Category Archives: Biology

Duke University Coursera Course: Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

I have other earlier entries. But this will be the main branch. To prove the missing link, professor Mohamed Noor used Sinornithosaurus millenii as example. A feathered dinosaur that is supposed to be the link between birds and reptiles. Provided … Continue reading

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10 Healthy food good and delicious for weight loss

From FoxNews via FB post. 1. Baked potatoes 2. eggs 3. bean soup 4. Greek yogurt 5. apples 6. popcorn 7. figs 8. Oatmeal 9. Wheat berries 10. Smoothies http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12/03/10-most-filling-foods-for-weight-loss/

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

I did not know this imagery of treatment, seen often times in movies, is for depression. It is called electroconvulsive therapy.

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My Stomach Ache

It was seriously stressful. I thought there's a big stool stuck inside. Vomited by force. Couldn't stand or sit for long. Had to lie down on the stomach. Nadia was so kind to go out to the shop at night … Continue reading

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The Right Way to Poop

I knew it! I've been criticizing this Western way for so long until I thought I was taking crazy pills. I know 2 people in my life who managed to still squat on the Westernized toilet (Though the ancient Romans … Continue reading

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How to Catch Razor Fish Clams

I once saw it in a survival book when I was in high school or younger. I didn't know what type of shells the book was talking about and it was in Chinese. Now, I believe I found what creature … Continue reading

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American Goldfinch at Van Cortlandt Park

Lately, I have observed American Goldfinches visiting a bush near 242nd Street Station (#1 subway train) on the park's side by the stairs. I would like to identify the plant. It has purple flowers. The Goldfinches seem to love feasting … Continue reading

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House Centipedes

Scutigera coleoptrata Finally, I've identified them and put them on record for good. It would seems that these house centipedes are more good than harm. They are fast, walking on walls, ceilings and floors. They don't eat clothes but cloth … Continue reading

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Skin Tags Cure?

This is circulating on FaceBook, I am not sure of its validity. Got a skin tag? Well, the hard fact to deal with is the older we get the more likely these things are going to appear on our body. … Continue reading

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Bombardier Beetle - Strange creature of God

A video (Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution) critic on evolution led me to look at the Bombardier Beetles, which can make explosions by their internal chemical reaction. An evolutionist's claim on this only proves his own folly.

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