1 day ago · Beginning in the 1980s, physicists (along with researchers in other fields) began developing new mathematical tools to study what's called "complexity" — systems in which the whole is far more …

Dec 11, 2024 · Physicists Say They Can Test Whether Life’s Existence Is Coincidental A new study suggests there might be a way to prove the notorious Anthropic Principle false.

Mar 23, 2022 · Biological physics, or the physics of living systems, has emerged fully as a field of physics, alongside more traditional fields of astrophysics and cosmology, atomic, molecular and …

Dec 15, 2025 · As the 21st century continues to unfold, my fellow physicists will undoubtedly continue to advance the study of black holes, quantum mechanics, and other traditional domains.

Physics of life is a branch of physics that studies the fundamental principles governing living systems. It applies methods from mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical physics, and information theory to …

Jul 5, 2024 · Over the past few decades, physicists have increasingly begun to view life as a unique “state of matter” that requires special consideration. It began 70 years ago when Edwin Schrödinger …

Sep 3, 2025 · We discuss relevant theoretical frameworks such as semantic information and fitness value of information. We also highlight the broader implications of our perspective for fields such as …