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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.

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  1. Started by Thot,

    I've come across an interesting hypothesis regarding the earth's composition, specifically that it's core does not consist of iron, but of hydrogen and is not hot, but cold. Unlike hypothesis like hollow earth, this one seems to fit with known facts like the earth's magnetic field (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallic_hydrogen). Sadly, I've only been able to find one author that has written specifically about the subject (he's called Neil B. Christianson). Does anyone know of other works regarding the subject than his? Some stuff that he has written about this hypothesis can be found at the bottom of http://www.cthisspace.com/ftl/features.html. He states that …

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  2. No. It's not "infinitely complex" because there is no such thing as "infinity" in the real world. It's far more complex than "infinitely complex" anyway. The odds of any given event occuring are effectively less than the reciprocal of infinity. If you ever think they are greater than you're looking at too large a scale or too short a time frame. Maybe I'll just log back out again for a few months now.

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  3. Started by Ostronomos,

    Wheeler wanted to reduce physics to geometry in an even more fundamental way than the ADM reformulation of general relativity with a dynamic geometry whose **curvature changes with time. ** Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geometrodynamics If there is a way to verify that curvature is a reality, then we may have laid the first piece of evidence for Wheeler's Quantum Geometrodynamics. Nicholas Ibrahim Hosein, 2016.

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  4. Started by Capiert,

    Indirectly (re)states the bipolar, pair law. Strange said something about a zero momentum frame that bugs me, (=drives me nuts, up the wall) because it is so naive. "There is (always) a frame where the net momentum is zero." Big deal! Whoopy do! 1. Can we measure it? That idea is in his head, science is (about) measurement. Reproducing methods & facts, not just silly ideas (in our heads). Does it tell us anything? Yes. (Almost nothing! It's so naive!) 2. If New york & china are both near dusk, 1 experiences sunrise while the other (experiences) sundown, then the (earth's) net speed to & from the sun is zero. Co…

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  5. Started by MattMVS7,

    Where do you find it and how is it produced? It is electricity that is poisonous and extremely cold. It is poisonous electricity that is at a subzero temperature. An absolute zero temperature is something said to not be possible. But energy can go in both directions. It can either go in the "positive" direction such as heat which is temperature above absolute zero. However, energy can also go into the "negative" zone as well which is temperature below absolute zero. Absolute zero is a non-energy state in which everything is completely frozen. However, below absolute zero is an energy state. It is something that has yet to be discovered by science.

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  6. I would be willing to bet, that the rotation of the earth is governed strictly by the positions of the moon and the sun, relative to the earth, which could be effectively measured and determined by 2 factors: 1) the distance between the earth and the moon; and 2) the correlation of the points of the cones of darkness, above the domes of darkness, of the earth and the moon.

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  7. Started by B. John Jones,

    Logical partitions in modern science quite often sadden me, by reason of the following example: The dynamics of the earth's system/subsystems of evaporation, condensation and precipitation, seem very equitable, or comparable at the very least, to the dynamics of the transport system/subsystems into and out of cells from a biological view. Clouds in the local atmosphere serve 2 vital regulating purposes from a view considerate of the earth's climate: 1) they reflect heat energy from the sun. 2) they help to retain heat energy radiated from the earth (esp. at night). http://water.usgs.gov/edu/watercyclecondensation.htmlThese clouds seem to demonstrate a layer of a mo…

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  8. Started by fredreload,

    So I'm looking for a way to scan brain tissue at a molecular level, one where you can see not only neurons but individual synapses and observe nerve signal firing. Through my research I found out that the most powerful MRI is able to get to a resolution of 1000 neurons with increased magnetic field and radio signals. As you know only radio signal or tetrahertz signal wavelength is able to penetrate the skin. The other possible solution I found is by injecting a virus that carries the gene for creating solar roof panel like light sensitive protein on the neuronal cell and observe the electromagnetic pulse. Of course you need to be looking inside the brain to capture this l…

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  9. Started by Moontanman,

    What would happen if you managed to collide an electron with a anti matter protron?

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  10. The following notion seems ridiculous but I'd be willing to bet it's true (everything that works in the source text seems ridiculous). Gen 30:29-43 illustrates how Abraham's grandson, Jacob, became filthy rich by raising and reproducing flocks of lambs and goats through thoroughbred, rocket-like, reproductive stature. His method, if proven, defies all pseudonyms of the common notion of natural selection. It illustrates how a community of related organisms, having something predominant in common (however ridiculous), will strengthen exponentially. This is the total truth about true biological evolution. (This entire principle is first introduced in Gen10:1-9 [Tower…

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  11. The observation beyond space. The final matter (Structure of space pockets) The 21st century universe of science is remarkable, the advances in technology and understanding of the physical matters has but only broaden towards more definite cutting edge analysis. But since the inception of complex theories and phenomenal laws of physics during the few hundred years, science has really broaden wide but even the geniuses in different decades and eras have missed to conclude the beginning and end, the tiniest and the largest of the universe from various perspectives. Although I have to say that in between the anatomy of the first and last i.e. in the middle e…

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  12. Started by Capiert,

    Have we forgotten something (that might help explain)? https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/scalar-quantity-can-it-be-negative.407547/ Scalar is the magnitude of a vector. I think that's the best description, (that they described) it excludes the direction part of a vector. In other words if you had to describe, "both" parts of a "vector", 1 is its amount, the scalar (quantity); & the other is its (orthogonal=90 degree) "bidirection" (="double" 90 degree or orthogonal as) possibility. That is a subtle (2+1=3) triple meaning, buried hidden inside. We're dealing with (double) 90 degrees, without saying it. Instead (we say) 180 degr…

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  13. Started by Capiert,

    Work abstract Coe & com seem unreliable, (algebraically) they can NOT be confirmed; & a (new) cow seems to be the culprit (for explaining the milky way's problems). Mon 2016 05 08 06:51 PS Wi 12.1 C clouds & mist clearing Conservation of energy coe is often taken for granted but some math (algebra) derivations from momentum to kinetic energy (via binomial squaring) have not allowed confirmation. Results were such that simple (energy) addition was impossible sometimes, due to explicid complexer solutions, indicating the more basic momentum mechanics might be prefered as fundamental. To my amazement, momentum (conservat…

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  14. Started by sunshaker,

    If all Protons have antiprotons, Then this cup I hold in my hand, Must have an anti cup, made of anti particles? (a mirror universe). If all Protons have an anti proton and all electrons have a positron, could this create a homogenous field, where Particles and Antiparticles are joined but separated by some kind of natural Penning trap or Casimir effect/dimension? All matter on left side, All antimatter on right side, the "92 naturally occurring elements" on left side, has 4232 protons, then if I add up the rest of the Antiprotons(those not involved within the 92 natural elements I get 25444 antiprotons, this is a ratio of 16% matter to 84% dark/antima…

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  15. https://www.endocrine.org/news-room/press-release-archives/2006/testosterone_lvls_in_men_decline Today it is readily observable that testosterone levels in the blood of males have decreased by a fair bit in comparison to males from older generations. What cultural practices or changed environmental conditions could have caused these results to be observed? Anyone have any plausible explanations as to why testosterone levels in males have decreased in our generation in comparison to those born in the early 20th century? http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=63459 Furthermore, what impact wi…

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  16. When an object is moving space contracts in the direction of travel so light traveling in the same direction shows a constant speed.. What happens to the space contraction when the light is traveling in the opposite direction from the object?

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  17. Started by Capiert,

    I think what everyone forgets is gravity is an acceleration g=-(Pi^2) m/(s^2). Acceleration is the only observable, the rest is a math construct with mass constants to taper & balance the equations. Einstein never said it in his equivalence, but if you ask me, the pressure under my feet (or seat) sure feels like a push. Newton also mentioned the centrifugal "acceleration" made the orbits a balance (linear motion tangentially, so to speak). (Escape "speed" is only possible tangentially=horizontal, against the vertical "acceleration".) Let's face, in an expanding universe, why aren't the matter waves expanding too? That's big news for som…

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  18. Started by B. John Jones,

    I propose that the universe is mostly well-lit. Common sense proves (pertaining to the solar system) that nighttime on earth is merely a shallow dome of darkness, a shadow on the underside of the earth. Light dominates the universe.

  19. Started by Capiert,

    I don't know much about vectors. (Maybe you can help?) Perhaps it's what I don't know that counts? That little I know (& whether it's correct?) is: vectors have magnitude (amount) & direction. Negative (direction) is rotated 180 degrees (angle) in the opposite direction. Vectors are subdivided into 3 major axii (xyz), which are 90 degrees to each other (so Pythagorus's 90 degree triangle rule can be used, easily). Vectors can be added, graphically, maintaining their directions, not necessarily their positions. e.g. chained together, arrow tip point on end of the next vector, important is the angles (orientation) stay the same. Vectors can be …

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  20. Are you anti-communist? What are your thoughts about supporters of communism? Do really disbelieve that communism could be the panacea of all our problems?

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  21. Started by EdEarl,

    Individuals like their own species, in general. People prefer to be people, cats prefer to be cats, and sloths prefer to be sloths. Obviously, I cannot prove it. On the other hand, the deer that visit my yard don't knock on the door and expect to be invited in for a beer. You say, they aren't very smart and don't have the right body for it. True, but a wild bonobo or chimpanzee wouldn't either. Why do individuals like being a member of their species? In general we like things that are pleasant and dislike things that are not. We like some things because our bodies tell us to like it, for example sugar. However, some things we like are learned, for example smoking ciga…

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  22. I had an idea. I wanted to know if it would work. I theorize that if you have machines that can electrically stimulate the brain and control what you are dreaming, you can have a machine take those little shocks or electricity and put it into another person to then have the receiver receive the same dream and if lucid, have the two people in the same dream, both aware and with both minds connected so each is talking to the other in the dream. The device would stimulate the brain to create a lucid dream. Then, the other part would then copy over the electric signals and put them into the mind of the second person who would be dreaming the same dream, they then can…

  23. Started by Capiert,

    Precession happens also on earth. Momentum can be rotated to the opposite side where it then has the opposite direction. That effect depends on impulse mom=F*t, (duration time t). The slower the top turns, the longer the mass (each molecule) can be affected (on 1 side, vs the opposite). Thus a spinning top, will swoop (=precess) extremely low (horizontal) at slow rotating speed, (rather that stand up almost straight vertical). I.e. Longer duration time t, that the mass has (F=Wt=m*g) accelerated down (fallen), (or been left behind, push theory) so the angle is (larger) lower, e.g. further down (wrt top). (Note: How can a mass have force, when its…

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  24. Started by fredreload,

    After receiving a bad grade for my electrical classes yet again(bear with me for a while). I came to the conclusion that these electronic stuff is just too hard to be man made. This idea though, was left there for the entirety of my university years. Not until a few months ago, I came across this clip on youtube. How computer add numbers. So I was staring at the 0 and 1 bits, thinking if I can figure out a way to crunch the adder until it occurs to me that, the half adder seems too revolutionary to be man made. So I did a search on Google, to see who came up with half and full adder for the binary numbers. The result, such a person does not exist. The electrical engineeri…

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  25. So I watched this movie yesterday, to be precise Xmen Apocalypse. I was wondering if mind transferring can be done? Well to an empty body. one that does not exhibit a consciousness when born

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