The goal of this blog is to create a list of super facts. Important facts that are true with very high certainty and yet surprising, misunderstood, or disputed by many. This blog aims to be challenging, educational, and fun, without it being clickbait. I determine veracity using evidence, data from reputable sources and longstanding scientific consensus. Prepare to be challenged (I am). Intentionally seek the truth not confirmation of your belief.
It was a great pleasure to read the article by blogger and retired scientist, pathologist and blogger Craigavad miscellany “Can We Engineer Photosynthesis to Save the Planet?” Note, he has written 240 peer reviewed papers.
The article describes how the evolutionary invention of Photosynthesis transformed the planet. He states that “atmospheric CO₂ continues to rise because of our uncontrolled use of hydrocarbon fuels.” He asked a very interesting question. “Could we use photosynthesis to remove enough carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to make a significant difference to climate change?” The article is very professionally written and full of interesting information and I urge you to read it.
My name is Thomas Wikman. I am a software/robotics engineer with a background in physics. I am currently retired. I took early retirement. I am a dog lover, and especially a Leonberger lover, a home brewer, craft beer enthusiast, I’m learning French, and I am an avid reader. I live in Dallas, Texas, but I am originally from Sweden. I am married to Claudia, and we have three children. I have two blogs. The first feature the crazy adventures of our Leonberger Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle as well as information on Leonbergers. The second blog, superfactful, feature information and facts I think are very interesting. With this blog I would like to create a list of facts that are accepted as true among the experts of the field and yet disputed amongst the public or highly surprising. These facts are special and in lieu of a better word I call them super-facts.
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