Quantum Biology: Nature's Hidden Secrets | World Science Festival

The video's length is unknown, but this lecture produced by the World Science Festival will take you into a "bizarre" yet real interdisciplinary field—quantum biology. In traditional views, quantum effects belong only to the microscopic world of physics, while the living world seems warm, wet, chaotic, and disordered. However, this film reveals that the magnetic compass inside migratory birds during their journeys, the near-perfect energy conversion efficiency in plant photosynthesis, and even the human sense of smell's ability to identify specific molecules may all depend on "ghostly" mechanisms such as quantum tunneling and superposition. The content spans from Schrödinger's early speculations to the latest experimental evidence, offering both clear explanations of principles and vivid natural examples, transforming abstruse quantum mechanics into tangible wonders of life. It is a rare introductory gem for understanding quantum biology. It is suitable for general audiences interested in life sciences, physics, or curious about hot topics like "consciousness and quantum entanglement." It is recommended that viewers set aside their attachment to a "deterministic world" and follow scientists with an open mind as they piece together the evidence step by step—you will come to understand the underlying logic of nature anew.