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Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in phenomenon of life:
Nobel Prize winner Schrödinger wrote about entropy in biology. Was he right or wrong?He delivered a series of interesting lectures and published a brilliant book with his fresh ideas on the role of flows of entropy in life of organisms. However do all the facts we know support his opinions?
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Erwin Schrödinger (1944), "What Is Life? : The Physical Aspect of the Living Cell".
On his book, Wikipedia:
What Is Life? is a 1944 non-fiction science book written for the lay reader by physicist Erwin Schrödinger. The book was based on a course of public lectures delivered by Schrödinger in February 1943, under the auspices of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies at Trinity College, Dublin. The lectures attracted an audience of about 400, who were warned "that the subject-matter was a difficult one and that the lectures could not be termed popular, even though the physicist’s most dreaded weapon, mathematical deduction, would hardly be utilized."[1] Schrödinger's lecture focused on one important question: "how can the events in space and time which take place within the spatial boundary of a living organism be accounted for by physics and chemistry?"[1]
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- What do you think on the term 'ecosystem health', especially in case of aquatic ecosystems?
Ecosystem health is a term that became broadly used. However the interpretation of it might be different. It is interesting to hear opinions of colleagues about this, especially in case of freshwater ecosystems and marine ecosystems.
- Which posts on ecology, environmental science, attracted interest, were approved, favorited by users recently?
It is interesting and useful to know opinion of colleagues, other users of Internet.
- What were the origin and first steps of biochemical ecology?
Biochemical ecology is a relatively new area of ecological and environmental sciences.
- Which videos on water quality and water pollution would you recommend?
Video provides useful information and stimulates interest.
- What is your interpretation of the term 'biota'?
What is your opinion, is biota 'a sum of all organisms' or 'biological community' or maybe something else?
- What is the role of biota in water self-purification?
Self-purification is a very important phenomenon in aquatic ecosystems.
- What are Japanese and Chinese key words of the ecotoxicology book, Biological Effects of Surfactants?
Japanese and Chinese key words may help Japanese-speaking and Chinese-speaking students and young scientists to find useful information on ecotoxicology and environmental toxicology of detergents and synthetic surfactants that is presented in this book.
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- Which variant of Chinese language is more universal, broader understood in the words: traditional or simplified one?
Google provides computer translation into Chinese traditional and into Chinese simplified. Which variant is understood by a larger number of people in the world?
- What are future prospects for using sorption and biosorption for environmental technology to treat polluted water?
Some authors consider sorption and biosorption as useful phenomena to treat wastewaters and to improve water quality. Both inorganic pollutants (heavy metals and others) and organic pollutants are considered.
- Which fresh and productive fundamental concepts emerged in aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology during recent decades?
The textbooks on ecology and ecotoxicology are surprisingly old-fashioned. I want to identify what is really innovative in this important but conservative area of science.
- What are the French and Italian key words of the ecotoxicology book titled: Biological Effects of Surfactants?
French and Italian universities showed interest in the issues of environmental toxicology of detergents analyzed this book, it was acquired by several French and Italian university libraries.
- What are the key words of the ecotoxicology book titled: Biological Effects of Surfactants?
Key words are useful and helpful in searching new scientific information on environmental toxicology and ecological hazards of detergents.
- What is the best way to increase visibility of scientific papers published in non-English languages?
Scientific papers in non-English languages have low visibility... However something should be done to improve the situation if possible...
- Is expression 'Chinese language' a wrong way to say 'Mandarin language'?
I met both expressions, 'Chinese language' and 'Mandarin language'. I want to understand better which of them is more recommended. Is my understanding correct that in the Google translator, 'Chinese language' means 'Mandarin language'.?
- Are there English ecology publications with French keywords?
French key words could be useful to some French-speaking students. There are 74 million French-speaking persons in the world. Their knowledge of English varies. (France and its territories, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, Haiti, Luxembourg, Algeria, Central African Republic and other Francophonie member states). It is interesting that the International Organisation of La Francophonie includes 57 states, the total population is ca. 1 billion.
Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in 官話 / 官话:
Chinese key words to environmental science papers in European journals?Chinese scientists and students are very active in doing scientific research. The Chinese (Mandarin) key words would make it easier to Chinese students to find useful papers published in Europe. The answer to this question would help young Chinese researchers....There are 955 million persons who speak Mandarin language (China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia),
Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in scientific publications:
English is #1 in science; which language is second in importance?I would like to hear your opinion on which language is the second most important in science after English.
- How happened that ancient Greeks invented the word 'atom' if they did not know facts of modern physics?
It is really a mystery to me. Please explain it who can! Tags: atoms, physics, fundamental science, history of science, wisdom, Greek language, ancient Greek civilization,..
- Do all birds get enough food to cover the huge loss of energy for flying and during cold nights?
I never heard of any serious scientific studies of energy balance in birds. And it is not easy to do this in terms of methodology. It is clear that insectivorous birds do not get enough energy from their food (insects)!
Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in controversial issues:
How is the average temperature of the Earth surface calculated?It is a key issue in the analysis of global warming. The temp is is a variable at various points and locations; it is a variable during the year. So it is not a trivial thing to calculate the average. Who can explain it how is it done?
- Is the concept of biogeocoenosis (biogeocenosis) well known in Western countries?
This concept was originated by a Russian researcher Professor Sukachev, who was a productive scientist in ecology.
Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in priority in discoveries:
Are scientific discoveries sometimes ascribed to wrong persons?History of science is full of interesting situations. Scientific priority is an important issue. Please tell us about situations when a wrong person became famous for a discovery that was made by another person...
- Relevant publications on chemical regulation in ecosystems and populations?
This is an important area of ecology.
- Is citation rate an objective measure of merit of the scientific publication?
This question is not that simple. Tags: metrics, value of scientific publications, articles, papers, evaluation, bibliometric information, citations,
- Most important recent achievements in using plant seedlings to assess toxicity and environmental hazards from chemicals that pollute water?
Tests with plant seedlings are an important alternative to animal testing.
- Environment science research results at Moscow State University?
This University has a number of departments that are active in environmental science, environmental protection, ecology, man-made impact studies. This university is No.1 in Russian Federation.
- Which variant of the two is better: ecosystem services or ecosystem's services?
It is important to use the most correct expression when we discuss issues of ecology, environmental science, and sustainability.
- Which scientific achievements of Russian scientists (especially in areas relevant to biology, ecology, environment) are most known internationally?
It is interesting to know the opinion of international colleagues, researchers, students.
Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in black energy:
Do black matter and energy mean that the law of constance of matter and energy is no longer universal?To put it in simple English, the concepts of black matter and black energy are not compatible with the law of constance of matter and energy.
Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in omissions in textbooks:
Who was the first scientist who discovered viruses?I read some large textbooks on microbiology (they included virology as well), and found no indication of who discovered viruses.
- Do bioethics considerations lead to less rigorous study of health safety of new household chemicals?
Bioethics considerations lead to non-using animals in toxicity studies of household chemical products. Does it mean that nobody knows whether they are toxic and bad to health?
- What is the cost of toxicity assessment of a chemical using mice or rats?
To get reliable data, it is necessary to use a substantial number of the animals.
- Are nanomaterials more toxic than the bigger particles of the same chemical composition?
In some experiments of mine I have found toxicity of nanoparticles.
- Does anybody know whether such common household chemicals as detergents were really tested in terms of potential toxicity and environmental hazards?
It is known that currently testing on animals (mice, rats, rabbits, dogs) is heavily restricted on the grounds of bioethics and humanity.
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- Is it a correct opinion that surfactants are usually considered less hazardous environmentally than some other chemical pollutants?
Usually the lists of the most hazardous chemicals include, e.g., pesticides, and these lists do not include surfactants.
Key words: most hazardous,chemicals, pesticides, surfactants, ecotoxicology, environmental toxicology,
Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in Toxicity testing:
Are traditional methods of bioassay of toxicity sufficient to assess potential environmental hazards from a given chemical?Traditional methods of bioassay of toxicity include testing with mice /rats, fish, algae, and crustaceans (e.g. daphnia)
- Why are nanoparticles - in many cases - toxic?
In some of experiments of mine I have found new facts on toxicity of nanomaterials. I would like to understand this phenomenon better...
- Is there any substantial evidence in support of the extraterrestrial life of extraterrestrial origin of life?
It is useful and interesting to re-visit this issue.
Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in pictures:
Who can present interesting or nice pictures on environmental issues?Language of pictures (images) is very expressive and it helps to deliver important ideas on environment and environmental science....
- Who can present information or references on modern views on entropy in biological systems?
The issues of entropy in biology are controversial but interesting.
- Which publications really help in modernization of environmental education?
There are many publications, but some of them are more helpful than the others.
- Most interesting innovations in ecotoxicology in recent years?
It is useful to know what are the most important discoveries in environmental toxicology
- Do anybody know any examples of chemical pollutants that inhibit flow of chemical elements in ecosystems?
Do anybody know any examples of chemical pollutants that inhibit flow of chemical elements in ecosystems?
Sergei A. Ostroumov asked a question in Russian science:
Which aquatic ecology publications would you recommend to your colleagues?Recommendations are important in finding most innovative publications.
- Which publications on the role of filter-feeders in ecosystem services could be recommended?
Ecosystem services of aquatic ecosystems are of large importance.
- Who cited ecology publications of Moscow University?
Analysis of citation is useful
- Which publications on environmental sciences would you recommend?
There are too many publications, too much information sources. Recommendations are valuable to find what is really useful and interesting. Share your opinion!
- Which publications (papers, books, posts) on environmental science and ecology were viewed most often online?
It is useful to know. These publications (environmental safety, ecology) attracted much interest.
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