Gagarin Readings: Unconventional Computing, Space Exploration and Origin of Life

Gagarin Readings: Unconventional Computing, Space Exploration and Origin of Life 

Edited by Andrew Adamatzky

Marking the 63rd anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic spaceflight, this volume brings together pioneering research presented at the 2024 “Gagarin Readings” workshop in Bristol, UK. Leading scientists from across the globe explore bold intersections between unconventional computing, astrobiology, and future space technologies. 

From low-cost biomaterial-based devices and biodegradable neuromorphic components to molecular automata and liquid cybernetic spacecraft, the chapters showcase radical approaches to sensing, information processing, and intelligent systems. The book spans scales from cellular bioelectricity to planetary exploration, tackling topics such as protocognition in early life analogues, fungal and kombucha-based smart materials, and the nonlinear computational potential of colloidal systems. 

An inspiring resource for researchers, technologists, and visionaries, Gagarin Readings celebrates curiosity-driven innovation at the frontiers of science—where life, computation, and the cosmos meet.

ISBN: 978-1-933153-46-9