Tag: abiogenesis
Frankenstein and His Offspring
“Abiogenesis” seems to draw its strength from pseudo-scientific folk-beliefs that life could somehow be made to emerge from non-life.
Considering “Abiogenesis,” an Imaginary Term in Science
In the 17th century, medical pioneer Sir William Harvey and Italian scientist Francesco Redi both proved the untenability of spontaneous generation.
New Animated Video: Cell Membranes by Natural Processes Alone?
Cell membranes are essential for life because they actively maintain homeostasis, providing a consistent environment inside the cell.
Origin of Life: The Problem of Cell Membranes
Wow, the new Long Story Short video is out now, and I think it’s the best one yet — it’s amazingly clear and quite funny.
The Legacy of Erasmus Darwin
Erasmus even touched on the theory of natural selection when he concluded that the strongest and most active animals would propagate the species.