Theoretical Biology, Biochemistry, BiophysicsPedro Márquez-ZacaríasJanuary 27, 2020

Interview with Eric Smith

Theoretical Biology, Biochemistry, BiophysicsPedro Márquez-ZacaríasJanuary 27, 2020

During this conversation, Prof. Eric Smith explains his views on the nature of the living state.

Pedro Márquez-Zacarías

I am a PhD candidate in Quantitative Biosciences at Georgia Tech, studying evolutionary transitions and the evolution of multicellularity with Prof. William Ratcliff. I created Biomusings as an attempt to better understand biology myself. I tweet here.

BiochemistryNatalie GrefenstetteJanuary 27, 2020Comment

My astrobiologist view of life

I’ve been fascinated with life in the universe since I was a kid. Who hasn’t spent hours thinking of what else is out there, or if we’re alone, or where we come from?

BiochemistryNatalie GrefenstetteJanuary 27, 2020Comment

Theoretical Biology, BiophysicsChris TokitaApril 10, 2020Comment

What animal societies say about ours

When we think of the hallmarks of complex societies and civilization, we often attribute these features only to humans. However, nature is more interesting.

Theoretical Biology, BiophysicsChris TokitaApril 10, 2020Comment

Philosophy, Theoretical Biology, EvolutionWalter VeitMarch 27, 2020Comment

Cheating done right

Most of us grow up learning that cheating is bad. We should not steal. We should not lie. And above all: we should not exploit the groups we are part of. Is cheating irrevocably bad?

Philosophy, Theoretical Biology, EvolutionWalter VeitMarch 27, 2020Comment