What Is Life?

In What Is Life?, Nobel Prize-winning biologist Paul Nurse accessible explores the fundamental concepts of biology, guiding listeners through five pivotal ideas: the Cell, the Gene, Evolution by Natural Selection, Life as Chemistry, and Life as Information. Using engaging anecdotes from his own career and highlighting key scientists, Nurse shares the excitement of discoveries while emphasizing the importance of understanding biology in addressing contemporary global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, biodiversity loss, and food security. This enlightening journey not only demystifies what it means to be alive but also underscores the urgent relevance of biological knowledge in today's world.