by Christoph — In this episode, again three bookmarks that came to my attention while cleaning up our account on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) and that are not at all out of date. Give them a brief look and judge for yourself. Here is Lost & Found #6. Read more →
Living Construction Materials
Noteworthy — The production of cement – used as a binder in concrete – has a high carbon footprint, accounting for 5%–8% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. The search for alternative materials with reduced impact on global warming has come up with some interesting options. Read more →
Lost & Found #5
by Christoph — When you leave 𝕏, it means that among the “bookmarks” you take with you, you will also come across some that contain images or videos that are mainly nice to look at and even entertaining. As in 'Lost & Found #4', two such are included today in 'Lost & Found #5'. Read more →
Lost & Found #4
by Christoph — When you leave 𝕏 (formerly Twitter), it means that among the “bookmarks” you take with you, you will also come across some that contain images or videos that are mainly nice to look at and even entertaining. Two of these – no, none of the infamous cat pictures – are included today, in 'Lost & Found #4'. Read more →
Diversity, Diversidad, Diversität...
Noteworthy — We are living through interesting times, to say the least. Not long ago, though now it may feel that it's been eons, we could freely celebrate microbial diversity, biodiversity, structural diversity, diversity of opinions, diversity of interests and, yes, human diversity even! Read more →
Lost & Found #3
by Christoph — If you want to leave 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) for any reason, you can deactivate or completely delete your account. That's it then. But if you want to take a few still interesting bookmarks with you when you move out, well, then the 𝕏odus takes a little longer. Here are three more of these salvaged bookmarks, in 'Lost & Found #3'. Read more →
Defining Life with Aristotle
by Chelsi Cassilly and Eric Bodlak — What is life? Initially, it seems like a simple question. The immediate response is often to compare and contrast the many things we encounter daily that are animate and inanimate. Yet this question becomes harder the longer you sit with it. Because life on this planet – that is, life as we know it – includes microbial life... Read more →
Did organs precede organisms in the dawn of life?
by Fernando Baquero — We are commemorating the centennial of the first significant scientific hypothesis aimed at understanding the origin of life, published in 1924 by Alexander Ivánovich Oparin (1894-1980). The implicit message in this wonderful-to-read publication, but not expressed as such in the text, is that life arises in a kind of primordial soup of organic and inorganic molecules dissolved in hot water. Read more →
Is there a future for STC?
by Roberto — The short answer to that question is an enthusiastic YES! Of course, there is a future for STC, and I think it is bright. The long answer, well... that's what this post is all about It requires that I give you the background story first. Read more →
Winter Vacation
By the STC team — We take advantage of this being the season for rejoicing, and embark on a five-week winter vacation. When we return in 2025, on January 20, we will enter the 19th year of Small Things Considered. Read more →