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Category Archives: Chemistry
RNA Building
So, my copy of Wired arrived Friday. I finally had a chance to sit down and read it this morning while the boy watched cartoons. One article was pretty cool. It described a ‘game’ in which the players tried to … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry, Creationism / ID, evolution, Origins of Life, Science, Technology
Tagged biochemistry, creationism, EteRNA, Intelligent Design, mutations, RNA, science
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The Nitrogen Cycle – For Aquarists
I’m going through my older files and pulling some things that I had written long ago and moving them to this blog. This covers the Nitrogen Cycle and how it impacts an aquarium. Enjoy. Nitrates, Nitrites and Ammonia are often … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Chemistry, Environment, Science
Tagged aquarium, cycling, fish keeping, nitrogen cycle
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The Emergence of Life – Chapter 3
Selection in Prebiotic Chemistry: Why This… and not that? First Luisi presents us with some basic facts. If you don’t agree with any of these, let me know. Life on Earth started 3.5 to 3.9 billion years ago. Probably earlier, … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Book Review, Chemistry, Evolution, evolution, Origins of Life, Science
Tagged Origin of Life, Pier Luisi, science, The Emergence of Life
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The Emergence of Life – Chapter 2
Since I’ve been featured in the 40th Carnival of Evolution, I guess I’d better get on the stick and finish this book review. Approaches to the Definitions of Life This chapter takes on two topics. What is the definition of … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Book Review, Chemistry, Evolution, evolution, Origins of Life, Philosophy, Science
Tagged biochemistry, evolution, Origin of Life, Pier Luisi, science, The Emergence of Life
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Work Hard, Get the Rewards You Deserve
This is a fascinating story. Dr. Dan Shechtman is a materials science professor. In the early 80s, he was working at John Hopkins University when he discovered something cool. An aluminum and manganese alloy formed ordered structures, but did not … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry, Research Blogging, Science, Skepticism
Tagged Chemistry, creationism, Dan Shechtman, evidence, Nobel Prize, Quasicrystal, research, science
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The Emergence of Life – Chapter 1
Chapter 1 – Conceptual Framework of Research on the Origin of Life on Earth The book is not what I expected, in entirety. At first, I wasn’t sure I liked the direction it was taking. I think I get it … Continue reading
Your Inner Fish – Chapter 8
Making Scents The next 3 chapters (8,9, and 10) are further, very specific, examples of how common descent directly affects systems in our bodies. All mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians are descended from a common ancestor that had some traits. … Continue reading
Global Warmer – A Primer 3 – The Carbon Cycle
You know, I may have jumped the gun a bit. But no worries, let’s get some more information about carbon and such down right now. And here’s the big question: Why are fossil fuels bad for the environment (in terms … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Chemistry, climate, Culture, Environment, Science, Society
Tagged carbon cycle, environment, fossil fuels, global warming, science
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Timeline of Creationism and Science
Over the last couple of days, I’ve been considering the history and accomplishments of science as compared to those for creationism. It took a while, but I have created a timeline of accomplishments and important historical points for both science … Continue reading
Recent Origins of Life Research
In 2008, the International Society for the Study of Origins of Life, held a symposium on the origins and early evolution of life. 350 scientists from all over the world came together with more than 310 presentations. The journal Origins … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Chemistry, Evolution, evolution, Origins of Life, Science
Tagged biochemistry, Origin of Life, science
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Cassandra's Tears 