A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. > Irish proverb (This isn't necessary a science quote, but I'm a sucker for a good proverb!).
Month: November 2020
QUOTE: Science is the acceptance of what works
Science is the acceptance of what works and the rejection of what does not. That needs more courage than we might think. > Jacob Bronowski (Mathematician, 1908-1974).
Did you know that your stomach can dissolve razor blades?
According to a study carried out by researchers from the Department of Surgery, Meridia Huron and Hillcrest Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, razor blades can be dissolved by the acid in your stomach if you (hopefully accidentally) ingest one. They placed several razor blades and other metal objects in gastric juice and found that after 24 hours,… Continue reading Did you know that your stomach can dissolve razor blades?
Oxygen and magnesium walk into a bar…
The Science of Today
The science of today is the technology of tomorrow --Edward Teller Edward Teller was an American physicist who was instrumental in the creation of the hydrogen bomb. He earned the name 'father of the hydrogen bomb', although he would later claim he was not as involved as people thought he was. This is covered in… Continue reading The Science of Today
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