Category: Science

In the wake of germophobia: the use and misuse of antibacterial agents

Hand sanitizers and antibacterial hand soaps gained overnight fame, any starlet would covet, after the swine flu epidemic. The most common active ingredient found in the house hold soap bar or hand-wash is Triclosan (TCS), has been in use for over 40 yrs and… Continue Reading “In the wake of germophobia: the use and misuse of antibacterial agents”

Stick insects in the dark

Stick insects in the dark

Mating stick insects. I am not sure what the bulbous growth on the female reflects, aging or disease.. Does anyone know? Not a very clear image.. but hey… they have rights to some privacy.

Independence and freedom, spirit and body

The photo is not from today, I just remembered their freedom. Maybe one day my country will really be free. In the meanwhile, maybe some people will really be interested in science, even if they don’t want to read what I wrote 😛 I… Continue Reading “Independence and freedom, spirit and body”

Blood flow in mammals and the heart of atherosclerosis

And because we cannot escape physics.. Flowing fluids are what keep us alive. Air flows all around us, water flows in rivers, blood flows in our arteries and veins. Until we are let down by our own genes or habits and suffer from diseases… Continue Reading “Blood flow in mammals and the heart of atherosclerosis”

Reality and happiness

It seems that today I am incapable of putting in any amount of real work, so I am going to transgress and write a blog post. In this transgression I hope to understand why I have chosen to hurt some people many times, by… Continue Reading “Reality and happiness”