Beyond the Elements: Life Preview
Without the chemistry of photosynthesis, ozone, and a molecule called Rubisco, none of us would be here. So how did we get so lucky? To find out, host David Pogue investigates the surprising molecules that allowed life on Earth to begin, and ultimately thrive. Along the way, he finds out what we’re all made of—literally.
Previews + Extras
Meet the Enzyme Driving Photosynthesis
S47 E19 - 6m 8s
RUBISCO, which helps make photosynthesis happen, is the most plentiful enzyme on the planet. But it's not the most efficient. Can a team of researchers give it a boost?
Growing Simple Cells with the Help of... Soap?
S47 E19 - 7m 11s
In the days of proto-life, less-stable membranes built out of simple molecules, like those in soap, may have been an advantage.
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