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There are discomforts, such as bodily pain, that are a warning message and they must dealt with as soon as possible. OTOH some decisions may cause us discomfort in the short term, but by taking them we are able to remain true to our values and our principles.
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In Praise of Discomfort
It would be an interesting exercise to conduct a survey of gyms around the world to determine how many of them have motivational posters hanging on the wall that say something on the lines of “No pain...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in human diets is damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases worldwide, and deepening health inequalities.
#fitness
Ultra-processed foods: time to put health before profit
The rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in human diets is damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases worldwide, and deepening health inequalities. Addressing this challenge requires a unified ...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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How a radical experiment to bring a forest into a preschool transformed children’s health
In #Finland, kindergartens are exposing children to more mud, wild plants and moss - and finding changes to their health that show how crucial biodiversity is to wellbeing

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How a radical experiment to bring a forest into a preschool transformed children’s health
In Finland, kindergartens are exposing children to more mud, wild plants and moss - and finding changes to their health that show how crucial biodiversity is to wellbeing
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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A paper in Nature Communication reports on a new method to produce strong, biodegradable plastic from bamboo. The bioplastic resembles oil-based plastics in strength, shapeability, and thermal stability but can biodegrade in soil within 50 days. go.nature.com/4h1xv0X 🧪
October 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Cambridge scientists have found a new way to grow human blood cells in the lab 🧫

A major step towards regenerative therapies, this could also help scientists with better understanding blood disorders like #leukaemia.

New #research from @gurdoninstitute.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3J0mO23 🧪
October 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win.' 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'
Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
170 years ago, when it was a struggle even to figure out what was going on in a neighbouring village, Thoreau refers to The Vishnu Purana, The Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta. And while reading you realize the deep introspection that has gone on behind these reflections.
#books #nature #walden
Thoreau's Walden - Rajendra Kshirsagar
170 years ago, when it was a struggle even to figure out what was going on in a neighbouring village, Thoreau refers to The Vishnu Purana, The Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta. And while reading you realize ...
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May 5, 2025 at 12:59 AM
As the field of quantum biology blossoms, scientists are finding examples of biological phenomena that can only be explained by quantum mechanics.
#Quantummechanics #biology #birds #books #science
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April 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
April 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM
#agthachristie #sherlockholems #books #detectivefiction #herculepoirot

From An Autobiography : Agatha Christie
April 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Blame Thor’s dad for the ‘d’ in ‘Wednesday.’

The day was named after Odin, also known as ‘Woden’ --> ‘Woden’s Day.’

Woden is the Norse equivalent of the Roman god Mercury.

Mercury can be seen in the French/Spanish/Italian words for Wednesday: mercredi/miércoles/mercoledì.
April 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The dire wolf returns from extinction after 10,000 years. #genetics #evolution #nature
The Return of the Dire Wolf
Colossal Biosciences has genetically engineered the first dire wolf to live in over 10,000 years. Here's what that means for other extinct species.
time.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Taken in Achiltibuie on the Coigach coast, northwestern Scotland. We were fascinated by the skeletal remains of these old boats. They looked like the bones of huge seafaring beasts laid to rest on land. A melancholic image and end.

#achiltibuie #scotland #boats #skeletons #melancholy #photography
April 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Reading is FUNdamental
April 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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#BlueskyArtShow on Saturdays:

Today the theme is #Arch

These lovely arches were nicely illuminated during the Luminale:
The covered internal walkway (Kreuzgang) of the Karmeliterkloster, Frankfurt 🇩🇪

#Photography | #Nightphotography | #EastCoastKin
#ArtYear
March 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In the old days, that was how research was done – by independent scientists who supported themselves by any means available and carried out the research in their spare time. #books #science #ozonewar

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March 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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'Alarm’ was originally a call to arms.

The Italian phrase ‘all’arme!’ means literally “to arms” or “to your weapons.”

We'd still probably hit 'snooze.'
March 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
March 10,1947
March 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Rosalind Franklin never lived to see the full impact of her discoveries. She didn’t witness how her work on DNA would revolutionise biology, nor did she witness the impact she would have in encouraging women researchers in science. #science #DNA
From molecular structures to research culture: Celebrating Rosalind Franklin’s legacy | Royal Society
Rosalind Franklin never lived to see the full impact of her discoveries. She didn’t witness how her work on DNA would revolutionise biology, nor did she witness the impact she would have in encouragin...
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March 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Your doctor is saying, 'This is as important as taking your medications.' It has a profound message beyond the idea that everybody should be eating more fruits and vegetables. #health #foodasmedicine
A prescription for produce improves health, new research finds
Stanford Medicine researchers’ study of a ‘Food as Medicine’ model providing fresh produce and health education finds positive results for both food insecurity and chronic disease.
scopeblog.stanford.edu
March 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Now, this is a sight to celebrate! Thousands of Olive Ridley turtles arrive to nest on India’s Odisha beaches 🐢🇮🇳💙

🎥: Dr. Bivash Pandav
March 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM