How do brain cells communicate? Neuroscientists have focused on chemical and electrical signaling, but now a tantalizing new possibility has emerged. This form of communication involves light; brain cells also seem to use photons to send messages to each other. It has been known for decades that living tissues emit “biophotons” at low intensity, but the biological function has been unclear. I will address several key questions: Do different types of brain cells have different patterns of biophoton activity? Do biophotons change as a result of stress?
Melanie Brose was an adventurer, scientist, and philosopher who dedicated herself to understanding and protecting the natural world, and cultivating wisdom and beauty. She had an abiding fascination with the nature of time and a vision of transcending its strictures. The ARCHELON project at Arizona State University, supported by Melanie Brose’s resources, seeks to encourage research aligned with her inspiration that advance our understanding of time.
So far, all of biological research is done on a single sample of life. But synthetic biology aspires to engineer fundamentally new life forms, to help us investigate the limits and possibilities of biology and to answer questions about healthy and diseased natural cells. One approach is to create synthetic minimal cells - encapsulated bioreactors – which possess some, but not all, properties of living cells.
The “Thinking Beyond” webinar series features renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University and addresses big questions/topics in science. This month, Justin Khoury will present the topic and will be joined by Paul Davies and Maulik Parikh.
February 2025 Thinking Beyond- Before the Big Bang
Here, we'll explore the profound question of reality and how scientific discoveries have peeled away layers of our understanding, revealing a world far stranger than we ever imagined. From Newtonian physics to quantum mechanics, we'll delve into phenomena like wave-particle duality and quantum entanglement, which challenge our intuitive notions of space, time, and matter. We’ll explore how each breakthrough brings us closer to understanding the true nature of reality yet simultaneously unveils new mysteries that assault our common sense.
The Beyond Annual Lecture is our premier public event of the year. We ask a scientist or philosopher of international standing to offer a reflective account of their work and interests, and invite them to speculate a little bit "beyond" their normal comfort zone. This year, we are excited to welcome Professor Steven Pinker to give the lecture!
The “Thinking Beyond” webinar series features renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University and addresses big questions/topics in science. This month, Tamara Davis will present the topic and will be joined by Paul Davies and Maulik Parikh.
The “Thinking Beyond” webinar series features renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University and addresses big questions/topics in science. This month, Roland Fletcher will present the topic and will be joined by Paul Davies and Maulik Parikh.
The “Thinking Beyond” webinar series features renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University and addresses big questions/topics in science. This month, Paul Davies and Sara Walker will present the topic.
September 2024 Webinar- Life as No One Knows It