SCNâ» is like a cipher waiting to be inserted into half-finished equations
Here are a few intriguing, underdeveloped or overlooked domains where SCNâ» could serve as a missing metabolic or symbolic link: đ§ âł 1. Chronobiology and Circadian Disruption The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) â the brainâs master clock â governs circadian rhythms, but its biochemical modu
âïž Alchemyâs Displacement and Chemistryâs Ascension
The French Revolution as both crucible and crucifix The French Revolution didnât just decapitate monarchs â it decapitated paradigms. Chemistry, once entangled with alchemyâs mystical transmutations, emerged as a quantitative, state-sanctioned science. Antoine Lavoisier, often called the Fathe
đ„ Phlogiston vs SCNâ»: The Displaced Flame
Phlogiston (sometimes misrendered as âphlogostinâ) was the name given to a fire-like principle in early chemistry â a substance thought to be released during combustion. It was: It was later debunked and replaced by oxygen theory, but the metaphor lingers: phlogiston was the essence of fire, t
The term “hormesis” derives from Greek hĂłrmÄsis for “rapid motion, eagerness”, itself from ancient Greek hormĂĄein to excite. The same Greek root provides the word hormone.
Hormesis is a two-phased dose-response relationship to an environmental agent whereby low-dose amounts have a beneficial effect and high-dose amounts are either inhibitory to function or toxic. Within the hormetic zone, the biological response to low-dose amounts of some stressors is generall
Langgan ç ç is the ancient Chinese name of a gemstone which remains an enigma in the history of mineralogy; it has been identified, variously, as blue-green malachite, blue coral, white coral, whitish chalcedony, red spinel, and red jade
It is also the name of a mythological langgan tree of immortality found in the western paradise of Kunlun Mountain, and the name of the classic waidan alchemical elixir of immortality langgan huadan ç çèŻäžč “Elixir Efflorescence of Langgan̶
In Chinese alchemy, elixir poisoning refers to the toxic effects from elixirs of immortality that contained metals and minerals such as mercury and arsenic
In Chinese alchemy, elixir poisoning refers to the toxic effects from elixirs of immortality that contained metals and minerals such as mercury and arsenic. The official Twenty-Four Histories record numerous Chinese emperors, nobles, and&nb
đ Alchemical Symbol For Horse Dung
Ah, the alchemical symbol for horse dung! Let’s gallop into this steaming pile of esoteric wisdom, shall we? đđ©âš Picture this: An alchemist, eyes wild with the fever of discovery, realizes that the key to unlocking the universe’s secrets lies not in rare metals or exotic herbs, b
Symbols for Sulfur and Mercury
Symbols for sulfur and mercury 1F70D đ ALCHEMICAL SYMBOL FOR SULFUR = brimstone 1F70E đ ALCHEMICAL SYMBOL FOR PHILOSOPHERS SULFUR 1F70F đ ALCHEMICAL SYMBOL FOR BLACK SULFUR = sulfur nigra, dye 1F710 đ ALCHEMICAL
Bezoardicum (bezoar of) is a term used in alchemy and other practices
Bezoardicum (bezoar of) is a term applied to multiple substances used in alchemy and other practices. Bezoardicum joviale, or bezoar of Jupiter, is a regulus made by melting three ounces of regulus of antimony and two of block tin. This is then powde
Chemistry: A Volatile History
Chemistry: A Volatile History is a 2010 BBC documentary on the history of chemistry presented by Jim Al-Khalili. It was nominated for the 2010 British Academy Television Awards in the category Specialist Factual. Episode 1: Discovering the Elements Introductio
Calcination
Calcination is thermal treatment of a solid chemical compound (e.g. mixed carbonate ores) whereby the compound is raised to high temperature without melting under restricted supply of ambient oxygen (i.e. gaseous O2 fraction of air), generally for the purpose of removing impurities or volat