Energy and Information in 21st-Century Biology
Energy, Scaling and the Future of Life on Earth; The Power of Information in Transforming the 21st Century
Event Details
Date
Monday, October 1, 2012
Time
7 p.m.
Location
H.F. DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Description
Energy and information are two of the most fundamental concepts in science, affecting phenomena over a vast range of scales - from quantum mechanics, to the origin of life, to the evolution of cooperation, to the size and pace of cities. Dr. Geoffrey West and Dr. David Krakauer will explore how information and energy have shaped nature and will discuss the implications of these principles for the future of life and society.
Cost
Free
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