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Research astrophysicist. Particularly interested in astrobiology, paleobiology, extremophiles, origin of life studies and studies of ageing. Working toward a biochemistry degree when I have time.

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101 Is there a reason why human eyesight and plants make use of the same wavelength of light? Jan 6 '12
44 Why are amino acids in biology homochiral? Jan 11 '12
40 Why do we age? or Do we have a theory of senescence? Dec 27 '11
40 Life without DNA? Dec 15 '11
30 Is telomere length a reliable measure of health/lifespan? Dec 17 '11
27 How do biological communities at deep-ocean hydrothermal vents migrate between vents? Dec 16 '11
21 Is there any convincing evidence for the existence of nanobacteria? Dec 15 '11
21 Why do plants have green leaves and not red? Jan 9 '12
20 What is the lowest pressure at which plants can survive? Feb 29 '12
18 Are single-celled organisms capable of learning? Dec 20 '11
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