Here in Mexico we're mostly just little humans, and sometimes we can only stay astonished and remain with our mouths wide open when we see the developed habilities of individuals in certain disciplines of science, art, in some technics, sports, etc. Lots of times there is not much we can do, not because of lack of potential but due to a lack in develpment(desarrollo de habilidades) that we have decided to provide ourself with (because we do not practice). In particular and there's lots like me, and a lot more the opposite, one is not ready to give up our life do dominate something and be the best at that certain thing, but it's because we are thought since children that there is only one life and you gotta live it to the fullest (but living it to the fullest is a vague concept since it is subject to relativity or subjectivity which ever word fits better) living to the fullest can be just being happy dancing, drinking, singing, not working, but this is just simply called Edonism a way of life where questions and principles and reasons are not valid the trick is to have fun no matter the means.. Or living to the fullest may be working 24/7, reading, being productive, having discussions, but the people in the first group would just called this stressed work-aholics. I've always thought i'm just a human with no right to decide which one is right and a human unable to couple both life-styles in one... i still have a lot of way to go...
Mean while since i'm focusing in growing and dragging the most people i can to the top, for the "Semana Academica" in the school of Ciencias Biologicas that is coming right up, i wanted to do an the rutherford backscattering experiment to see how many more students we can awaken and interest in science. the link for the video is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVRmu_aBSho
the experiment i want to copy starts in the minute "11:20" see it and let me know if you're willing to give me a hand with it.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Did you know?
Amazing facts and numbers related to the world we live in, be carefull you might feel a little bit dizzy by the end of the video with all the info that's there.
Hope you like it and let us know which fact amazed you the most!
Hope you like it and let us know which fact amazed you the most!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Universal Appeal
i think i am in a posting spree. a video (Yannick Noah - Aux Arbres Citoyen) recommended by shruthi and is meaningful to all of us.
Lost in thoughts
Reading the comments on my post "Realmente Queremos a Mexico" made me to feel uneasy. I am extremely glad to note that all of you love Mexico. Although I am not a Mexican by citizenship, I feel I am one by my heart. I think by reacting forcefully all of you are not seeing the point made by Eunice. I assume the point she wants to make is that there is no point in a celebrating a thing with out contributing for its betterment. I sense that she is feeling uneasy the way the things are and want to make a change. It is a cry for change and not a self destructive criticism.
The point I want to make is the change should start with each and everyone of us, first as a human and contribute for the good of mankind in general and to the society of Mexico in particular.
In relation to this I like to post one of the memorable lyrics of John Lennon
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
You can see it at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feFNVH508us
The point I want to make is the change should start with each and everyone of us, first as a human and contribute for the good of mankind in general and to the society of Mexico in particular.
In relation to this I like to post one of the memorable lyrics of John Lennon
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
You can see it at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feFNVH508us
Friday, October 2, 2009
Nationality-DNA Testing?
I am a dreamer, but reality is making me to keep my eyes and mind open!!!
Following article appears in the recent issue of Science dated 2nd October, 2009. In brief:
"The existence of a DNA-based program to identify nationality was revealed in late September... The plan is to look for ratios of certain isotopes in tissue that could be matched to ratios in the environment where a person was born or grew up. The idea is to use DNA and isotope analysis of tissue from asylum-seekers to evaluate their nationality and help decide who can enter the United Kingdom..... If the pilot project is successful, the Border Agency suggests that it could be extended".
Read the full article at
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/326/5949/30?sa_campaign=Email/sntw/2-October-2009/10.1126/science.326_30
I leave it to your discussion/interpretation & conclusion
Following article appears in the recent issue of Science dated 2nd October, 2009. In brief:
"The existence of a DNA-based program to identify nationality was revealed in late September... The plan is to look for ratios of certain isotopes in tissue that could be matched to ratios in the environment where a person was born or grew up. The idea is to use DNA and isotope analysis of tissue from asylum-seekers to evaluate their nationality and help decide who can enter the United Kingdom..... If the pilot project is successful, the Border Agency suggests that it could be extended".
Read the full article at
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/326/5949/30?sa_campaign=Email/sntw/2-October-2009/10.1126/science.326_30
I leave it to your discussion/interpretation & conclusion
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
An illustrious biochemist :::: Un ilustre bioquímico
- Positronic.- a technology completely fictional.
- Psichohistory.- a fictional science that conjoins history, mathematic statistics and sociology to "predict" the effects of activities developed by peoples and races.
- Robotics.- science and technology of robots.
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Isaac Asímov nació en 1920 en la desaparecida URSS donde solo vivió hasta los 3 años de edad, tiempo en que su familia emigró hacía EU. Asímov estudio bioquímica en la Universidad de Columbia y después continuo su carrera científica en la marina estadounidense, sin embargo él tenía otro amor: escribir. Básicamente escribió historias cortas sobre ciencia ficción, genero que extrañamente combinaba con sus propios conocimiento científicos. El diccionario de la lengua inglesa de Oxford le atribuye la aportación de las siguientes palabras al idioma:
- Positronico.- tecnología derivada de la ficción.
- Psicohistoria.- ciencia ficticia que conjunta historia, matemáticas estadísticas y sociología para predecir los efectos de actividades desarrolladas por los diferentes pueblos y razas.
- Robotica.- ciencia y tecnología de robots.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Realmente Queremos a Mexico?
Mural by Diego Rivera
hello all
I am posting part of the writing in a metroflog posted by M.C. Eunice Lewis, one of the brightest students I have the personal honor to know in Mexico. I guess some of you may agree with the post, while some may not.
"...me sofoca el festejo de "viva mexico", que casi 200 años de la ... independencia, Independencia de que??? la gente no sabe ni lo que celebra,,,,,,ayer uy sí, mucha gente gritando con el estúpido que tenemos por presidente y mandatarios de mierda, el centro de todo el país ahogado en alcohol y con luces de bandera,,,cuando ayer los niños en la calle aún están muriendo de hambre y hoy sigue igual,,,,cuando el país al norte, centro y sur ahogados y llenos de una lucha intelectual, armada, consiente e inconsiente,,,,,,Creo que el primer paso es dejar toda esa mierda atrás,,,,todo ese "coco wash" que al mexicano le encanta seguir,,, sí, aclaro, me encanta el alcohol,,,la fiesta, el desmadre,,,,y no me escondo en el de que es un Fiesta Patria",,,,,,me encanta el alcohol, la fiesta y el desmadre porque así soy,,,,Me sofoca tanta gente ciega,,,y peor aun la que se hace "ciega" a lo que sucede hoy por hoy en nuestro país,,,,estamos en el fango, y a la mayoría le encanta regodearse en el mismo.....Hay muchos que se quedan callados,,,que prefieren hacerse de la "vista gorda",,,,no señores,,,,ya basta,,,Y bueno hace poco leí la frase en el MF de Alejandra "Que reviva Mexico", y cuanta razon tiene,,,pero que reviva como debe ser,,,totalmente renovado, que se aviente de un puente la gente que no vale la pena (fuerte pero me vale pa pura madre),,,aquellos cerrados, que siguen totalmente las reglas,,,d mente cuadrarda,,,de poco corazón y cerebro,,,,"
I think this is related to our earlier discussion we had in our blog on Mexico & Science.
In your opinion, what is the best way to show luv & respect to Mexico?
Finally but not the least, my sincere thanks to Ms. Eunice for giving permission to reproduce part of her writing.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
El óxido nítrico y las bacterias
Como muchos ya sabemos, o han escuchado por ahí, cuando las bacterias comienzan a exponerse repetidas veces a los mismos antibióticos comienzan a adaptarse, y finalmente terminan “familiarizándose” con los anticuerpos, y es cuando los medicamentos ya no sirven para esas bacterias.
Pues según ésta noticia, en un estudio que hicieron en la Universidad de New York explican que las bacterias generan óxido nítrico para resistir a los antibióticos. Y al parecer éste mecanismo es aplicado contra varios antibióticos distintos.
El autor del estudio, E. Nudler, explicó que muchos antibióticos hacen que las bacterias produzcan varias especies reactivas de oxígeno (estrés oxidativo), que dañan el ADN y finalmente producen la muerte de la bacteria, y de acuerdo a este trabajo las bacterias generan ciertas enzimas que producen óxido nítrico para protegerse.
Según el investigador, éste podría ser un atajo para combatir a las bacterias que son resistentes a antibióticos, pero reduciendo costos y problemas de seguridad, sólo volviendo más efectivos los antibióticos que ya hay. Así que la idea es hacer a las bacterias más vulnerables con inhibidores solamente.
También, el autor comentó que ya hay empresas probando compuestos reductores de óxido nítrico para su uso como medicinas.
Entonces el plan es ir quitando del mapa poco a poco a las “superbacterias”.
Este estudio suena como un enfoque interesante, diferente, en lugar de incrementar las dosis, y de inventar e inventar más y más medicinas. Creo que aquí aplica lo que dijo un famoso científico “No podemos resolver problemas pensando de la misma manera que cuando los creamos”.
Salu2!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Greener ::: Más verde
Como una mas de las energías alternativas, la energía solar puede ser aprovechada mediante simple irradiación o por la transformación voltaíca con la ayuda de las ya conocidas celdas solares. Enfocadas a la primer forma mencionada, las ollas solares son una excelente opción para personas de escasos recursos económicos o de difícil acceso a las formas convencionales de energía. Las ollas solares alcanzan temperaturas de cocción de hasta 120°C alcanzando los 100°C en una hora dependiendo del clima. Por esto en la ciudad Torreón, Coahuila mejor conocida como La Laguna es una excelente zona para usar tales artificios ya que la irradiación solar se deja sentir en forma importante durante casi todo el año provocando una temperatura anual promedio de 20-22°C, . Se trata de una manera de cuidar el ambiente, el bolsillo y la salud, pues con el uso de leña para la cocina se liberan a la atmosfera bioxido de carbono y monoxido de carbono. Asi pues, el ayuntamiento de Torreón organizó el año pasado una "Fiesta del sol" en donde se donarón a comunidades rurales y colonias populares 200 ollas solares provenientes de recursos municipales y federales con la colaboración del Fondo para la Conservación de la Naturaleza a través de Profauna, A.C.
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Another alternative energy is the solar one, which can be used by irradiation or by electric transformation via fotocells.Talking about the former, solar pots are an excelent option for people who need economical support or for who does not have access to conventional energy sources. Solar pots reach cooking temperatures until 120°C, and they can get 100°C in one hour depending on the climate. For this reason, in Torreon, Coahuila better known as La Laguna is an excelent zone to use this kind of device due to solar irradiation feels strongly during almost all year long cause a mean annual temperature between 20-22°C. This a form of taking care of environment, economy and health because using firewood for cooking carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are emitted to atmosphere. So, Torreon government organized last year the "Sun party" where were donated to rural communities and poor neighborhoods as well 200 solar pots proceeding from municipal and federal with the collaboration of Fondo para la Conservación de la Naturaleza a través de Profauna, A.C.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Bolsas biodegradables ::: Biodegradable plastic bags
El 19 de agosto de este año, en el D.F. fue autorizada una reforma a la ley de Residuos Sólidos en la que se establece que es obligación de comercios dar bolsas biodegradables y, de no ofrecer bolsas con semejante caracteristica, las bolsas pláticas no deberan ser gratuitas a quienes las requieran, además las bolsas solo se usarán en casos especiales de alimentos que realmente necesiten ser llevados en bolsas. Esta medida se ha imitado en Tamaulipas en donde antes de este año se debera contar con una ley estatal similar.
Sustituyendo a las antiguas bolsas plásticas que tardaban un largo período en descomponerse, las bolsas biodegradables tardan de 12 a 24 meses en reintegrarse a la naturaleza dependiendo de las condiciones climaticas que favorezcan la acción microbiana natural del suelo.
Es una buena medida que, a pesar de que a partir del siguiente año comenzarán a sancionarse las violaciones a esta ley, algunas cadenas de supermercados y tiendas de conveniencia han adoptado la medida desde hace ya algún tiempo. En Soriana por ejemplo, la medida fue tomada desde el 11 de febrero de este año , con lo que sustituyó el uso de 50 millones de bolsas mensuales por las biodegradables en todo el país. Desde mayo Comercial Mexicana ha aplicado la medida en sus sucursales, mientras que la cadena de tiendas OXXO anunció el cambio de bolsas a partir de octubre. Wal-mart por su parte ha decidido apostar al uso de bolsas de tela reutilizables, mismas que vende en todas sus sucursales.
Vamos a ver que medidas se toman en mercados públicos de México, en donde los pequeños comerciantes tendrán que buscar nuevos proveedores de bolsas plásticas o volver a los viejos tiempos en que usaban periódico como envoltura para frutas y verduras.
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On august 19th of this year, at Mexico City a reform of the law of Solid Wastes was autorized and it says that it is obligation of markets to give plastic bags biodegrable and if not those plastic bags must not to be for free, besides the bagas ought to be used only if it is necessary. This reform has been emulated at Tamaulipas where before this year ends, there must be the law.
Replacing the former plastic bags which were degradated in too much time, the biodegradable bags last between 12 and 24 months to integrate totally its components to nature depending of the climate conditions that favor the microbial activity.
It is a good action that, in spite of unitl next year sanctions are applying, some supermarkets and stores have began to replace the bags some time ago. Soriana to give an example, have taken the action since february 11th of this year replacing 50 million bags per month all long the country. Since may Comercial Mexicana has applied the replacing in its stores, while the stores OXXO have announced the change of bags after october. Wal-mart by its hand, bets for using cloth bags that are reusable and are selled in its stores.
Let´s see how the public market in Mexico take the fact, there the small merchants will have to find another supplier or go back again to the use of newspaper as cover for friuts and vegetables.
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