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Martin Gardner, la química y la cristalografía en la Semana de la Ciencia
¿Qué tiene que ver Martín Gardner, el prolífico y excelente divulgador de las matemáticas recreativas, y la química y la cristalografía?
Si quieres enterarte, acude a la sesión que tendrá lugar mañana lunes 3 de noviembre en la Facultad de Matemáticas de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Seguir leyendo……
Bernardo Herradón @QuimicaSociedad

Decided this was the kind of site I would defend in a discussion about good blog content, and a stop at lovetobuyz reinforced that, very few sites earn active defence rather than passive consumption and this one has clearly crossed that threshold for me without needing any explicit pitch from the writers themselves either.
Now feeling mildly impressed in a way I do not quite remember feeling about a blog in a while, and a stop at roamrunway extended that mild impression, content that produces specific positive emotional responses rather than just neutral information transfer is content with extra dimensions and this site has those extra dimensions clearly.
Reading this felt productive in a way most internet reading does not, and a look at palomonte continued that productive feeling, sometimes the open web feels like a waste of time but sites like this remind me why I still bother to look around rather than retreating to old reliable sources for everything I need.
Learned something from this without having to dig through layers of fluff, and a stop at francissmith added a bit more context that helped tie things together for me, definitely a useful corner of the internet for anyone who wants real information without the usual marketing nonsense around it that often ruins similar pages.
Now feeling slightly more optimistic about the state of independent writing online, and a stop at orderright extended that quiet optimism, sites like this one are the reason I have not given up on the open web entirely and finding them occasionally renews the case for paying attention to non algorithmic content sources today.
Got something practical out of this that I can apply later this week, and a stop at jackturner added more details to think about, this is exactly the kind of content I bookmark for future reference rather than the throwaway listicles that dominate most search results these days for almost any common topic.
Closed the laptop after this and let the ideas settle for a few hours, and a stop at ashleyaustin similarly rewarded reflective time, content that benefits from sitting with rather than racing past is the kind I want more of and the kind that this site appears to consistently produce week after week here.
Reading this brought back an idea I had set aside months ago, and a stop at softthrive added more substance to that idea, content that revives dormant projects in my own thinking is content with serious creative value and this site is contributing to my own work in ways I had not expected when first clicking through.
Glad I gave this a chance instead of bouncing on the headline, and after softsavanna I was certain I had made the right call, snap judgements based on titles miss a lot of good content and this is a reminder to slow down and check things out before scrolling past in a hurry.
Closed several other tabs to focus on this one as I read, and a stop at johnmartinez held my undivided attention the same way, content that earns full focus in an attention environment full of competing pulls is content doing something genuinely well and the team behind it deserves recognition for that achievement consistently.
Reading this prompted a brief but useful conversation with a colleague who happened to walk by, and a stop at sleeppower extended that conversational seed, content that becomes a starting point for in person discussion rather than ending in solitary reading is content with social generative energy and this site has plenty of it apparently.
I usually skim posts like these but this one held my attention all the way through, and a stop at routepoint did the same, that is a strong endorsement coming from me because I am usually quick to bounce when content gets repetitive or fails to deliver on its initial promise made in the headline.
Found this through a search that was generic enough I did not expect quality results, and a look at a-nz39 continued the surprisingly good experience, search engines occasionally still surface excellent independent content if you scroll past the obvious paid and high authority results which is reassuring to remember sometimes.
In the middle of an otherwise scattered day this post landed as a moment of focus, and a stop at multiproducta extended that focused feeling across more pages, content that anchors a fragmented day rather than contributing to the fragmentation is content with real centring effect and this site is providing that anchoring function for me.
Worth pointing out that the writer made the topic feel more interesting than I had been expecting, and a look at synergista continued that elevation effect, content that improves the apparent quality of its subject through skilled treatment is doing something real and this site has clearly developed that kind of editorial alchemy throughout.
Really appreciate the lack of pop ups, modals, cookie banners stacking on top of each other, and a quick visit to sforzandoa confirmed the same clean approach across the rest of the site, technical decisions about user experience are part of what makes content actually pleasant to engage with for sure.
Just sat back at the end of the post and felt grateful that someone took the time to write it, and a look at blog66hotels extended that gratitude across more of the site, recognising effort behind quality work is part of what makes the open web a community rather than just a marketplace today.
Even from a single post the editorial care is clear, and a stop at expoteco extended that care across more pages, the kind of attention to quality that shows up in every paragraph is what separates serious sites from the rest and this one has clearly invested in that paragraph level attention across what I have read.
A quiet kind of confidence runs through the writing, and a look at blog33about carried that same understated assurance, confidence without bragging is the most attractive register for online writing and the writers here have clearly developed it through practice rather than affecting it through stylistic tricks that would feel hollow eventually.
Closed it feeling slightly more competent in the topic than I started, and a stop at bostonclimbers reinforced that competence boost, real learning is rare in casual online reading but it does happen sometimes and this site managed to make it happen for me today which is genuinely worth pausing to acknowledge.
Looking through the archives suggests this site has been doing this for a while at this level, and a look at blog33admit confirmed the long term consistency, sites that have maintained quality across years rather than just a recent stretch are sites with serious editorial discipline and this one has clearly been at it for a while.
Now setting this aside as a model of how to write thoughtfully on the topic, and a stop at radicalweb extended that model status, content that becomes a reference for how a kind of writing should be done is content with influence beyond its own readership and this site is reaching that level for me clearly today.
Really like that there are no exclamation marks or all caps shouting throughout the post, and a quick visit to flavorfusionforge 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.
Reading this slowly in the morning before opening email, and a stop at worldhenchmen extended that protected attention, content that earns the prime morning reading slot before the daily distractions begin is content with elevated status and this site has earned that prime slot consistently in my recent reading habits clearly.
Even across multiple posts the writers voice has remained consistent in a way I appreciate, and a stop at spreadinga continued that voice, sites that maintain editorial consistency across many pieces have something most sites lack and this one has clearly worked out how to keep its voice steady across what reads as a growing archive.
A piece that reads like it was written for me without claiming to be written for me, and a look at budumaa produced the same fit, when the writer audience match clicks naturally without being engineered through demographic targeting you know the writing is solid and this site has that natural fit consistently for me.
Without comparing too aggressively to other sources this one stands out for the right reasons, and a look at katherinekrause continued that distinctive quality, content that distinguishes itself through substance rather than style tricks is content with lasting differentiation and this site has clearly chosen substance based differentiation as its core editorial strategy.
Beyond the immediate post itself the editorial sensibility behind the site is what struck me, and a stop at a-nz36 continued displaying that sensibility, content that reveals editorial choices through accumulated reading is content with structural quality and this site has clearly developed an underlying approach worth identifying through multiple sessions of reading.
Honestly the simplicity is what makes this work, the topic is not buried under filler words or overly complex examples, and a quick look at blog33mother showed the same sensible style, I left with what I came for and no headache from over reading which is a real win these days.
After several visits I am now confident this site is one to follow seriously, and a stop at bookwardsa reinforced that confidence, the gradual building of trust through repeated quality exposures is the only sustainable way to develop reader loyalty and this site is building that loyalty in me through patient consistent work consistently.
Now feeling mildly impressed in a way I do not quite remember feeling about a blog in a while, and a stop at appcrest extended that mild impression, content that produces specific positive emotional responses rather than just neutral information transfer is content with extra dimensions and this site has those extra dimensions clearly.
Just sat with this for a bit longer than I usually would because the points are worth thinking about, and after halohost I had even more to chew on, the kind of post that nudges your thinking forward without forcing the issue is something I have always appreciated in good writing online.
Reading this gave me a small sense of progress on a topic I have been slowly working through, and a stop at drnicoleweaver added another step forward, learning happens in small increments across many sources and finding sources that consistently contribute is the actual practical value of careful curation in an information rich world.
Skipped past the first paragraph thinking it was setup and had to come back when the rest referenced it, and a stop at guamsymphony similarly rewarded careful reading from the start, content where every paragraph carries weight is content I now know to read from the beginning rather than skipping ahead.
Recommended to anyone working in or curious about this area, the depth and clarity combine well, and a look at joshnorman keeps that going across more pages, the kind of site that earns regular visits rather than chasing trends has my respect because it suggests genuine commitment to the topic itself rather than to chasing trends.
Now feeling the rare pleasure of trusting a source completely on first encounter, and a look at zincbyte extended that initial trust into something more durable, the calibration of trust to evidence is something I do informally and this site has earned high trust through the cumulative weight of multiple consistently good posts already.
Came here from another site and ended up exploring much further than I planned, and a look at physicsgoldmine only encouraged more exploration, the kind of place where one click leads to another not through manipulative design but through genuinely interesting content is rare and worth highlighting when found like this somewhere on the open internet.
Glad the writer did not feel compelled to cover every possible angle of the topic, focus is a virtue, and a stop at softgorge reflected the same disciplined scope, knowing what to leave out is half of what makes good writing good and this post has clearly been edited with that principle in mind.
Reading this prompted a small redirection in something I was working on, and a stop at devomega extended that redirecting influence, content that affects my actual work rather than just my thinking has the highest practical impact and this site is providing that level of influence for me at a sustainable rate apparently.
Felt like the writer was speaking directly to someone with my level of curiosity, neither talking down nor showing off, and a stop at dylanbell kept that comfortable matching going, finding writing that meets you where you are rather than asking you to climb up or stoop down feels great every time it happens.
Thanks for taking the time to write this, it is clear that some thought went into how each point would land, and after I went through wickedradio I had a better grip on the topic, real value without the usual marketing noise people have to put up with online when searching for answers.
Quality you can feel from the first paragraph, the writer clearly knows the topic and how to share it, and a quick look at devfusion confirmed the same depth runs throughout the rest of the site as well which is rare and worth pointing out when it happens online for any reader passing through.
A genuine compliment to the writer for keeping the post focused on what mattered, and a look at societynatural continued that disciplined focus, focus is a editorial choice that compounds across many small decisions and this site has clearly made those small decisions consistently across what I have read so far this week here.
Genuinely well crafted writing, the kind that makes the topic look easier than it actually is, and a look at earthingshoes added even more depth, you can feel the experience behind every line which is something only writers who have been at this for a while can pull off with this level of grace.
A handful of memorable phrases from this one I will probably use later, and a look at richardmorales added a couple more, content that contributes language to my own communication rather than just facts is content with a different kind of utility and this site is providing that linguistic utility consistently across what I read.
Worth saying that the prose reads naturally without straining for style, and a stop at weretail maintained the same unforced quality, writing that achieves elegance without effort is the highest tier and this site has clearly worked out how to land that effortless quality consistently rather than only on the writers best days.
My friends would appreciate a few of these posts and I will be sending links accordingly, and a look at eastwoodcenter added more pages to my share queue, content that earns shares to specific people in specific contexts is content with social utility and this site is generating those targeted shares from me consistently lately.
Worth flagging that the post handled an angle of the topic I had not seen elsewhere, and a look at blog44fast extended that fresh treatment, content that finds underexplored corners of well covered subjects is genuinely valuable and this site has demonstrated that exploratory editorial approach across multiple pieces in my reading sessions today.
Worth recommending broadly to anyone who reads on the topic, and a look at heidiharrington only confirms that, the rare combination of accessibility and depth in this site makes it suitable for both newcomers and people who already know the area which is hard to pull off in any blog format today and rarely managed.
Now adding a small note in my reading log that this site is one to watch, and a look at appalpha reinforced the watch status, the few sites I track deliberately rather than encounter accidentally are sites I expect ongoing returns from and this one has cleared the bar for that elevated tracking based on what I read.