Dassault has finally cleared the controversy over Rafale planes, and its time we move ahead with more orders for fighter planes. Indian Air-force desperately needs fighter planes to replenish its existing defunct MIG 21 and MIG 27 squadrons. I am writing this article as an exception. A country must have a redoubtable defense to protect against any threats. Generally a critic of defense spending, here I am emphasizing purchase of fighter jets. Compared to peers, India lags behind in defense know how in spite of many attacks and threats to our motherland. Continue reading “Why India needs a lot of fighter jets? RAFALE & GRIPEN”
Quarks
Going ahead with my article on elementary particles, a fact about matter particles i.e. quarks. Individual quarks cannot be observed while only bounded states of quarks and anti quarks known as mesons are observed. Quarks have asymptotic freedom i.e. force between quarks is weak over shorter distances while stronger over longer distances. This is a small correction to my earlier article wherein it could be implied that individual quarks had been observed.
One for Science: Elementary Particles, Mass and Forces of Nature
In pursuit of science, fitness, and happiness, this article is a continuation of the video shared here on fat loss. The chemical equation of human fat C55H104O6 decomposes into Carbon and Oxygen. Ruben Meerman’s video on the mathematics of weight loss led to the genesis of this article. Dipped with a small dose of quantum mechanics, this article shares a very brief overview of the micro world of elementary particles and laws of nature governing our bodies and this Universe.
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen atoms play a fundamental role in burning fat. About 96% of human body is made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen. Hydrogen and Helium are also the elements which build the atomic mass of our universe. Hydrogen and Helium atoms make up 99.8 % of all atoms and 98% of all atomic mass in the Universe. An atom has protons and neutrons in its nucleus with electrons orbiting the nucleus. Protons and neutrons have the same weight which is much more than the weight of electrons. Mass of electrons is negligible compared to the weight of protons and neutrons. The number of protons decides the elementary characteristics of the elements on the periodic table. The mass differs from the weight. Mass measured by mass of atoms in the body which is equal to the mass of protons and neutrons combined. Mass is constant while weight changes according to the gravitation pull of the planet. The movies Interstellar and The Martian are good examples of how weights can vary in different planets. Continue reading “One for Science: Elementary Particles, Mass and Forces of Nature”
Math of fat and weight loss: Is there an arbitrage ?
Many fitness enthusiasts might not be aware that fat has a mathematical equation. Have you ever wondered how does weight loss happen ? Welcome to an intersection of science, mathematics and weight loss. Coming soon mathematics of fat and the art behind weight loss…
I shared this video with a few people before I decided to post here. The equation of human fat is C55H104O6. The article is intended to be a lot on fundamentals of physics and will try to complete the article by tomorrow. Till then, watch this informative video…
Statistics series will soon begin. Three types of statistical methods are used throughout econometrics : estimation, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Stay tuned…
One for Jack Ma, Philanthropy and Education
Jack Ma’s recently full-time foray into philanthropy shook the world in a better way but China is no stranger to largesse and giving. From Confucius to Buddha, China has been for centuries a country known for sharing prosperity. Although until recently China was lagging behind the world in charity, a lot has changed in the last few years. There are a plethora of reports on the emergence of philanthropy in China with a lot of focus on education. Jack Ma established a $ 3bn dollar fund in 2014 for philanthropic causes while Pony Ma co-founder of Tencent (WeChat fame) is known for his legendary philanthropic zeal. It seems Ma surname is ubiquitous with charity in China. Just kidding…Another co-founder of Tencent, Charles Chen Yidan whose contribution to charity is monumental, especially in education. China charity law, passed in 2016, gave a huge impetus to non-profits and giving with the aim of regulating domestic charitable organizations within the People’s Republic of China. They are too many reports on the surge in philanthropy in China and it’s beyond the scope of this article to highlight all of them. Li Ka Shing foundation is a very prominent foundation involved in charitable causes just to cite an example. Continue reading “One for Jack Ma, Philanthropy and Education”
The Game Changers
The Game Changers, a documentary produced by James Cameroon, follows the life of James Wilk and introduces the world to world-class athletes, nutrition experts with a focus on vegan diet. The documentary is thought-provoking throwing new perspective on fitness and muscle building. Usually, animal-based protein is emphasized for building muscles and this documentary changes the way we perceive vegetarian food. Looking forward to watching this documentary…Maybe this one could change the way you eat and live…I eat both vegetarian and non vegetarian food although very briefly I had become a vegetarian. I have met with people who turned vegan over the years who have inspired me to turn vegan. I am now seriously considering to become a vegan although its going to a slow but consistent process…
http://gamechangersmovie.com/
https://www.peta.org/blog/james-cameron-louis-psihoyos-game-changers/
The beauty of e…
Sharing one of the most insightful and informative videos on the meaning of e. e is commonly used in natural logarithms and in computing continuous compounding. In layman terms, e is the greatest possible result after continuously compounding one hundred percent growth over one time period…A must watch video…
