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Life from an orderly cosmos

S W Fox

    Die Naturwissenschaften
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The universe exhibits significant order from its origins, aligning with experimental findings on early organic evolution. This cosmic order is consistent with the second law of thermodynamics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Astrophysics
    • Origin of Life Studies
    • Thermodynamics

    Background:

    • Recent astrophysical research indicates a highly ordered inanimate universe originating from the Big Bang.
    • Experimental studies show nonrandomness in thermal polymers of amino acids, a key early stage in organic evolution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the consistency between cosmic order and the principles of organic evolution.
    • To examine the role of thermodynamics in the ordered progression from inanimate matter to evolved cells.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of astrophysical data on universal order.
    • Analysis of experimental results on amino acid polymer nonrandomness.
    • Theoretical assessment of order across inanimate matter, protocells, and evolved cells.

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    Main Results:

    • Astrophysical observations support a universe with inherent order from its inception.
    • Experimental data demonstrate nonrandomness in early biomolecular formations.
    • The progression of order from inanimate to biological systems aligns with thermodynamic laws.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed order in the universe, from cosmic origins to cellular evolution, is consistent with fundamental physical laws.
    • The second law of thermodynamics provides a framework for understanding the increasing order observed in the universe's developmental stages.