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Marine Science / Could there be microplastics in the fish we eat

« on: 23/10/2019 12:41:30 »

I like the lion but voted for the raccoon butterfly fish because it is so unusual and so appropriately named.  I dont think you can go wrong with any of those choices

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Science Experiments / Is the idea of replicating the "big bang" in a lab possible

« on: 22/10/2019 18:14:49 »

I have a different take on the big bang , a tiny flea-sized piece of spiritual energy divided itself and bang , the Universe was born ...currently expanding but one day it will contract ... spiritual energy is THE ingredient that makes up everything ...

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Geek Speak / Can you recommend a YouTube video downloader

« on: 22/10/2019 14:38:36 »

i need a place where i can source music videos  without a monthly subscription,  just pay for each video invididually or buy credits and use them up


any suggestions?

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Science Experiments / What is nuclear power plant

« on: 22/10/2019 09:47:13 »

Thorium is an excellent opportunity, and it promises much. It isnt ready to go like Uranium is, there is still lots of work to do before it can be placed in service like Uranium is now. There are no commercial Thorium power reactors in service that I know of, it may be a valuable step along the way to fusion, IMO. I see no objection to developing it and giving it a chance to fulfill these promises. It is less reactive than Uranium, and will require different reactor designs, but that shouldnt stop us, and there is considerable research to draw on for engineering working solutions for commercial power reactors.

Something to keep in mind, what we are calling nuclear waste is as valuable as gold, it is a source of energy itself this waste. Any fission reactor will produce spent fuel, effectively reprocessing is a key part of the fuel cycle, this would need to be developed for Thorium too.

Swiftsword,
These miniature solutions sound like a good thing, I hope we see some of them going into production in this decade. The idea of blending U 233 back into the stockpile of low enriched fuel is about weapons reduction, it has its merits, and its drawbacks. It effectively wastes a lot of work, already done- but it places a lot of bomb material out of reach and reduces the ready stockpile of bomb fuel - which is a noble idea - whether it is practical or advisable to do this is another question. On the cooling question: designing a system which uses the most of the available thermal energy and doesnt dump excess heat into the environment is a key step, water or gas, or liquid metal, cooling is necessary in nuclear power, using the thermal energy now wasted is an engineering opportunity.

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Marine Science / Do dolphins like music

« on: 20/10/2019 11:17:27 »

Thats pretty crazy. Sounds like they are still a far way away from translating dolphin language but it would be pretty amazing if we could understand the language of another species.

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That CAN'T be true! / New National Geographic Area 51 Declassified When Aliens Attack

« on: 16/10/2019 18:46:24 »

I dont know why people dont believe in Aliens. Maybe they are the sort that still dont get that there are other planets, solar systems, and galaxies out there. Or even cant point to where they are on a map.

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Complementary Medicine / Get healthier get happier

« on: 15/10/2019 04:33:11 »

I think that as Im starting to "CURE" my pcos with all these balancing remedies... Im turning more and more straight-curious.

Ive NEVER been straight in my life.

Coincidence???
Eeps

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New Theories / Do you want to be more clever than Einstein

« on: 13/10/2019 18:35:17 »

If you could constantly accelerate at the rate of 1g you would theoretically be travelling at the speed of light in about 1 year.  Could you then just keep accelerating at that rate without ever cracking the speed of light?

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Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution / Can we use weeds to sequester CO2

« on: 13/10/2019 18:29:01 »

Personally I only use them at mealtimes. Actually I use bibs, as mine dont like snoods - you can buy ones that do up with velcro so you dont even have to pull it over their head.

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Marine Science / Would an electric eel work as a battery

« on: 13/10/2019 12:09:04 »

what kind of eel can I put in a 90 gallon tank. Im would also like to have a dwarf lionfish or any lionfish, and any clownfish. Is that way over stock? Or could I do a lot of water changes. If there is more room then could you suggest any other fish. Thanks for reading this.

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Radio Show & Podcast Feedback / Discuss The Sparkling Science of Gemstones

« on: 13/10/2019 04:49:17 »

I Love all the costumes of this contest <3
Everybody has done great artwork
I´m very impressed and would love to mave a teaparty with all of you

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Complementary Medicine / Cashew nuts

« on: 12/10/2019 18:46:21 »

I like to make my own cashew milk, by grinding up the nuts and letting them sit in a bowl of water for some time. I then remove the mush from the solution, and drink the remaining milk.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the protein content of such a solution may be? Will I lose out on protein and other nutrients by throwing away the mush?

Thanks for reading

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Just Chat! / Moved from :Could a shipwreck be suspended deep underwater owing to the intense pressure

« on: 12/10/2019 18:16:16 »

I have attempted to contact the admin of this web site and dont seem to be getting any respose. So I felt I would post it here please PM me when you can.