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The Speculations forum is provided for those who like to hypothesize new ideas in science. To enrich our discussions above the level of Wild Ass Guesswork (WAG) and give as much meaning as possible to such speculations, we do have some special rules to follow:

  1. Speculations must be backed up by evidence or some sort of proof. If your speculation is untestable, or you don't give us evidence (or a prediction that is testable), your thread will be moved to the Trash Can. If you expect any scientific input, you need to provide a case that science can measure.
  2. Be civil. As wrong as someone might be, there is no reason to insult them, and there's no reason to get angry if someone points out the flaws in your theory, either.
  3. Keep it in the Speculations forum. Don't try to use your pet theory to answer questions in the mainstream science forums, and don't hijack other threads to advertise your new theory.

The movement of a thread into (or out of) Speculations is ultimately at the discretion of moderators, and will be determined on a case by case basis.

  1. Started by THoR,

    Plagiarised from my own website. Mind candy, chew slowly. I think, therefore I am. It is obvious that one must exist in order to experience, and the fact you experience is convincing proof you exist. You probably consider yourself to be a single being, which is why you call yourself "I" instead of "we". Your body; however, is a plurality - a collection of billions of separate elements or fundamental particles, each with its own individual properties. Each basic particle pre-existed your birth and will ultimately survive your demise. Each has a unique history, a separate location and physical domain. Logically this presents a conundrum. How can you be a single exis…

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  2. Started by JustinW,

    I have a problem, or it's just never been explained in a way that I understand, with the idea that there was darkness and then bang. The thought that there was a reaction so big that came from nothing or something so small. I'm curious though...could the bang just as easily have come from two objects colliding with so much force and mass. I know the scatter measurements of universes might not coincide with this, but there might be another explanation for that(even though I don't have one). Thoughts anyone.

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  3. This is a theory based on a theory. The theory it is based on is as you approach the speed of light, you will be traveling in time. My theory is a way to approach that kind of speed. The way of doing so is to use the gravitational pull of Earth to to speed something up. So if we had a probe or space-ship orbiting around the Earth and the Moon in an irregular orbit, a kind of version like that would be what I call, a catapult orbit. How this catapult orbit works is increasing the velocity by a certain percentage every full orbit. This happens by as the object in orbit, orbits around the Earth and Moon, it dips down further into the Earth in the stronger gravitational f…

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  4. Started by zerotwoone,

    It is my opinion, because it can't be verified, but I think that math = nature. Like I said before, just because you haven't found a physical analog to a mathematical expression, it doesn't mean that it can't exist in nature. So what if I told you that I have an equation, an algorithm that can produce every point between 0 (is a perception not a real value) and 1 including 1 and every geometric object from a point to an object with complexity approaching infinity? What if I told you that on a cursory glance objects appear that look like to be electrons, protons and neutrons are produced? What if I told you that something that looks like strong, weak and electro…

  5. Crappy little thought........ So Nicolaus Copernicus discovered that Earth rotates in orbit around the Sun in 1543. A year is the time it takes for the Earth to do a full rotate around the Sun. So how did anyone know about years before then. How could it be a measurement of time before it was discovered? People might say that they would know by the position of the sun in the sky, but how can there be any accurate way of knowing that?

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  6. I want to discuss this data published by the Observatory of Lisbon. (This data is from year 7 BC which is the accepted date of Jesus birth) http://www.bautforum.com/showthread.php/114078-Observatory-of-Lisbon-Star-of-Bethlehem-a-scientific-fact http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qZox-G5r6_c http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_conjunction http://www.starrynig...rth&Explore=No http://www.starrynig...rth&Explore=No http://www.starrynig...rth&Explore=No http://www.starrynig...rth&Explore=No

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  7. Started by 36grit,

    Let's say a single particle of energy moves towards another single particle of energy at a velocity exceeding the speed of light. A small single cell of time dialation occurs. This cell has a relative position to other dialations in 4D space/time. Together these cells make up bodies of relativity. But since relativity is in and of itself an infinte and expanding plane governed and divided by the speed of light, relativity algorythem frequencies must exist. Literally, modulations of time frequency It is probable that at some point within the infinte fields of relativity that, everything that has ever happened, and everything that will ever happen, in the observable u…

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  8. Started by THoR,

    In spite of astronomical observations that suggest the most remote galaxies are fleeing from us faster than the speed of light, cosmologists persist in the conclusion the Hubble Red Shift is Doppler related and the Universe is inflating. I suppose that's the conventional wisdom, but - as is so common - the conventional wisdom is wrong. In fact, it flies in the face of simple logic and, in this case, it leads to the presumption the Universe began (i.e.existence is the result of cause and effect). GIVEN: In order for something to change, act or be acted upon, it must exist (any who dissent must believe in things that don't exist) IMPLICATION: Cause and effect is a "fun…

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  9. In beta decay, a down-quark decays into a up quark, via Weak Nuclear 'W Boson' emission: [math]d \rightarrow u + \left( W^{-} \rightarrow \bar{\nu_e} + e^{-} \right) [/math] Could "pair production", from ambient "vacuum energy", account for beta decay, via a "Hawking Radiation" like phenomena, wherein a neutrino-antineutrino pair "pop" into existence, "near" the down quark; the neutrino interacts, with that down quark, via W- boson exchange, and "becomes" an electron; the anti-neutrino escapes ? [math]d[/math] [math]d + \left( \bar{\nu_e} + \nu_e \right) [/math] [math] \bar{\nu_e} \rightarrow \infty[/math] [math]d : W^{-} : \nu_e \rightarrow u + e…

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  10. Started by himoura,

    Theory of Variance and the Existence of Life on Earth By Shawn Michael Ahearn Copyright 08/18/2011 The idea that life on Earth exists as a result of chance is absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable. I will use a few analogies to further explain this statement. Take the game of Poker for example. Every good Poker player knows that you can't win every game. Good Poker players are those who can minimize their losses in periods of downswing and maximize profit in periods of upswing. By downswing and upswing I mean periods in which a player can experience great losing or winning streaks. A good Poker player is defined…

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  11. Started by owl,

    Swansont wrote: "Clocks "tick" at different rates in different inertial circumstances, as proven by many experiments. does not specifically address the issue of whether it's a mechanical issue of the clock. But this issue has not been ignored — different types of clocks have been tested, and they all show the time dilation effect. So we conclude that the timing changes are due to the effects of relativity. " I'm trying to get at the ontolology of "time," like, what is "it" besides event duration between designated instants? I know that our most sophistcated clocks show what has come to be known as "time dilation," but how is that different than, as above, the fact t…

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  12. Started by superball,

    Greetings all, going out on a limb for gravity. If mass equals energy, and quantitatively energy can be derived from mass, and gravity is inherently derived from mass, is it safe to say material contains gravity as energy? Stepping on a bear trap now, if a graviton is a mass-less hypothetical particle, and has a tensor quantity to describe density, energy, and flux, could gravity actually be a particle of some size or mass? If it is spinning, then something must take the form of matter in order for it to spin. :blink:gravity wow. its spinning, its spinning, are you getting dizzy? jokingly super-ball.

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  13. Started by Dovada,

    ! Moderator Note Split from http://www.scienceforums.net/topic/60170-are-protons-and-electrons-electrical-charges-or-do-protons-and-electrons-have-an-electrical-charge/ All real particles like electrons, protons and neutrons are composed of mass which contains electric charge or combinations of electric charge. The term neutral is only applied to particles that have equal amounts of positive and negative charge. It does not mean they have no charge mass. Particles do not have the ability to remain in existence without any charge, but do have the ability combine and share their charge with other particles. When this happens the properties of the particles are ch…

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  14. Started by superball,

    The Mysteries: Greetings All. Whats going on? I thought this would be a good topic, many of us share the same Interests, and study. I love the big bang theory. Very well produced, and funny. I may not believe in the big bang itself. I love space, here I am, what am I doing here another mystery. I study Philosophy, I draw conclusions. I use the scientific method. I wonder if, I wonder Why, did I think this, did I think that? A band of brothers, are we connected? Does our thoughts spread out and propagate in all directions? Did you get the call? School of rock, school of hard knocks, school of fish. Form a union, form a sculpture, form…

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  15. Started by Mystery111,

    ! Moderator Note Split from the "is everything just photons" thread Actually matter can be made from light. Using the mass example can be overcome. Other examples such as charge can also be overcome. Some scientists have suggested all matter is made from light, and there being experimental evidence when a particle and an antiparticle of the same family comes together ''somehow'' knocks the photons out of what ever substructure they create. It certainly is not a stupid question to ask. Obviously not many physicists believe in the idea, but it is still a valid question. “Is the electron a photon with toroidal topology?”, p.9, Annales de la Fondation Louis de…

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  16. Started by rigney,

    I was watching the "History Channel" a couple of nights ago. The topic: Sasquatch. To me; this akullduggery is as laughable as little green men. Like little green men, everyone sees them, know that they are there, but never seem to get a good clean (clear) picture of one. Amazing! Same thing happens in the Himalayas. Everyone has seen the Yeti, but no one has even a snapshot of him, and people climb those mountains daily. Again, Amazing! And UFO sightings? They have started cottage industries from the north pole all the way down to the other end. Personally, I can't debunk a one of them, but; are any of you wrapped up in one of these phenomena? If so, I'd like to hear fro…

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  17. Started by navyrob,

    **EDIT: Please move this to the Speculation forum** - Hello. I would like to share with you a theory I have been working on for some time now. I am not a professional physicist so please, bear with some of the simplified terms I use in this abbreviated summary. - I have developed a new atomic model that is completely different from the Bohr atomic model that we learned in high school, but at the same time nearly identical (more on this later). I call it The Magnetic Atom. With these magnetic atoms I can unite all forces into one force. I can also unite all particles of matter i.e. electrons, protons and neutrons into one particle. Sub atomic particles such as quarks…

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  18. Ok, so here's the deal: I know virtually nothing about Theoretical Physics from a matter and interactions standpoint, and absolutely nothing about physics from a mathematical standpoint. But, nontheless, I want to learn. But, while I was educating myself through some of Hawking's works, a thought occurred to me: What if the fabric we call Space Time is a collection of infinite, yet clearly defined, points? The points would be, for lack of a better term, "mapped" as our universe. These points are a basis of location relative to an "onlooker" of the universe. However, these points are finite in distance from each other, as far as without matter in the universe every single …

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  19. Started by lili,

    Hi Guys Heres the situation(impossible) It's really complicated but i'll try to make it as simple as possible. X is entering into blood stream./after that no use That moment few symptoms like knee is uncomfortable. ok six months later symptoms start: when lifestyle is relaxed: chest pain middle of the chest, comes when its least expected similar like lightening, usually when trying to pick something. Then foot pain along side of tibia.(near to the anckle 10 cm frontside ) suspect peroneal artery because it's itching sometimes and pains and ancle movement is alright 3rd rest pain near the wrist and near the ancle only on left side lasted 6 days took B vitami…

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  20. Started by krimin_killr21,

    Thanks for looking at this. Does it work? (I believe parts are from Einstein) Suppose everything is allotted a certain amount of energy: c=speed of light. Suppose that this energy could be expended in to ways: 1. Movement through space. 2. Moment through time. Suppose also that all of this energy must be expended. Therefore since we can only control moment through space, all reaming energy moves through time. Hence, the closer to light speed the slower through time, and voilà, speed-time dilation! But what about gravitational time dilation? We know light is bent by gravity. So in the presence of gravity light is ever so slower. In a singularity it stops. A singula…

  21. Where is scientific evidence for paranormal? There is evidence for telepathy ( Vinko Rajic telepathy-vinko-rajic.blogspot.com and maybe Uri Geller ) and few other really strong cases . Some Universities ( University of California , University of Southampton , Edinburgh University and some others) make research on but they do not make research on really people that can use telepathy, strange , why? The Pentagon’s Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is currently developing technology that will allow soldiers of the future to communicate via telepathic mind signals. It is a program program called Silent Talk. Some showman offer ( James Ran…

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  22. Started by Mystery111,

    It's a bit short, maybe more detail could have gone in, but I said to Appolinaria that I would write a thread up on time. Since the recent interest in it, I thought best do it now. The Theory of Time Quantum physics brought a new understanding, a new picture if you like of time and the way we previously understood time seemed to prove innacurate. The theory seemed to predict that there was actually no flow to time [1][2], a strange new understanding in current theoretical physics as we seem to have the experience that there is some kind of linear flow to time. General Relativity also generates motion that is a symmetry of the theory it is not a true time evolut…

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  23. Started by travis418,

    Hi, not so sure where to post about this, so thought this would be the best spot. I was wondering if anyone knows about white powder gold(monoatomic gold) or any other M-state elements. I have been on many sites that claim "to put you in touch with god" or "heal any health problems you may have" is there any real research being conducted on this? I have yet to find a real website that has dealt with scientists or doctors. Does anyone know if taking it is harmful? Any inforomation would be greatly appreciated.

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  24. Started by derek w,

    If we take the standard model and twist it around slightly and state it as follows:- Energy is positively charged (+) anti-energy is negatively charged (-) Energy creates matter (positive) anti-energy creates anti-matter (negative) m+ matter a- anti-matter up quark consists by ratio of (m+ a- m+) = (+2 -1) down quark consists by ratio of (a- m+ a-) = (-2 +1) proton consists of (up up down) = 2(+2 -1) + (-2 +1) = +5 -4 anti proton consists of (down down up) = 2(-2 +1) + (+2 -1) -5 +4 electron = a- positron = m+ neutron = proton + electron anti-neutron = anti-proton + positron hydrogen atom = proton + elec…

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  25. Started by nicolai,

    please consider my new theory of gravitation... according to the law of the conservation momentum for rotational object (gyroscope,earth,...),if you apply a force towards them,they will counteract with an equal reverse force,perpendicular to the plane of you force... every inertial body applies a force against the earth rotation and revolution,according to their inertial massa (this force is friction) counter orientated to the rotation of the earth and nevertheless they are carry away with it,because it has a bigger massa... so,this counter reaction of earth to frictional objects is directed towards his center and is generated because of his rotational movement (one of…

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