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Un día sin química
¿Os podéis imaginar un día sin química? Yo no, pero en la American Chemical Society han hecho el esfuerzo y han editado un video (duración de menos de 2 minutos) de lo que sería un día sin química. Por supuesto, el video está editado en blanco y negro, pues tenemos colores gracias a la química.
El video lo podéis encontrar en http://bytesizescience.com/index.cfm/2011/1/20/A-Day-Without-Chemistry.
Un día sin química sería un día sin:
En esta imagen (del video) se indican algunas aportaciones de la química para nuestro bienestar diario. El video y esta imagen son suficientes para destacar el papel de la química.
Bernardo Herradón
IQOG-CSIC

Coming back to this one, definitely, and a quick visit to lifelongalliance only made me more sure of that, the kind of writing that makes you want to set aside time later rather than rushing through it now while distracted by everything else competing for attention on the screen today across so many tabs.
Found this useful, the points line up well with what I have been thinking about lately, and a stop at heritageunitybond added some angles I had not considered yet, definitely walking away with more than I came for which is the best outcome from time spent reading online for any kind of topic.
Honest take is that this was better than I expected when I clicked through, and a look at directionpowersvelocity reinforced that, the bar for online content has dropped so much that finding something thoughtful and well constructed feels almost noteworthy now which says more about the average than about this site itself.
Probably worth setting aside a longer block to read more carefully than I can right now, and a stop at growthflowsforwardnow confirmed the longer block plan, the impulse to schedule dedicated time for a sites archive is itself a measure of trust and this site has earned that scheduling impulse from me clearly today actually.
Closed it feeling I had taken something away rather than just consumed something, and a stop at growthunlocksprogress extended that taking away feeling, the difference between content I extract value from and content I just pass through is something I track informally and this site is consistently in the value extraction column for me.
Thanks for the breakdown, it gave me a clearer picture of something I had been confused about for a while now, and a stop at collaborativesuccessbond closed the remaining gaps in my understanding nicely, no need to hunt around twenty other articles to put the pieces together which is a real time saver.
Worth recognising that the post did not pretend to be the final word on the topic, and a stop at clarityleadsmovement continued that humility, content that admits its own scope and limits is more trustworthy than content that overreaches and this site has clearly developed the editorial maturity to know what it can and cannot claim well.
If patience for careful reading is rare these days finding sites that reward it is rarer still, and a stop at claritymotion extended that rare reward, the diminishing returns on shallow content reading have made me more selective about where to spend reading time and this site is meeting the higher selectivity bar consistently.
Now planning to share the link with a small group of readers I trust, and a look at visionarypartnersclub suggested more material to share with the same group, recommending content into a curated circle requires confidence in the recommendation and this site is making me confident in those personal recommendations on multiple separate occasions now.
Now adjusting my mental model of how the topic fits into the broader landscape, and a look at focusignition extended that adjustment, content that affects my structural understanding rather than just my factual knowledge is content with deeper impact and this site is providing those structural updates at a meaningful rate consistently across topics.
Reading this back to back with a similar piece elsewhere made the quality difference obvious, and a stop at progressstructure only widened the gap, comparing content side by side is a useful exercise and the gap between this site and average competitors in the space is large enough to be noticeable from the first paragraph.
After reading several posts back to back the consistent voice across them is impressive, and a stop at focusdirection continued that voice consistency, sites that maintain a single coherent voice across many pieces by potentially many writers represent serious editorial discipline and this one has clearly developed the institutional consistency needed for that.
After reading several posts back to back the consistent voice across them is impressive, and a stop at progressformsnaturally continued that voice consistency, sites that maintain a single coherent voice across many pieces by potentially many writers represent serious editorial discipline and this one has clearly developed the institutional consistency needed for that.
Worth saying that the writing carries a particular kind of authority without making any explicit claims to it, and a stop at visionactionloop extended that earned authority feeling, sites that demonstrate expertise through the quality of their explanations rather than by stating credentials are sites I trust most and this site has it.
Really clear writing, the kind that makes you want to share the link with someone who has been asking about the topic, and a quick browse through claritypathways only made me more sure of that, the information here stays useful long after the first read is done which says a lot.
Started reading and ended an hour later without realising the time had passed, and a look at actiondeployment produced the same time dilation effect, when content makes time feel different the writer has achieved something well beyond the average and this site is producing that experience for me reliably across multiple readings.
Bookmark earned and shared the link with one specific person who would care, and a look at directioncreatesleverage got the same targeted share, sharing carefully rather than broadcasting is a discipline I try to maintain and this site is generating shares from me at a sustainable rate rather than the spam rate of viral content.
Came in for one specific question and got answers to three I had not even thought to ask, and a look at focusguidesexecution extended that bonus value pattern, the kind of resource that anticipates reader needs rather than just answering the literal question asked is the gold standard and this site reaches it.
Solid endorsement from me, the writing earns it, and a look at unitedvisionbond continues to earn it across the broader site too, the kind of operation that maintains quality across many pages rather than just one viral post is a sign of serious commitment and that is what I see here clearly across what I read.
Reading more of the archives is now on my plan for the weekend, and a stop at claritypowersmovement confirmed the archive worth the time, the rare archive worth a dedicated reading session rather than just casual sampling is the rare archive of serious work and this site has clearly produced enough of that work to warrant the deeper exploration.
If I were grading sites on this topic this one would receive high marks, and a stop at momentumchannel continued earning those high marks, the informal grading I do mentally for content sources is something I take seriously even though it is informal and this site has been receiving consistent high marks across multiple sessions today.
Comfortable read, finished it without realising how much time had passed, and a look at strategictrustnetwork pulled me into more pages the same way, the absence of friction in good content lets time disappear and that is one of the highest compliments I can pay any piece of writing I find online during a regular search session.
Just want to flag that this was useful and not bury the appreciation in caveats, and a look at visiontrajectory earned the same direct praise, recognising good work without hedging it with criticism is something I try to practice because over qualified compliments tend to read as backhanded and miss the point sometimes.
Bookmark earned and folder updated to track this site separately, and a look at directionalthinking confirmed the folder upgrade was the right call, organising my reading list so that good sites do not get lost in a sea of casual bookmarks is something I do more carefully now and this site warranted its own spot.
Decided not to skim despite my usual habit and was rewarded for the discipline, and a stop at intentionalpathway earned the same patient approach, training myself to recognise sites that warrant slower reading is part of being a careful online reader and this site is the kind that helps me practice that skill regularly.
Started reading and ended an hour later without realising the time had passed, and a look at relationshipdrivenbond produced the same time dilation effect, when content makes time feel different the writer has achieved something well beyond the average and this site is producing that experience for me reliably across multiple readings.
Liked that the post resisted a sales pitch ending, and a stop at focuscreatesenergy maintained the no pitch approach, content that ends without trying to convert me into a customer or subscriber is content that has confidence in its own value and this site is clearly playing the long game on reader trust.
A piece that read as the work of someone who reads carefully themselves, and a look at claritydrive continued that informed feel, writers who are also serious readers produce work with a different quality and this site reads as the product of someone steeped in good writing rather than just generating content for an audience.
Decided to subscribe to the RSS feed if there is one, and a stop at claritydrivesdecisions confirmed that decision, content that I want delivered to me proactively rather than just remembered when I have time is content that has earned a higher level of commitment from me as a reader looking for reliable sources.
Did not expect much when I clicked through but ended up reading the whole thing carefully, and a stop at directionalpathfinder kept that engagement going, sometimes the unassuming sites turn out to deliver more than the flashy ones which is something I have learned to look out for over time online lately and across topics.
Worth recognising that the post did not pretend to be the final word on the topic, and a stop at growthmoveswithalignment continued that humility, content that admits its own scope and limits is more trustworthy than content that overreaches and this site has clearly developed the editorial maturity to know what it can and cannot claim well.
A small thing but the line spacing and font choices made reading this physically pleasant, and a look at momentumworks maintained the same careful design, technical choices about typography are part of what makes online reading actually comfortable and this site has clearly invested in the design layer alongside the content layer carefully.
Now recognising the editorial wisdom of letting some questions remain open at the end, and a look at clarityanchorsgrowth continued that intellectual honesty, content that does not force closure on contested questions is content that respects the limits of knowledge and this site has clearly developed the maturity to know when to leave space.
One of the more thoughtful posts I have read recently on this topic, and a stop at growthmovement added even more weight to that impression, this is genuinely good content that holds its own against far better known sites in the same space without trying to imitate any of them at all which I appreciate.
A thoughtful read in a week that has been mostly noisy, and a look at trustedleadersbond carried that thoughtful quality across more pages, finding pockets of considered writing in a week of distractions is one of the small wins of careful curation and this site is providing those pockets at a sustainable rate.
My usual pattern is to skim and bounce but this site has reset that pattern temporarily, and a stop at actionunlocksvelocity maintained the slower reading mode, content that changes how I read is content with structural influence and this site has clearly nudged my reading behaviour toward something better at least for the duration of these visits.
Yesterday I was complaining about the state of online writing and today this site has temporarily fixed that complaint, and a look at progressigniter extended that mood reversal, the short term mood improvement that comes from finding good content is real and this site has produced that improvement for me at a useful moment.
Took longer than expected to finish because I kept stopping to think, and a stop at ideatraction did the same to me, content that provokes thought rather than just delivering information is in a different category and the team here is clearly working at that higher level rather than just cranking out posts.
Really like that there are no exclamation marks or all caps shouting throughout the post, and a quick visit to directionfeedsenergy maintained the same calm voice, restraint in punctuation signals confidence in the content and this site clearly trusts its substance to do the persuading rather than relying on typographic emphasis.
Looking for similar voices elsewhere has come up empty in my recent searches, and a stop at claritydrivenprogress extended the search frustration, the rare site that does what no other does in quite the same way is precious and this one has clearly developed a particular approach that I have not been able to find duplicates of.
A piece that built up gradually rather than front loading its main points, and a look at signalcreatesflow maintained the same gradual structure, content that trusts the reader to reach conclusions through accumulating reasoning is more persuasive than content that announces conclusions and then defends them and this site uses the persuasive approach.
If I had to defend the time I spend reading independent blogs this site would feature in the defence, and a look at clarityengine reinforced that defensive utility, the ongoing case for non algorithmic reading is one I make to myself periodically and sites like this one provide the actual evidence that supports the case clearly.
Reading this gave me something to think about for the rest of the afternoon, and after clarityroutehub I had even more to mull over, the kind of post that lingers in the background of your day rather than evaporating immediately is genuinely valuable in an attention economy that punishes depth rather than rewarding it.
Probably going to mention this site in a write up I am working on later this month, and a stop at collectivetrusthub provided more material for that potential mention, content worth referencing in my own published work rather than just personal reading is content with the highest endorsement level and this site has earned that endorsement.
Definitely returning here, that is decided, and a look at directioncreatesalignment only made the case stronger, this is one of those rare websites that rewards regular visits rather than feeling stale after the first read which is something I cannot say about most of the places I bookmark today across all my topics.