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Actually i am need of fundamentals that who an Hovercraft works? Also i need some solutions that how can i build those Hovercraft and controlled be remote control.........

How do you think human civilization will be in the future? Some people imagine a civilization that is very scientifically advanced. However, the web site http://www.dieoff.org has a different prediction of the future. Most of the pages on that site basically say that human civilization is at its peak, and all humans are either going to die or just go back to a very simple lifestyle. One of the most interesting pages on that site is http://dieoff.org/page137.htm. Here are some of the things said on that page: On that web site, there are hundreds of other articles written by different scientists that basically say the same thin…

There are certain post I'd like to edit/delete, I was wondering how come I can edit things I post more recently, but the things farther back I can't edit/delete. Also I was wondering if a mod could help me with that.

Take the quiz: http://www.transtopia.org/quiz.html I took the quiz and scored "perfect": "MEMETIC SHOCK LEVEL 04 (0-4): the pinnacle. Transtopian, or pretty close to it. Progressive and hardcore with very few taboos. Looks like we have a WINNER here (either that or a major CHEAT)!"

What famous leader are you? http://similarminds.com/leader.html

It's been my understand that dogs can hear higher frequencies than us, but what about lower ones? How about the bandwidth of our voice? When I'm training my dog, I use alot of body language with verbal commands and she's right on target with me. But when I stop moving and just give verbal commands she doesn't seem to pick up unless I say the word just right. Was wondering, to what capacity do dogs hear our words? How do they interpret this apparent "charlie brown" gibberish?

Hi all: I was wondering if any of you guys knew something about heat transfer and stuff... I've always tried to use summers to work on stuff that I'm interested in...computer stuff; level desgining, 3d ing, etc... But, I haven't been able to work on anything really because my room is sooo freaking hot!!!! Notice the giant window.... I'm thinking the problem is that I get the heat from the morning sun. We're planning on getting an awning to cover the window, but I'm wondering if that will do anything; will that be enough, or are there other things I can do to cool down my room? I guess the developers really didn't care a…

Hey people... I haven't posted in a while, and actually, I haven't been here much. Been busy with school and whatnot. Anyone remember me? Eh, anyway. Mesa Back!

Hey, all you people that live in Britain. Have you been to Old Sarum? I am using it in my novel and i need to know if it has any security at night. Also does Stonehenge have any security at night? i have seen both through google earth and tried ot do internet research but it does not mention security anyway. Can a person just drive up to these places in the middle of the night? And also, do British people still say stuff like bloke? Thanks in advance.

Almost..... A friend sent me this... http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/07/24/china.hydrogen.car.ap/index.html Bee

Lately I've been wondering if there's more than two ways to fly... I mean, we've gotten so used to prop/jet propulsion over the last few hundred years or so that I wonder if we've forgotten or never even though of revolutionary methods? I've heard on a couple of tv programs that scientists are finding out that airplanes and boats have a lot in common or something; I guess like lift and boyancy are similar somehow? Anyway, I've been thinking about magnetic propulsion systems. Really creative stuff I think; like electromagnets spinning props that generate lift, or using magnets to somehow ionize the air and create lift that way; basically what flying i…

Would anyone happen to know what material this is made of? It's a friends and he says it's from a juggling set. I looked online and it looks like they call them "devil sticks" or something. Anyway, I'm trying to make a short star wars fan film with my friend and I think if I could get a longer piece of this material (about a meter; 3 feet) it would make the perfect lightsaber blade. Lucasfilm used carbon tubes but those are out of our price range... Better yet, I think it would be even better if we could find a rubber tube with small enough diameter so that it would fit comfortably. Someone said on another forum that it was fiberglass...but too me i…

There are so many little options for everything from cars to refrigerators that sound great and supposedly add convenience but really only cost you money. And many gadgets that supposedly save time are just money-wasters too. I'll list some good and bad, feel free to add: BAD- 1. Hood bras for cars--what are you protecting the paint for if you never take them off? 2. Electric seat/mirror adjustments for cars--OK if the car has multiple users, but if you're the only driver, you set it once and then never need it again. Plus they're slower than adjusting it manually. 3. Ice-makers/water dispensers in the doors of refrigerators--savings in energy from not having to op…

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-6092653.html It seems that Windows 98 and ME support is ending. XP is about $200 (or $100 to upgrade) (http://www.microsoft.com/products/info/product.aspx?view=22&pcid=a9d2c448-eb05-4a2b-a062-9c711c533e0c&type=ovr). I think linux will get a boost. It won't be too hard for some to switch to ubuntu, right?

I could see where we've done favorite movies but not television programs. Hands down my favorite TV program right now is the new Battlestar Gallactica. I was not a huge fan at all of the original but the remake on the sci fi channel is awesome. One of my favorite actors, Mary McDonnell, is perfect as the President of the Colonies, the Cylons are multidimensional (not to mention sexy in their female form) and most episodes swing on political and religious intrigue more than in some continually penultimate battle.. They kept the best part of the old show - its story arc - and breathed life into characters who were at best card board cutouts in the original.

Anyone know this guy? He's one of the scientist working on "lifters". I heard somewhere though that his work is suspicious? Can someone verify whether this guy is legitimate? I don't mean to post gossip or something, just wondering...

Recently I had to move to a location were the only option for internet access is good ole dial up. I was just wondering how many people still use dial up to connect to the internet.

Should there be a home page?

Hopefully the rovers will put the issue to rest within the next week, but until then:

I thought I was going to die today Most people dont know, but I am the most insectphobic person ever. I run and scream like a little girl whenever I'm around them or see them. So today, around 6:30 AM, I was driving home from work and I had the windows rolled down, and the radio turned up loud, and I was minding my own business. Then at a stoplight, this huge insect (a grasshopper about 2 inches long) flies into my car and lands on my dash, and it scares me half to death, but I cant pull over to shoo it out of the car. The bug is just hanging out, looking at things go by through the window, so I wasnt worried about it... until it turned around and faced me... and…

Some people on another forum have been talking about the web site: http://www.whatisthesecret.tv According to them, it is a movie that reveals a shocking truth about science. You can watch the trailer for free, and it looks very interesting. However, why isn't this in regular movie theaters if it's so good? I don't want to waste my money if it is a bad movie. I tried searching for it on Google, but I can't find any good information. If anybody else has watched this, can you tell me if it's any good or not? Thanks.

hello since i'm from the u.s. and know a lot of you are from else where, was wondering this. a lot of people on the forum say how they don't understand the people of an other nation, or ask 'why do they act that way.'. so before i've got to stop dropping by so often and get back to work (funding good), thought i'd pick up a few suggestions on the matter of some films or tv shows along the following theme. if someone wished to understand the people of your country better what films or tv shows do you suggest they watch. i imagine fairly commercial films that stand a better chance of being available in other countries. also films and tv shows that reveal…

because i didn't think 'the wisci discussion thread' would get as many views This article is scan-readable for your convienience. For my own learning, any feedback as to the the effectiveness of the scan-readability, in this thread or via PM, would be appreciated OK, first off: WiSci (ws) has the potential to be good. yes, wikipedia (wp) is cool, but it's not geared up entirely to science so suffers from certain failings (as far as science articles go) that ws could inprove -- plus, being scientists and what-not, we should be able to be innovative and push the 'wiki' technique to interesting new places. And SFN having a wiki offers more than the potential to…

Calc is in the morning! w00t! I have Physics monday afternoon. I predict a 3 or 4 on both.