Tag: biology
How the “Other” ATP Synthase Saves the Planet
A lesser-known rotary engine within cells is responsible for a substantial portion of gases and nutrients that sustain the biosphere.
Denton Explains How Light Sustains Human Life
“The atmosphere lets through just the light we need,” says Denton, “and the sun puts out just the light we need. It’s a remarkable coincidence.”
My “Debate” with Professor Dave
On Twitter, Dr. McLatchie took some time to engage in an exchange with Farina, which reflects the quality of the latter’s thinking, such as it is.
The Search for ET Artifacts Misses the Elephant
Now that NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is fully operational, there is renewed chatter about the possibility of discovering extra-terrestrial life.
On the Irreducible Complexity of Sperm Cells
Human reproduction is perhaps the quintessential example of teleology in biology.