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Lee Cronin: Dar vida à matéria

Filmed Jul 2011 • Posted Sep 2011TEDGlobal 2011
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Antes de existir vida na Terra, havia apenas matéria, coisas inorgânicas mortas. Quão provável é o aparecimento da vida? E -- poderia ter usado um tipo diferente de química? Usando uma definição elegante de vida (qualquer coisa que pode evoluir), o químico Lee Cronin está a explorar esta questão tentando criar uma célula inteiramente inorgânica usando um "kit lego" de moléculas inorgânicas -- sem carbono -- que se pode juntar, replicar e competir.

A professor of chemistry, nanoscience and chemical complexity, Lee Cronin and his research group investigate how chemistry can revolutionize modern technology and even create life. Full bio »

Translated into Portuguese by Pedro Pinheiro
Reviewed by Rafael Eufrasio
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