#their natural chemistry is >>>>>>>

[bluemoose86]

Ok but Astrid breaking down and telling Rachel about her husband having an affair,,,,,,of course she would help Rachel with the fish, that’s who she is. But Astrid, beautiful, perfect Astrid, who walls herself off from everyone, who keeps her emotions hidden under the glamorous front she’s crafted for years, finally letting those walls come down? Finally exposing herself, her real self to someone, finally letting herself be vulnerable? When she very easily could have brushed it aside with a smile and soft assurances like she’s done her entire life? Like…Rachel was THE first person she told. And on-screen, she was the ONLY person that Astrid VOLUNTARILY told about Michael’s affair. I’m sure everyone else found out about it but Rachel was T H E first one. Astrid isn’t even this vulnerable WITH HER OWN FAMILY, or with Nick, who’s kind of basically her best friend? Or at least the relative she’s closest with? SHE AND NICK HAVE KNOWN EACH OTHER THEIR ENTIRE LIVES AND I DONT THINK HE EVER FINDS OUT IN THE ENTIRE MOVIE??????? Just…Rachel making Astrid feel safe enough to show her emotions for the first time in god knows how long. That scene makes me scream every time I watch it. Astrid deserves so much better than what she got and Rachel gives that to her without even trying.

#AND THEIR LITTLE HAND HOLDING MOMENT AT THE WEDDING I CANT #yes this is a Rachel x Astrid post fight me #their natural chemistry is >>>>>>> #fr you can’t tell me that’s not a little bit gay #you can’t #crazy rich asians #cra #Rachel Chu #Astrid Leong #Constance Wu #Gemma Chan #Rachel x Astrid #Astrid x Rachel

[drulalovescas]

How funny is it that Supernatural wanted to replace Castiel with Anna as the angel to guide Dean through the Apocalypse. And Dean and hers romance would parallel that of Sam and Ruby's. But Cas was too popular. And beloved. So they killed Anna and left Cas. And so Cas and Dean's relationship ended up paralleling Sam and Ruby's roman-- [gunshots]

#they were literally planning the big Dean / Anna romance #but Cas was an immediately hit #and JenMish chemistry was just too insane #so they just killed Anna off and Cas naturally took over the role she was supposed to play #but no homo #supernatural #spn #destiel

[beakers-and-telescopes]

OKAY THIS ARTICLE IS SO COOL

I'm going to try to explain this in a comprehensible way, because honestly it's wild to wrap your head around even for me, who has a degree in chemistry. But bear with me.

Okay, so. Solids, right? They are rigid enough to hold their shape, but aside from that they are quite variable. Some solids are hard, others are soft, some are brittle or rubbery or malleable. So what determines these qualities? And what creates the rigid structure that makes a solid a solid? Most people would tell you that it depends on the atoms that make up the solid, and the bonds between those atoms. Rubber is flexible because of the polymers it's made of, steel is strong because of the metallic bonds between its atoms. And this applies to all solids. Or so everybody thought.

A paper published in the journal Nature has discovered that biological materials such as wood, fungi, cotton, hair, and anything else that can respond to the humidity in the environment may be composed of a new class of matter dubbed "hydration solids". That's because the rigidity and solidness of the materials doesn't actually come from the atoms and bonds, but from the water molecules hanging out in between.

So basically, try to imagine a hydration solid as a bunch of balloons taped together to form a giant cube, with the actual balloon part representing the atoms and bonds of the material, and the air filling the balloons as the water in the pores of the solid. What makes this "solid" cube shaped? It's not because of the rubber at all, but the air inside. If you took out all the air from inside the balloons, the structure wouldn't be able to hold its shape.

Ozger Sahin, one of the paper's authors, said

"When we take a walk in the woods, we think of the trees and plants around us as typical solids. This research shows that we should really think of those trees and plants as towers of water holding sugars and proteins in place. It's really water's world."

And the great thing about this discovery (and one of the reasons to support its validity) is that thinking about hydration solids this way makes the math so so so much easier. Before this, if you wanted to calculate how water interacts with organic matter, you would need advanced computer simulations. Now, there are simple equations that you can do in your head. Being able to calculate a material's properties using basic physics principles is a really big deal, because so far we have only been able to do that with gasses (PV=nRT anyone?). Expanding that to a group that encompasses 50-90% of the biological world around us is huge.

#science #stem #science side of tumblr #stemblr #biology #chemistry #scientists #biochemistry #studyblr #physics #nature

[moffnat]

And the world will be better for this That one man, scorned and covered with scars Still strove with his last ounce of courage To reach the unreachable star

#dave jones putting this song on the halsin playlist changed my brain chemistry #halsin #bg3edit #gamesedit #*bg3 #*mine #baldur's gate 3 #my sad sweet brave baby nature man #bear daddy

[khruschevshoe]

There's just something very specific about homoerotic character-enveloping friendships from around 2010 where they're semi-aware that gay people exist but queerbaiting isn't quite a thing yet sp their relationship consumes the narrative and changes them both irrevocably forever and they end in tragedy but the ending is JUST open enough for the fic writers to wriggle into that just makes me go fucking FERAL

#yes this is about trobed and merthur #trobed #merthur #merlin emrys #merlin x arthur #troy x abed #abed nadir #troy barnes #arthur pendragon #geothermal escapism #the diamond of the day #these two ships fundamentally altered my brain chemistry #I'll just be doing something else and randomly think about them #i honest to god don't think they'd be as poweful without the tragedy #i want to read every fix it fic specifically because of the unfinished tragic nature of their endings #because of the ways these characters fundamentally alter each other's lives so they can't exist without each other #platonic romantic who cares it's queer baby #two sides of the same coin

[sysy-studyblr]

tuesday 06/07/23

started proper university research. the path forward is mucky and its hard :(

♫ bodies - dominic fike ♫

#studyblr #studyspo #study aesthetic #stem #women in stem #studying #chemistry #physics #light academia #nature studying #light academia aesthetic #dark academia aesthetic #dark academia #chaotic academia #pretty studying #aesthetic studying

[catoscloves]

there's something to be said about gale telling peeta that katniss will choose the person she can't survive without - a sentiment that katniss notices lacks any mention of love or comfort or affection, only partnership and practicality. because survival is the basis of gale and katniss's relationship - their relationship is the product of an oppressive regime where so many people starve and die and suffer. they built a partnership out of pragmatic necessity - friendship and affection and yes, even love, did spring from that, but nevertheless, survival was the foundation for them, and the fact that the majority of their dynamic is spent in the woods and this is the only place gale sees her happy is symbolic of that.

but her relationship with peeta is extremely different. he gives her laughter and comfort and joy no matter where they are. he balances out the temperamental and volatile nature (a characteristic she shares with gale as a result of their conditions) with peacefulness and an appreciation for beauty and goodness. they have a trust and camaraderie and friendship that extends far beyond the need for survival, a bond that connects them beyond merely the need to stay alive and protect their loved ones. it is with peeta that she truly lives and laughs and loves and betters herself. peeta notices and brings out the most wonderful parts of her cold, dispassionate exterior (mockingjay, suzanne collins), gives her an appreciation for beauty in life (dandelion in the spring, the pearl on the beach, etc). he's the calmness and peacefulness that she needs to truly live and feel free and safe, while gale is violence and storms and outbursts (which she may agree with, but his tendencies to choose violence don't satisfy katniss's emotional needs in a relationship like peeta does).

to gale and katniss, love and relationships and friendships and human connection come second to practical concerns and the mere desire to simply not die. for peeta and katniss, love and life are about far more than just survival, which is why they share an emotionally charged connection that's stronger than what gale and katniss have.

#the hunger games #is this supposed to he anti GK because it truly isn't #I think they have great chemistry and a somewhat well written dynamic and are certainly compatible #they're just too similar and thematically peeta and katniss fit the message of thg more #also for people who have known each other six years g & k are honestly far less developed and feel less natural #than her and peeta #anti galeniss #i suppose #everlark #katniss everdeen #peeta mellark #katniss x peeta #otp: dandelion in the spring #anna reads thg

[unspokenmantra]

#firefly #fireflies #vaga-lume #vagalumes #insects #insetos #light #energy #chemistry #nature #green #yellow #mood #🖤

[todayontumblr]

Thursday, February 8.

You may

When the going gets tough, the tough get nothing but the very best: all the serotonin money can't buy. So if you, weary traveler, should come to our door this most oppressive Thursday, February 8, like an impoverished Robin Hood fox cartoon, bespectacled, bedraggled, and be shaking a measly tin of coin in our direction, then welcome. Let us fill your tin with all the crumbs we can muster—and then some.

#today on tumblr #serotonin #serotonin boost #serotonin ii #kitty cats #nature #nature aesthetic #serum #poll #chemistry #wholesome #coin #just a crumb

[sicklyseraphnsuch]

Talking real quick about relationships

Not just in a shipping sense but in a functional sense

Sure, Simon has friends and family who look out for him. But this show, and even before in Adventure Time, puts such an emphasis on finding someone who really "gets you".

And sure, a wish to be "Seen" and "Understood" is inherent. But it sure is sad. Even when people love you, when they don't understand you - their love is still valid and treasured but that need to be understood can keep someone feeling isolated even when surrounded by loved ones.

That's what Simon is chasing - he is loved - he is treasured. But he wants to be understood, and no one in Ooo can give him that.

#simon petrikov #adventure time #fionna and cake #fionna and cake spoilers #something something #the inherent nature of being a feeling machine that thinks #loneliness isnt about romance or friendship #i think i understood chemistry a little more now

[8rujaa]

yesterdays sunset was unreal

#it did things to my brain chemistry #photography #nature #sunset #brain vomit

[lilidawnonthemoon]

#current hyperfixation is Pyramid Game & all its gayness and especially these two #what do you all know about SUJAEUN #i didn’t read the webtoon and started watching it for my girl Bona a bit reluctantly because of the intense bullying #and I'm enjoying it Bona picks her roles well & truly is a talented actress I can’t be mad even tho I miss her as an idol/ WJSN #didn’t expect so much gayness it’s not just vibes like 25 21 or implied like it’s canon with the idol trainee Yerim & her “bestie” Eunjung #and the bisexual “pervert” who joins them as the end of EP 4 lol #they’re all shippable tho like Doa why you looking at Suji like this (impressed with Seulki's acting btw its natural) #Suji is such an interesting character I love her & her dynamics with Jaeun and how they balance each other out (also CHEMISTRY) #I also really like Jaeun’s actress! #ryu dain #kim jiyeon #kdrama #pyramid game #2024 #photoshoot #bona #sujaeun #sung suji #myeong jaeun

[diazfox]

ship so good one of the actors literally admits that the chemistry is so palpable that he agrees with what the fans see and never had to fake it

#'like i watch the same show' the SASS... #it's giving 'u gotta be blind to not see buddie' and i love it #also how cool is it that he could say the last part about not needing to lean in or away? #that's a flex tbvh like how many actors can say that their chemistry flows that naturally #oliver stark when i get you... #911 #911 on abc #evan buckley #buddie #911 abc #eddie diaz #oliver stark #911 season 7 #bi buck

[beakers-and-telescopes]

With the fast fashion industry… how it is… finding sustainable ways to make fabric is super important.  Fibers from synthetic fabrics make up 35% of the microplastics that make their way to the ocean.  Natural fibers sourced from plants or animals are much more environmentally sound options, including silk.

Currently, the only way to get natural silk on a large scale is to harvest it from silkworms.  You’ve probably heard about the strength and durability of spider silk (it is 6x stronger than Kevlar!) but as of yet there hasn’t been a good way of getting it.  Raising spiders the way people do silkworms isn’t really an option.  Spiders need a lot of room to build their webs compared to silkworms, and individual spiders don’t produce that much silk.  Plus, when you put a whole bunch of spiders in captivity together, they tend to start eating each other.

Attempts to artificially recreate spider silk have also been less than successful.  Spider silk has a surface layer of glycoproteins and lipids on it that works as a sort of anti-aging “skin”- allowing the silk to withstand conditions such as sunlight and humidity.  But this layer has been very tricky to reproduce.

However, as scientists in China realized, silkworms produce that same kind of layer on their silk.  So what if we just genetically modified silkworms to produce spider silk?

That is exactly what the researchers at Donghua University in Shanghai did.  A team of researchers introduced spider silk protein genes to silkworms using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and microinjections in silkworm eggs.  In addition to this, they altered the spider silk proteins so that they would interact properly with the other proteins in silkworm glands.  And it worked!  This is the first study ever to produce full length spider silk proteins from silkworms.

The applications of this are incredibly exciting.  In addition to producing comfortable textiles and new, innovative bulletproof vests, silkworm generated spider silk could be used in cutting edge smart materials or even just to create better performing sutures.  In the future, this team intends to research how to modify this new spider silk to be even stronger, and they are confident that “large-scale commercialization is on the horizon."

#science #chemistry #biology #sustainability #fashion #bugs #spiders #silkworms #nature #biochemistry #stemblr #genetics

[roversrovers]

At the centre of Rosalind Franklin’s tombstone in London’s Willesden Jewish Cemetery is the word “scientist”. This is followed by the inscription, “Her research and discoveries on viruses remain of lasting benefit to mankind.” As one of the twentieth century’s pre-eminent scientists, Franklin’s work has benefited all of humanity. The one-hundredth anniversary of her birth this month is prompting much reflection on her career and research contributions, not least Franklin’s catalytic role in unravelling the structure of DNA.

. . .

But Franklin’s remarkable work on DNA amounts to a fraction of her record and legacy. She was a tireless investigator of nature’s secrets, and worked across biology, chemistry and physics, with a focus on research that mattered to society. She made important advances in the science of coal and carbon, and she became an expert in the study of viruses that cause plant and human diseases. In essence, it is because of Franklin, her collaborators and successors, that today’s researchers are able to use tools such as DNA sequencing and X-ray crystallography to investigate viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.

. . .

Franklin was an inveterate traveller on the global conference circuit and a collaborator with international partners. She won a rare grant (with Klug) from the US National Institutes of Health. She was a global connector in the booming early days of research into virus structures: an expert in pathogenic viruses who had gained an international reputation and cared deeply about putting her research to use. It is a travesty that Franklin is mostly remembered for not receiving full credit for her contributions to the discovery of DNA’s structure. That part of Franklin’s life story must never be forgotten, but she was so much more than the “wronged heroine”, and it’s time to recognize her for the full breadth and depth of her research career.

#rosalind franklin #nature #article #science #research #dna #covid #biology #chemistry #physics #medicine #health #histroy #women's history #x ray

[trashy-greyjoy]

maybe i'm just not used to actors actually having chemistry these days, but something about carmy's conversations with sydney just feel more genuine and (to quote ayo) more intimate than the conversations they have with other people. they both just seem so open and ready to know more about each other. carmy consistently prompts her keep talking and asks questions and neither of them really seem to have reservations about sharing their vulnerabilities and worries. like they can just talk to each other with full honesty and openness and just a natural desire to know more about the other person and i really love that.

#“say more please” #like yeah carmy is a good conversationalist and an active listener but this conversations with syd just seem genuine i cant explain #both of them just truly want to hear what he other person has to say #sydcarmy #the bear #whether you see them as platonic or romantic their current friendship just feels so natural #i think that speaks a lot to how close jeremy and ayo are and how honest their chemistry is #i just love them