The Society of Chemical Industry issued a press release this week, "Meat and Two Neutrons-the Key to a Longer Life," about an intriguing hypothesis published in the latest issue of Chemistry & Industry.1,2
Indulging in an isotope-enhanced steak or chicken fillet every now and again could add as much as 10 years to your life. Scientists have shown ( Read more... )

While I thank Northern Canada for sharing her unique brand of winter weather, I wish to remind her that there can be too much of a good thing. My office, which sticks out behind our house directly into the prevailing winds, registered 9 °C (48 °F) when we got back from lunch this afternoon.

My latest Stupid Saying comes in two parts. I will give ( Read more... )

I'm just wrapping up the first of two consecutive 70-hour work weeks, and thus have had very little time to devote to LiveJournal; but with the upcoming election drawing near, I'll sacrifice a few minutes of sleep to make this important announcement for all Ohioans and anyone else interested in the quality of public-school education in Ohio ( Read more... )

You know what glib admonishment I can't stand?

It's okay to drink like a fish-as long as you drink what a fish drinks!Not because I'm a heavy drinker: I tipple about as often as I'm offered a free strawberry daiquiri, about once a year on average. I object to the profound ignorance of physiology displayed here ( Read more... )