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How do scientists measure—and define—life?

How do scientists measure and define life in the natural world? Dr. Lee Cronin gives us a definition, in 4 minutes:

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How matter becomes life, in 7 minutes

“The physics of the universe doesn't predict the emergence of biology.” Glasgow chemist Lee Cronin explains how inanimate matter becomes evolutionary:

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Biohacking our way to health

This biologist built a living robot from frog cells — and it could hold the key to the future of regenerative medicine.

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