Posted byAaron Gronstal

June 21, 2002
Feature Story
Defining Life
What is life, exactly? The science of biology is the study of life, yet scientists can’t agree on an absolute definition.
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What is life, exactly? The science of biology is the study of life, yet scientists can’t agree on an absolute definition.