Finding Strenght in Nature (2 of 2)

Scientist are not into discovering how the concept of these structures can help in deciphering biological processes, from cellular shape and mechanical forces to genetic activity, evolution, and biological organization. Understanding molecular mechanisms in biological systems can help scientist in fighting debilitating disease through drug design and tissue engineering.

Then there’s the concept of whirlpools being mimicked in the nanoscale. And in such a minute setting, a new science—micro fluidics—surfaces with a powerful promise that can bring about endless possibilities in the interrelated fields of science, technology, and engineering. Everything seems connected and a part of a grand scheme of things.

Nature is a manifestation of endless wonder and enchantment. This fascination of the world we live in fuels a scientist’s mind with inspiration and ideas. Natural processes such as lightning and climate changes as well as the grand happenings in the world of the atoms—energy, charges, attractions—serve as a compass to a scientist’s quest to deeipher, invent, innovate, discover, and rediscover.

Living in a world where much is to be desired when it comes to balance, stability, and security, we can learn from the relationship science has with nature. Finding solace in the beauty of nature and finding life’s solution from the inspiration the experience brings. – Bato Balani

Oil drops nearly $1 on economic gloom - 1

US crude for February delivery fell 93 cents to settle at $41.70 a barrel, while London Brent crude fell 97 cents to $44.89 a barrel.

Oil prices have dropped more than $100 a barrel since July as a global financial crisis has cut consumer and business energy demand, threatening to shrink total world oil usage for the first time in 25 years.

A US government report on Thursday showed the number of people remaining on jobless rolls last week rose to a 26-year high, even as new claims for unemployment benefits slipped.

Adding to the economic gloom, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, which accounts for a 10th of US retail spending, reported a disappointing sales performance in December and cut its earnings outlook.

Oil prices tumbled on Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration's weekly report showed crude stocks rose last week by 6.7 million barrels, more than seven times the 900,000-barrel increase analysts had expected.

"Brent is done going under $40, but WTI (US crude) is a different animal altogether ... crude stocks in the Midwest are very high because Cushing is a landlocked base with pipes that only go in one direction," Christopher Bellew of Bache Financial said.

Ref: dailyinquire