A DASH OF ‘QUANTUM WEIRDNESS’ ADDS AN INTRIGUING NEW ASPECT TO THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION
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Just suppose survival of the fittest had a quantum element. What would that mean for life on Earth?
ILLUSTRATION: MATTHEW HOLLAND
In 1990, while at Haverford College, I embarked on a transformative academic journey into biophysics – the captivating intersection of physics and biology.
It was during this time that I delved into the tantalising notion of quantum mechanics operating within living organisms.
Unbek nown to me, this exploration would etch an enduring imprint on my scientific voyage, kindling a lifelong fascination with biophysics. Ultimately, I charted my research course in quantum cosmology, but the echoes of biophysics persisted.
One of the most potent strategies in unveiling new truths in physics arises from principles that unify seemingly disparate phenomena. Einstein’s principle of relativity, for instance, harmonised electromagnetism with the fabric of four-dimensional spacetime.