Keanu’s Chemicals: I Want Fungi-Killer Named After These Badass Women
Everyone loves Keanu, ourselves included!
When a group of German researchers recently discovered natural compounds that are DEADLY effective at eliminating fungi, they honored “John Wick” actor Keanu Reeves by naming it Keanumycins. How cute!
Now, next time we find a kick ass chemical or bacterial assassin (especially during Women's History Month), could we name it after one of these badass women instead?
Beyonce I’d be surprised if there wasn’t already a cool chemical compound named after our favorite songstress, let's make it happen.
Malala Yousafzai Let's honor a legacy of learning. My girl has a Nobel prize, but nothing lasts longer than a fun scientific name!
Sigourney Weaver Sigourney- what an amazing name! Plus, her character Ellen Ripley famously kicks alien ass. Maybe we can reserve her fabulous name for an out-of-this-word bacteria? Aliens, we're waiting for you.
Serena Williams Putting it out into the universe that maybe, just maybe, there's a tennis ball shaped molecule out there in need of a soothing name like Serena.
Viola Davis We won't let this EGOT be forgot, so instead of a random chemical- let's hope they discover a fabulous new flower soon. Preferably purple!