A one square inch column of Earth's atmosphere from the surface to the exosphere weighs roughly 14.75 pounds due to the natural seeking of equilibrium. This is similar to how a solution works with a solvent and solute being separated by a membrane.
The clean eating movement promotes the idea of toxin elimination from your body through heavy restrictions on what you eat, but is often met with contradicting loopholes like allowing coffee or alcohol while consuming only certain types of salt.
Researchers studying 830 million year old salt crystals in central Australia have found evidence of microorganisms that could still be alive in a dormant state. The study, published in the journal Geology, reveals the cubes of original liquid from which the salt grew may contain preserved micro-habitats that provide a home for the bacteria.
The process of cell growth and self-organization is a continuous conversion of molecules into more of the cell itself, including the formation of carboxylic acids and fatty acids that make up the cell membranes, leading to a direction in the process.
A swimmer describes his experience of diving into cold water with his brother and how it felt like his legs were falling apart.
Comedian Matt Rife shares a story of accidentally taking half a bump of cocaine out of a cigarette filter during a night out with friends.