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Will probably post questions in this thread in relation to a science fiction novel I want to get to writing more. While it is science fiction I would like to get input from the community about how an effective technology I want the antagonist to have might work on some grounds in line with what we actually know about physics, science and engineering etc So my first question; How would a technogically advanced race render all human projectile weapons beyond bows, nuclear weapons etc inert and unusable? So far all I've got is computer viruses, EMP and nanobot swarms. But is there some kind of process gunpowder could undergo to be denatured enough to be useless, f…

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Can anyone suggest one or a few English nick that should not be only for boy or for girl? In other words, nick normally for boys and girls, i.e. Chris.

Lucky enough to live in the path of totality? Traveling? Bringing special gear? Cool telescopes or lenses? Any pinhole colanders or manually cut out shapes for crescent shaped shadows? Convinced it’ll be cloudy, overcast, and raining? 🤣 ☀️ 🌙

I'm watching s12e1 of Curb Your Enthusiasm and there's a moment where Larry says to Leon, have you noticed that when you take a picture you don't look nearly as good as you do when you look in the mirror? Because the mirror is how you look to yourself and the photo is how others see you. This is exactly what I've also noticed and hearing LD say that on the show made me realize that this is apparently a universal phenomenon? Have you noticed this as well? I've always been struck by how much more attractive I look to myself in the mirror vs. how I appear in pictures, especially if the picture was taken by someone else and my feeling has always been the one Larry e…

Planning to hike a section of the trail, wanted to get advice from someone who has been on it before and since other social media platforms are flaming piles of garbage... y'all are the only folks I'll trust for sound advice.

I want to ask the following types of OPERATIONS RESEARCH questions. Where can I ask them? 1) Linear Programming( formulation of graphic method) 2)Linear programming (Simplex method) 3)Linear Programming( the dual Problem and post-optimality analysis) 4) Transportation problems 5) Assignment problems 6)The sequencing problems 7) Replacement decisions 8)Queuing theory 9) Decision theory and decision analysis 10)Theory of games 11) Statistical quality control 12)Inventory management 13)Investment analysis 14)Simulation 15)Work study and value analysis 16)Goal, Integer and Dynamic programming …

For some reason what appears to be a world wide prank of some sort is being reported on. A monolith was found in Utah and now what are though tto be copies have been found around the world from eastern europe to columbia 4 or five have been found. If it's a prank it must be rather expensive to place stainless steel monoliths around the globe. Anyone have any ideas or new reports? My fave take!

"Daylight saving time was first introduced in the United States in 1918 under the Standard Time Act as a measure to save on fuel costs during the First World War by adding an extra hour of sunlight to the day.... "In 2005, Congress amended the Uniform Time Act to expand daylight saving time to the period in effect today: Starting on the second Sunday of March and ending on the first Sunday of November, according to the Congressional Research Service. This move was again for energy saving purposes. "A Department of Energy study following the amendment’s implementation found the extra four weeks of daylight saving time saved around 0.5% in total electricity daily in t…

First part here: Now for the second part, since it's allegedly "non-interesting." I do find it "interesting" how Sam is going to a foundry now, complete with a Government wig who's tagging along: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/events/ifs-direct-connect.html Now think about this for half a minute. He's not even building anything ground up- There's been zero indications of that. Every indication he's given so far points to "ready made" sources (see above post), either buying hardware outright (the GPU kits he tweeted about) or going to a foundry to procure silicon. It would be doubly puzzling/"interesting" why that he's asking $7 TRILL…

Ants are extremely strong for their size. Apparently ants can lift over 1000 times their body weight. As such, Im wondering how ants would be on planets with really high gravity, much higher gravity on earth. They would probably do just fine I would think.

hi, this is a portative dental instrument and I am not willing to share any else information unfortunately. sorry for this case. if possible, could someone please give me an idea, on how much money should I want for licensing in case I get in touch with some corporations?

For a long time, I'd like to get a smartphone with a large screen but I haven't yet got one because there are some trade-offs, e.g. weight and convenience. If I don't watch videos or play mobile games, I just use my phone to read ebook and information on the web (mainly text and pictures), will it feel a lot better by using a bigger screen? What's your opinion?

I know there is something like adhesive tape but it will not leave marks and is designed not to leave marks on paper. Ordinary tape is highly adhesive and could easily damage prints on paper if not removed carefully. What is the name of such thing?

Often I bake cheese bread, yuca bread... many names for the same. Not yucca ! Also known as cassava, mandioca, tapioca... When the flour is manufactured, what is added or substracted for it to become/make starch instead ? Am convinced is the same stuff with mythic beliefs. How is it ?

Some told me that sneakers shouldn't require any delicate cleaning because it is supposed to get dirty, inside and outside, washing with water may even wear it faster. Some said that with proper methods of cleaning which usually involves regular use of professional or special cleansers, life of sneakers will be largely extended. In fact, I think any shoe should be cleaned but I don't think that it is good to throw them into washing machines, at least, I have not and I will not risk doing this. Generally speaking, how to clean sneakers and how often should I clean them?

Hi. In USA, houses made with paper and sticks use flimsy recessed box to connect clotheswasher hoses. How is it done 'surface-mount' on stone/block/brick walls ? Looking for such and cannot find in US

Good day all. Tricky question... Is it properly focused ?

Twenty one years ago today the space shuttle Columbia burned up upon reentry of the Earth's atmosphere due to failure of the heat shield because of damage to a wing from foam breaking loose during launch. All seven astronauts on board were tragically killed. RIP Columbia Crew.

"Britain’s media has reacted with fury and bewilderment after a US scientist claimed the perfect cup of tea is made with a pinch of added salt" https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/24/travel/britain-us-scientist-tea-debate-intl/index.html Apparently a soupçon of salt takes away the supposed bitterness of the drink of tea. I can't see that catching on but then I myself drink very ,very weak green tea (obviously no milk -also no sugar) I was never aware that bitterness was a problem with ordinary black tea but perhaps there is to some.

One of my New Years resolutions is to stop trying to enhance RSA. Where is there a list of copyrighted content that is now public? The first Mickey Mouse movie now is public domain. Also, I thought that all my data analysis on crypto would benefit me in bioinformatics. Even though I am not a biology major or know much about, I thought I could still work with the statistics. Is there any online database of open source data to try and crunch and find patterns in genetics?

I realize I have a bad reputation on this site, and I can see why. I believe everyone deserves a fresh start and I would like to introduce myself. My name is Grayson, and I got on this forum to share my love of science. My favorite field of science right now is physics because I believe it explains the most about the universe around us. My favorite musical band is the Beatles. I like them because they give off a surreal feeling. My favorite song by them is in my life in the rubber soul album. Off of music, I like learning and shoving knowledge into my brain. I also like books in the non-fiction section about science. Now, I would like to dedicate this page to anyone who w…

I was quite pleased about making this meme.... but no one I know gets it.lol. I stiched the pics together and my cousin suggested the phrasing. Anyone come up with a different legend?