Nick Lane

A Matter of Energy: Biology From First Principles is an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Nick Lane,  Professor of Evolutionary Biochemistry at University College London and bestselling author. After an inspiring exploration of Nick Lane’s career path, this wide-ranging conversation covers his bioenergetic view of early, evolutionary history, the origin of life and how all complex life is composed of a very particular cell type that we all share, and more. 

This conversation will be released in a carefully-edited video format. Available now is an enhanced book developed from the conversation, while Nick Lane is also featured in a short documentary – all details are below.


This enhanced book is available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including:

A Matter of Energy: Biology From First Principles is also part of the five-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About Biology, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.


Nick Lane is featured in a short documentary, COMMUNICATING SCIENCE, together with a larger number of renowned researchers in different disciplines.