Another problem with the notion of “fields of sense” is the fact that the word sense inevitably refers to thought or language, as shown by the fact that we can often use meaning as its synonym. 

The argument that Gabriel himself offers to deny the existence of “the Whole” is much weaker, obscure, and in truth there is not the slightest logical necessity to accept it.

We might say that Gabriel’s thesis is simply the rather technical proposition that the many entities that exist cannot be gathered into a single mega-set that encompasses them all.

Another problem with the notion of “fields of sense” is the fact that the word sense inevitably refers to thought or language, as shown by the fact that we can often use meaning as its synonym. 

The energy cost of the heart increases in direct proportion to the height of the neck, so there must be a limit.

The argument that Gabriel himself offers to deny the existence of “the Whole” is much weaker, obscure, and in truth there is not the slightest logical necessity to accept it.

By raising its heart closer to its head by means of long legs, the giraffe “saves” a net 5% of the energy it takes in from food.  https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/03/why-do-giraffes-have-such-long-legs/

We might say that Gabriel’s thesis is simply the rather technical proposition that the many entities that exist cannot be gathered into a single mega-set that encompasses them all.

The long neck comes at a high cost. The giraffe’s heart must produce enough pressure to pump its blood a couple of metres up to its head. The blood pressure of an adult giraffe is typically over 200mm Hg. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/03/why-do-giraffes-have-such-long-legs/

Does the world exist? A critique of Markus Gabriel’s metaphysics (1) By @lanadanadea.bsky.social  https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/10/does-the-world-exist-a-critique-of-markus-gabriels-metaphysics-1/

This #EHUikerketa examined the differences in bird species diversity across three major forest ecosystems and evaluated the factors influencing these variations.

This #EHUikerketa investigates how PSC predisposes individuals to altered inflammatory immune responses compared with IBD alone.

This #EHUikerketa assessed several structural and functional indicators in ten rivers of the eastern Amazon, half of them flowing through areas affected by a complex of industrial activities.

This #EHUikerketa develops a systematic analysis to obtain the collective coupling strength, g, between bright collective vibrational modes of an assembly of molecules and infrared modes of phononic and plasmonic nanoantennas. 

The development of a new GPE based on the incorporation of a single-ion conducting polymer in a poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate matrix is reported in this #EHUikerketa.

A series of PIL gel-based nanocomposites were obtained in this #EHUikerketa, characterized and evaluated for applications such as environmental remediation, sustainable energy generation and antibacterial applications. 

This #EHUikerketa describes the potential of piezoelectric PLLA in medical device design, outlines PLLA cytocompatibility and presents the physicochemical characteristics of electroactive PLLA.

This #EHUikerketa studied the PRNP gene from a phylogenetic perspective, potentially unveiling evolutionary events related to prion diseases. 

This #EHUikerketa shows that a greater proportion of chemisorbed bonds are formed when R = −CPh3 or −C7H7 than when R = −tBu, consistent with the relative stability of [tBu]+ < [CPh3]+ ∼ [C7H7]+ carbocations.

A groundbreaking paper introduces a universal framework for describing how charge and spin interact in diffusive metals and superconductors with any SOC allowed by the material’s crystal symmetry.

Spin-orbit coupling is a relativistic effect where an electron’s motion creates a magnetic field that tugs on its spin, much like how Earth’s orbit around the Sun couples to its spin on its axis. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/06/how-charge-and-spin-interact-in-any-diffusive-system-with-soc/

Charge flow is what we call electric current, but spin adds a magnetic twist, opening doors to advanced technologies like more efficient computers or sensors.

A groundbreaking paper introduces a universal framework for describing how charge and spin interact in diffusive metals and superconductors with any SOC allowed by the material’s crystal symmetry.

If we could make the materials in walls, floors, and foundations store heat or turn it into electricity, we could cut down on fossil fuels and make structures more sustainable.  https://mappingignorance.org/2025/10/30/the-promise-of-katoite/

Spin-orbit coupling is a relativistic effect where an electron’s motion creates a magnetic field that tugs on its spin, much like how Earth’s orbit around the Sun couples to its spin on its axis. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/06/how-charge-and-spin-interact-in-any-diffusive-system-with-soc/

Calcium aluminate cement—a tougher variety often used in high-heat environments like furnaces or chemical plants—creates katoite. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/10/30/the-promise-of-katoite/

Charge flow is what we call electric current, but spin adds a magnetic twist, opening doors to advanced technologies like more efficient computers or sensors.

Scientists used computer simulations to show how katoite could transform everyday building materials into active energy systems. Their work points to a future where buildings help fight climate change by storing and generating energy. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/10/30/the-promise-of-katoite/

How charge and spin interact in any diffusive system with SOC. By @dipcehu.bsky.social  https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/06/how-charge-and-spin-interact-in-any-diffusive-system-with-soc/

Following the 1736 act, the witches (and folk healers) were left alone for a while although still encountered difficulties from the church and establishment at times. Nonetheless the act of prescribing potions continued.

Some of the most famous potions documented in records of medieval treatments were said to contain exotic ingredients such as eye of newt, toe of frog... But these were actually synonyms for plants and not animal parts. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/05/women-folk-healers/

But from the 14th to the mid-18th century, with the rise of university education, coupled with the increasing power of the church, female healers were often demonised. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/05/women-folk-healers/

Selective reduction and its reversibility: a crystal that breathes oxygen mappingignorance.org/2025/08/19/s...

Electron affinity measurements in superheavy elements 👉 @mappingignorance.org mappingignorance.org/2025/11/04/e...

After 50,000 years ago, burials in the Levant vanished for millennia. A new study explores why Homo sapiens & Neanderthals started, and stopped, burying their dead. mappingignorance.org/2024/10/29/b...

Some of the most famous potions documented in records of medieval treatments were said to contain exotic ingredients such as eye of newt, toe of frog... But these were actually synonyms for plants and not animal parts. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/05/women-folk-healers/

Tuning spin and charge in graphene nanoribbons with atomic precision mappingignorance.org/2025/10/09/t...

Following the 1736 act, the witches (and folk healers) were left alone for a while although still encountered difficulties from the church and establishment at times. Nonetheless the act of prescribing potions continued.

Scientists are also investigating how insects neatly fold and unfold their wings. Turned to earwigs, which have hindwings tucked away under their forewings. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/10/29/animal-origami-the-physics-of-natures-folds/

Some of the most famous potions documented in records of medieval treatments were said to contain exotic ingredients such as eye of newt, toe of frog... But these were actually synonyms for plants and not animal parts. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/05/women-folk-healers/

Only in 2024 did scientists understand how L. olor manages to whip out and store its neck so deftly. The tiny hunter uses a kind of cellular origami. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/10/29/animal-origami-the-physics-of-natures-folds/

But from the 14th to the mid-18th century, with the rise of university education, coupled with the increasing power of the church, female healers were often demonised. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/05/women-folk-healers/

Insects that tuck away wings; a protist with an accordion-like neck — studying these clever creases may inspire foldable structures for drones. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/10/29/animal-origami-the-physics-of-natures-folds/

Witches’ treatments may have been medically sound. https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/05/women-folk-healers/

The MIRACLS approach could be applied to rare elements on Earth, including actinium, which, like astatine, is a promising candidate for creating chemical compounds for cancer treatment. 

Superheavy elements are highly unstable and can only be produced in accelerator laboratories in minute amounts. This is why researchers tend to perfect their techniques on stable and lighter elements.

A team of researchers working at the ISOLDE facility at CERN report a novel technique that could help unlock the chemistry of (super)heavy elements.

Origami, nature and drones, the wonders of folding. @mappingignorance.org mappingignorance.org/2025/10/29/a...

Unlocking the secrets of recyclable vitrimers mappingignorance.org/2025/09/25/u...

By raising its heart closer to its head by means of long legs, the giraffe “saves” a net 5% of the energy it takes in from food.  https://mappingignorance.org/2025/11/03/why-do-giraffes-have-such-long-legs/