Globusz Books · Author
Johnjoe McFadden and Jim Al-Khalili is represented in the Globusz Books library by 2 reviewed books. This page brings those summaries together so readers can compare the author’s available work before choosing what to read.
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Reviewed summary
Life on the Edge explores how quantum mechanics—usually the domain of physics labs—actually plays a crucial role in biological processes. How can birds navigate thousands of miles or plants convert sunlight with near-perfect efficiency? This book suggests that life exploits quantum phenomena to pull off these feats, blending biology and quantum physics in surprising ways.
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Life on the Edge reveals how quantum mechanics might be the invisible engine behind biology’s most puzzling feats. From plants harnessing sunlight to birds navigating magnetic fields, this book challenges the old idea that life operates on classical physics alone. Could the weirdness of quantum physics actually be nature’s secret weapon?
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