Biology
"Atoms to genes, creatures to memes. If psychology asks: who are we? Then biology asks: what are we? Biology is a way for us to figure out what we are, where we came from, and where we might be going. It is our heritage. It is our legacy." — Walt Viviers
Biology is all about studying life and it’s super interesting! It’s a natural science that covers a wide range of topics but has some key themes that tie everything together. For example, all living organisms are made up of cells, which contain genes that pass down hereditary information. Evolution is another important theme that explains how life has evolved and diversified over time. Energy processing is crucial for organisms to move, grow, and reproduce. And hey, did you know that all living things can regulate their own internal environments?
Biologists get to explore life at different levels, from the tiny molecular biology of cells to the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and even how populations evolve. That’s why there are different branches of biology, each focusing on specific research questions and using different tools. Just like other scientists, biologists use the scientific method to observe, question, come up with hypotheses, run experiments, and draw conclusions about the world.
Life on Earth is mind-blowingly diverse! Biologists study and classify all kinds of organisms, from bacteria and archaea to protists, fungi, plants, and animals. These amazing creatures contribute to the biodiversity of ecosystems, playing unique roles in the cycling of nutrients and energy in their environments. It’s a complex and fascinating web of life!
