From Matter to Life

From Matter to Life
Author: Sara Imari Walker
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 517
Release: 2017-02-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1108116507

Recent advances suggest that the concept of information might hold the key to unravelling the mystery of life's nature and origin. Fresh insights from a broad and authoritative range of articulate and respected experts focus on the transition from matter to life, and hence reconcile the deep conceptual schism between the way we describe physical and biological systems. A unique cross-disciplinary perspective, drawing on expertise from philosophy, biology, chemistry, physics, and cognitive and social sciences, provides a new way to look at the deepest questions of our existence. This book addresses the role of information in life, and how it can make a difference to what we know about the world. Students, researchers, and all those interested in what life is and how it began will gain insights into the nature of life and its origins that touch on nearly every domain of science.

What is Life?

What is Life?
Author: Erwin Schrödinger
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2012-03-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1107604664

"What Is Life?" is Nobel laureate Erwin Schrödinger's exploration of the question which lies at the heart of biology. His essay, "Mind and Matter," investigates what place consciousness occupies in the evolution of life, and what part the state of development of the human mind plays in moral questions. "Autobiographical Sketches" offers a fascinating fragmentary account of his life as a background to his scientific writings.

Paradoxical Life

Paradoxical Life
Author: Andreas Wagner
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0300156375

What can a fingernail tell us about the mysteries of creation? In one sense, a nail is merely a hunk of mute matter, yet in another, it's an information superhighway quite literally at our fingertips. Every moment, streams of molecular signals direct our cells to move, flatten, swell, shrink, divide, or die. Andreas Wagner's ambitious new book explores this hidden web of unimaginably complex interactions in every living being. In the process, he unveils a host of paradoxes underpinning our understanding of modern biology, contradictions he considers gatekeepers at the frontiers of knowledge. Though we tend to think of concepts in such mutually exclusive pairs as mind-matter, self-other, and nature-nurture, Wagner argues that these opposing ideas are not actually separate. Indeed, they are as inextricably connected as the two sides of a coin. Through a tour of modern biological marvels, Wagner illustrates how this paradoxical tension has a profound effect on the way we define the world around us. Paradoxical Life is thus not only a unique account of modern biology. It ultimately serves a radical--and optimistic--outlook for humans and the world we help create.

Structure of Matter

Structure of Matter
Author: Time-Life Books
Publisher: Time Life Medical
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1992
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780809496624

Discusses the structure and nature of matter and ways in which it can change.

Things That Matter

Things That Matter
Author: Joshua Becker
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0593193997

#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • Discover practical steps you can take today to live a life focused on things that matter, from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home. “Things That Matter points the way to free ourselves from the distractions of everyday life so that we can build the lives we seek to create.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project Everywhere around you are distractions: That text you respond to quickly, just to get it out of the way. The newest money-making side hustle to cross your mind. The evening spent organizing your overflowing kitchen cupboards. Disruptions are the enemies of a life well lived—both the new distractions of our generation and timeless ones that have existed for centuries. They all add up to make you feel restless, tired, and unfulfilled. They’re keeping you from living with joy, from accomplishing the good that only you can do. But that can change today. In Things That Matter, Joshua Becker uses practical exercises, questions, insights from a nationwide survey, and success stories to give you the motivation you need to • identify the pursuits that matter most to you • align your dreams with your daily priorities • recognize how money and possessions keep you from happiness • become aware of how others’ opinions of you influence your choices • embrace what you’re truly passionate about instead of planning that next escape • figure out what to do with all those emails, notifications, and pings • let go of past mistakes and debilitating habits Things That Matter is a book about living well. It’s about overcoming the chatter of a world focused on all the wrong things. It’s about rethinking the common assumptions of today to find satisfaction and fulfillment tomorrow. How do we get to the end of our lives with minimal regrets? We set aside lesser pursuits to seek lasting meaning. And we discover the joy of doing it every day.

Inanimate Life

Inanimate Life
Author: George M. Briggs
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-07-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9781942341826

Words Are My Matter

Words Are My Matter
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher: Mariner Books
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2019
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0358212103

A collection of essays on life and literature, from one of the most iconic authors and astute critics in contemporary letters. Words Are My Matter is essential reading: a collection of talks, essays, and criticism by Ursula K. Le Guin, a literary legend and unparalleled voice of our social conscience. Here she investigates the depth and breadth of contemporary fiction--and, through the lens of literature, gives us a way of exploring the world around us. In "Freedom," Le Guin notes: "Hard times are coming, when we'll be wanting the voices of writers who can see alternatives to how we live now ... to other ways of being, and even imagine real grounds for hope. We'll need writers who can remember freedom--poets, visionaries--realists of a larger reality." Le Guin was one of those authors and inWords Are My Matter she gives us just that: a vision of a better reality, fueled by the power and might and hope of language and literature.

Life - As a Matter of Fat

Life - As a Matter of Fat
Author: Ole G. Mouritsen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2005-10-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540270760

Presents a multi-disciplinary perspective on the physics of life and the particular role played by lipids and the lipid-bilayer component of cell membranes. Emphasizes the physical properties of lipid membranes seen as soft and molecularly structured interfaces. By combining and synthesizing insights obtained from a variety of recent studies, an attempt is made to clarify what membrane structure is and how it can be quantitatively described. Shows how biological function mediated by membranes is controlled by lipid membrane structure and organization on length scales ranging from the size of the individual molecule, across molecular assemblies of proteins and lipid domains in the range of nanometers, to the size of whole cells. Applications of lipids in nano-technology and biomedicine are also described.

Alchemy of the Cosmos: Crafting Life with Matter, Energy, and Information

Alchemy of the Cosmos: Crafting Life with Matter, Energy, and Information
Author: Emmanuel Eroume A Egom
Publisher: Harmony Health Physical and Spiritual Wellness Center" marketed as "Harmony Care"
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2024-08-12
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Explore the Universe Inside You! "Alchemy of the Cosmos" by Emmanuel Eroume A Egom is a revolutionary journey that takes you beyond the boundaries of conventional science and medicine, into the interwoven realms of matter, energy, and information. As part of the insightful series "Uniting Care and Spirit: A Holistic Approach to Healing," this book dares to bridge the gap between the physical sciences and spiritual understanding. What This Book Offers: Intriguing Insights: Delve into how the basic elements of the universe shape our existence—from the cells in our bodies to the stars in the sky. Interdisciplinary Approach: Blending philosophy, science, and spirituality, this book offers a holistic understanding of the world around and within us. Practical Wisdom: Through a mix of personal anecdotes and scientific exploration, Dr. Egom equips you with the knowledge to explore the profound connections between the cosmos and the human condition. Who Should Read This Book? Curious Minds: Anyone with a thirst for understanding the deeper realities of life and existence. Medical Professionals: Physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers looking for a broader perspective on healing. Spiritual Seekers: Those on a quest to integrate their spiritual and physical wellbeing. "Alchemy of the Cosmos" invites you on a transformative journey that challenges conventional thinking and unveils the mystery of your existence. Join Dr. Egom as he guides you through a world where science meets spirit, and discover how to harness the knowledge of both to enrich your understanding of life and enhance your well-being. Unite the care of your body with the spirit of your soul and embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary.