This book reports on an investigation into the origin of spatial periodicity in Nature, both animate and inanimate. Spatial periodicity that appears upon a spontaeous break in symmetry is called emergent spatial periodicity. Crystals are typical examples of spatial periodic patterns that have emerged from a spontaneous break in symmetry. Other examples of spatial periodicity are found which do not have an obvious origin in a spontaneous break in symmetry. In living matter it may occur after a long process of development. Nevertheless, spatial symmetry emerges where none existed before development.
The objective of the investigation was to find out common origins of spatial periodicity in the spectrum of phenomena to be found in this world. It was found that a major source of spatial periodicity stems from the striving for stability - hence, the title. For those with curiosity this book provides satisfaction. It is at a level the lay reader masters with little exertion.
Spatial periodicity is ubiquitous. It exists in the eye of a fly, a starved mitochondrian cell, an icicle, a sand ripple pattern at the seashore, a bee's hive and many, many other aspects of Nature.
ISBN 1-878857-17-7, Giro Press, 179 pp.
Calorie restriction and its mimetics have received much publicity as a potential means of extending the lifespan of humans. This book provides the evidence for the conjecture that it is highly likely that calorie restriction cannot extend lifespan more than can be achieved by the use of beta blockers. Since the latter simply involves ingesting a pill rather than a strict diet it is by far the more desirable alternative to achieve equal life extension. A plea is made for experiments on animals, that can even be carried out as a high school science project, that would definitely prove or disprove the conjecture made by the author.
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ISBN 1-878857-18-5, Giro Press, 40pp