The article discusses the amyloid hypothesis, a theory proposing that amyloid proteins, often associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s, played a crucial role in the origins of life on Earth. This hypothesis challenges conventional ideas about the role of RNA and DNA in early life forms. It suggests that amyloids may […]
Monthly Archives: March 2024
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In this March 8, 2024 article, Dr. Vera Porter explores the significance of human thought and choice in shaping one’s life, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and free will. It contrasts material science with spiritual science, suggesting that humanity’s understanding has been limited by a focus on the material […]
The conversation with David Kaiser on the shifting terrain of scientific inquiry offers a thought-provoking exploration of the evolving dynamics within the scientific community. Kaiser adeptly navigates through various topics, including the influence of technology on research practices, the impact of interdisciplinary collaborations, and the role of social and political […]
The article discusses the concept of life as a process of using and transferring information, in addition to traditional biological functions like reproduction and metabolism. It presents a recent paper estimating the total amount of information transferred per second by all life on Earth and compares it to similar estimates […]