physics and biology in this 16-minute TED Talk. Delve into the emerging field of quantum biology as physicist Jim Al-Khalili unravels how quantum effects might explain some of life's most perplexing phenomena. Discover how birds navigate using quantum mechanics, and learn about the potential role of quantum physics in the origin of life itself. Gain insights into the "spooky action at a distance" concept proposed by Einstein and its relevance in biological systems. Expand your understanding of how the strange world of quantum mechanics may be influencing the fundamental processes of life in ways previously unimagined.

Syllabus

How Quantum Biology Might Explain Life’s Biggest Questions | Jim Al-Khalili | TED Talks

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