[Tycho?]

Umm.... what are you talking about?

We already have an astronomy forum. And since you are here trying to get new members, I would bet that the one you are posting in is a lot better than yours.

Einstien wins over Bohr hands down... Borh was definately very smart, and he certainly contributed. But Einstien rewrote the book on physics almost single handedly, and he contributed to other things than SR and GR. He actually won his nobel prize as a result of his work in quantum mechanics (even if later he didn't agree with it). I'd say Newton should be up there, what with his laws of gravitation, invention of calculus (well, another guy did it as well, but Newton had something to do with it anyway)

This is just the discoveries that I think will be profound, you can ponder them if you feel like it. In no particular order. Development of Artificial Intelligence that can match a human Understanding on the inner workings of our brain, both physical and pychological. Also the augmenting of human brain. Nuclear Fusion as a viable power source (I hope) Cloning/genetic engineering of humans. This is just part of the whole medicine catagory, which can include things such as stem cells, artificial or transplanted limbs or organs, immunology, and extending of human life span. Plus enhancing humans, through engineering or cybernetics. Quantum gravity All things nanotech, ie new materials, building techniques, medical applications etc. Quantum computing/improvment and proliferation of computers in general Of course, as usual the greatest and most important discoveries will be ones that nobody sees coming.

Alright. Why does time have to have a zero point? Since when is relativity an unexplained mathematical solution? Also, since when has it caused a lot of confusion, any more than any other theories? And proven the existance of nothingness? I'm not even sure what you are getting at here. edit: Oh yeah. And why is logic central here? I would not consider c being constant to be logical. Most of quantum mechanics seems quite illogical to me. That doesn't mean its not true, and physics most certianly does not have to be logical to be correct.

Oh yeah, and it said it was published in 1997. That is not new.

"Time tends to be addressed as a fundamental of nature, but for this to be so, time would have to have a beginning or a "zero" point." "No science theory or observation has proven the existence of nothingness." "This rigid and unexplained mathematical solution has led to a lot of confusion accross mordern physics. (reffering to relativity)" Plus, he didn't spell check the damn thing.

There were 6 attackers with knives? I can see why nobody did anything, they were all scared. Still, man, I hate that racist garbage.

Does the current heat shield block gamma rays? I thought you needed something quite dense for that, like lead.

I sure as hell don't. My guess would be Martin, but I believe you have already talked to him...

A single electron moving can't really be considered electricity, as there isn't really any current flow to speak of. You need a bunch of electrons moving to get an electric current.

Ehhh, Canada's system is ok (I live there) but its not that great. I think Canada should have more political parties as well, so a party can never get a majority government, and must always ally themsevles with another party to maintain power. I would also like proportional representation. A system like Germany's, or Isreal's is pretty good. Oh yeah, and I think the US system can barely be called a democracy at all, considering that the two main choices are nearly exactly the same. edit: well I took the quiz (again) i got Economic Left/Right: -6.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.31 On the graph, pretty much where I was last time I took it.

I dont think the actual workings of age are very well understood, plenty of theory, not so much in the more concrete department. I saw an interesting documentry on the subject. I forget most of it, but it seemed to point out that there was a corelation in the aging of cells and cancer. Namely, that aging is a mechanism to prevent cancer, turning off cell division before they become damaged enough to potentially turn cancerous. As well they pointed out that cancers are cells that divide indefinately, and do not age. Interesting show, I wish I remember more of it.

I hope nobody makes a movie based on this.

Both. I really can't see why something would be so freaking big and not be a predator.

HAHAHAHAHAHA, oh man, I am so saving that pic, I love it.

If he's right or wrong its hilarious either way.

**shakes head slowly**

I wasn't aware it was a "great mystery" since, you know, lightning is very well understood and has been for a while.

Swoosh Thats the sound of this thread going over my head.

I dont see why an flywheel device would be needed. It should work fine without one I would think.

How does EM radiation exert pressure on something?