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Got To Go Fast: The Nomenclature Divide
Biology Chemistry Academia Science Lab-life
28 days ago 5.4K views 0 shares
Got To Go Fast: The Nomenclature Divide
The eternal battle between scientific rigor and creative chaos! Organic chemists sweat bullets following IUPAC's 87-character naming conventions while biochemists casually name critical proteins after video game characters. Nothing says "I've spent 12 years in academia" like discovering a fundamental protein and naming it "Sonic Hedgehog" because it looks spiky. Even better? The medical community had to rename it to "SHH signaling molecule" because doctors couldn't keep straight faces telling parents their child had a "Sonic Hedgehog mutation." The protein naming Wild West is real—we've got Pikachurin, Dorsal, and even BATMAN (seriously, look it up). Science: where we split atoms and also name proteins after our childhood heroes.

This Breakthrough Is Worthy Of A Nobel
Chemistry Science Lab-life
1 month ago 6.7K views 0 shares
This Breakthrough Is Worthy Of A Nobel
The ultimate chemistry dad joke has arrived in lab coat form! "Dihydrogen monoxide" is just the fancy scientific name for water (H₂O). Two hydrogen atoms + one oxygen atom = the most dangerous chemical that kills thousands annually through drowning. The scientist's proud expression says it all—he's discovered the most abundant compound on Earth that's been right under our noses the whole time! This plays on the classic science prank where people petition to ban "dihydrogen monoxide" because it "causes excessive sweating," "contributes to erosion," and "is found in tumors of terminal cancer patients." Technically correct is the best kind of correct!

Dihydrogen Monoxide: The Silent Killer
Chemistry Science
1 month ago 5.3K views 0 shares
Dihydrogen Monoxide: The Silent Killer
Classic chemist humor at its finest! The meme plays on the scientific-sounding name "dihydrogen monoxide" (H₂O) to make ordinary water sound like a dangerous chemical compound. Labeling it as a "powerful drowning agent" is technically true but deliberately alarmist—like warning people that oxygen is a major component in combustion reactions. This type of scientific wordplay is exactly what chemistry teachers use to teach critical thinking about chemical nomenclature versus public perception. Next time someone offers you dihydrogen monoxide, remember you're just 60% made of this "dangerous" substance!