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Biochemistry

Activation Energy: Favourable Is Not the Same as Likely

July 25, 2026·9 min read

Paper on a table will not burn, though burning releases energy. Something has to supply the initial push — and most stalled intentions are barriers, not disagreements about value.

Hormesis: The Dose Decides Whether It Helps

July 24, 2026·8 min read

Lifting weights tears muscle, and the tearing is the point. A small dose of something harmful can trigger a repair response that leaves you stronger — but only under two specific conditions.