Francisco Merino-Casallo

PhD in BioMedical Eng. Previously a Research Assistant in Bioinformatics. MSc in Computer Eng. Reader. LEGO Builder. Partner in life to @elilith_

[Francisco Merino-Casallo @franxesk]

@Delta Hi there! :) We are trying to book round-trip tickets MAD-JFK-MAD through your website. However, it seems there are some unknown technical issues after approving the payment :(

[Dr. Rhonda Patrick @foundmyfitness]

New 18-page article on sauna science is now live!

This article goes deep on the effects of heat stress generated from different types of sauna use on cardiovascular health, mental health, delaying brain aging, muscle maintenance and so much more! https://t.co/AyA4YIt6YP

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Too many people go through life complaining about their problems.

I've always believed that if you took one tenth the enrgy you put into complaining and applied it to solving the problem, you'd be surprised by how well things can work out.

—Randy Pausch

[Francisco Merino-Casallo @franxesk]

Lectura muy exigente. Mi primera biografía. Recomendable.

“Atheist, homosexual, eccentric, marathon-running English mathematician, A. M. Turing was in large part responsible not only for the concept of computers, [...], but also for the cracking of German ciphers during WWII.”

[Maria Popova @themarginalian]

On computing pioneer Alan Turing's birthday, his little-known contributions to biology and his otherworldly hand-drawn diagrams of dappling patterns https://t.co/80khFYnZwQ

[James Clear @JamesClear]

Especially in the beginning, choose the most enjoyable version of a new habit:

-the type of exercise you find fun
-the length of journaling you find motivating
-the style of meditation you find interesting

If you enjoy it the first time, you’ll want to come back next time.

[EL PAÍS Tecnología @elpais_tec]

“Nuestra civilización depende igual del software que del agua”. Entrevistamos a Bjarne Stroustrup, creador del lenguaje de programación C++ https://t.co/S6vCYcH90l

[Nature Portfolio @NaturePortfolio]

A survey of early-career researchers shows their main concerns are lack of time, securing a permanent position, obtaining funding, and excessive administration. The survey also showed people often feel they should work longer hours. https://t.co/VlrK4q39n5

[Dr. Rhonda Patrick @foundmyfitness]

A clinical trial found a fasting-mimicking diet decreased biomarkers of inflammation in humans. In mice, the diet reversed pathologies associated with Crohn's and colitis partly by changing the gut microbiome. https://t.co/S0LvvpWRMp

[The Minimalists @TheMinimalists]

Technochamber
By @JFM

[Arie van Deursen @avandeursen]

Compulsory reading: Why the University of California split with publishing giant Elsevier. https://t.co/GdCVbAZufl

[Digital Magazine @digitalmag_]

Five years ago, @Microsoft made a deliberate culture change that became a major turning point for the company, turning it into one of the most valuable on the planet. https://t.co/jh7JTjMPzx

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Dear high school kids, learn

1 public speaking
2 writing well
3 storytelling (see 1-2)
4 critical thinking (not cynicism)
5 good manners
6 active listening (hear with your eyes)
7 networking (trust and giving)
8 good customer service
9 how to sell
10 to fight against entitlement

[Dr. Rhonda Patrick @foundmyfitness]

Exercise is more effective than medicine in reducing visceral fat according to a meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials.

Visceral fat is involved in systemic inflammation and is linked to diabetes, certain types of cancer, heart disease & more. https://t.co/RPXXb6Adzn

[The Minimalists @TheMinimalists]

Gift experiences instead:

Sunsets.
Theater.
Beaches.
Concerts.
Festivals.
Museums.
Art walks.
Road trips.
Babysitting.
Yoga classes.
Cryotherapy.
Rock climbing.
Sporting events.
Meditation retreat.
Russian bathhouse.

[Shane Parrish @shaneparrish]

"It is a good rule, after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between." — C.S. Lewis

[Francisco Merino-Casallo @franxesk]

@elcorteinglesac ¡Hola! :) Os he enviado una consulta por DM, ¿Podéis ayudarme por favor?

[José A. Alonso @Jose_A_Alonso]

Programming paradigms for dummies: what every programmer should know. ~ Adrian Colyer. https://t.co/Lo34k1zyxX #Programming

[DHH @dhh]

New Stanford study shows that taking just 4 weeks off from Facebook lead to “increased subjective well-being; and caused a large persistent reduction in Facebook use after the experiment”, amongst other goods. https://t.co/bZqiTxwc6j

[Dr. Rhonda Patrick @foundmyfitness]

The cells that help build and maintain muscle fibers that are gained during training persist even when muscle cells shrink due to disuse or start to break down. This allows for more and faster growth when muscles are retrained. https://t.co/CpBkpfnTCo