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Biology: The Next Quantum Frontier | Dr. Catalina Curceanu

LATEST VIDEO | August 11, 2025
This talk from Dr. Catalina Curceanu looks at the emerging field of quantum biology. She explores how the principles of quantum mechanics could help explain some puzzling aspects of life, like the efficiency of photosynthesis and the workings of the brain. FQxI is sharing this talk to spotlight research that pushes the boundaries between physics and biology. Our goal is to connect ideas that challenge the way we understand the natural world.

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A Microbiologist's Case for Quantum Biology | Michael Montague

LATEST VIDEO | June 9, 2026
Microbiologist Michael Montague argues that biology is already set up as the perfect quantum detector by evolution. In this conversation, we cover his concept of "scale shifting effects", why he thinks microbes are the right place to look for quantum biology, his pitch for using magnetic field tuning to boost yields in precision fermentation, and his vision of magnetic field treatments that could one day function like antibiotics. Michael's essay was one of eight winners in the 2025 FQxI / Paradox Science Institute "How Quantum Is Life?" essay competition, which awarded $53,000 across anonymously-submitted entries. The winners were announced in February 2026.

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Causal Sets : The quantum theory that predicted dark energy

LATEST VIDEO | March 17, 2026
What if the key to understanding dark energy was predicted decades ago? This video explores Causal Set Theory, a bold approach to quantum gravity that reimagines spacetime as fundamentally discrete—and may offer surprising insights into the accelerating universe, fine tuning the Big Bang, black holes and more Featuring leading theorists such as Rafael Sorkin, Yasaman Yazdi, Fay Dowker, Sumati Surya, and Niayesh Afshordi, we dive into the origins, predictions, and implications of this fascinating theory.