Science addicts here?....

[Wayne Evans]

I'm one....especially archaeology, astronomy.

I stumbled upon this http://www.nowykurier.com/toys/gravity/gravity.html on a guitar forum (http://www.tdpri.com/forum/bad-dog-c...ty-things.html)

I don't fully understand how to use it yet but it looks interesting enough to putz with.

To keep up and feed my neurons I go here...all science topics are available if remotely interested:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/space_time/

Carry on....

[mcbourque]

I'm one....especially archaeology, astronomy.

I stumbled upon this http://www.nowykurier.com/toys/gravity/gravity.html on a guitar forum (http://www.tdpri.com/forum/bad-dog-c...ty-things.html)

I don't fully understand how to use it yet but it looks interesting enough to putz with.

To keep up and feed my neurons I go here...all science topics are available if remotely interested:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/space_time/

Carry on....

Hey that's awesome Wayne! Thanks
I'm a physical science teacher so I'm a sucker for that sort of thing! Might used it in class

[Wayne Evans]

Hey that's awesome Wayne! Thanks
I'm a physical science teacher so I'm a sucker for that sort of thing! Might used it in class

Excellent....now I know who's brain to pick if mine is misfiring on these knowledge quests.
I'm a music/geology major from the late Pleistocene Epoch and fear I'll die before I know everything. (wink)

EDIT: hope it can be a good tool for your class.

Thanks for chiming in....

[crupiea]

dont let the particles escape the screen

[mcbourque]

Excellent....now I know who's brain to pick if mine is misfiring on these knowledge quests.
I'm a music/geology major from the late Pleistocene Epoch and fear I'll die before I know everything. (wink)

Thanks for chiming in....

That's a very cool double major. One of my very good friend has the same combo! I'm teaching geology to 6 graders right now as well as physical science to older kids. Fun stuff

[Wayne Evans]

dont let the particles escape the screen

I've already failed at that effort....I'll probably throw the Universe into complete cosmic chaos if I keep at it.

[Wayne Evans]

That's a very cool double major. One of my very good friend has the same combo! I'm teaching geology to 6 graders right now as well as physical science to older kids. Fun stuff

I really enjoyed the college path and was playing in a band at the same time while expanding my mind in other ways....ahem, cough.

Teaching 6 graders seems a bit oxymoronic to me so I commend you for your patience and perseverance.

Carry on....

[mcbourque]

I really enjoyed the college path and was playing in a band at the same time while expanding my mind in other ways....ahem, cough.

Teaching 6 graders seems a bit oxymoronic to me so I commend your for your patience and perseverance.

Carry on....

LOL let's see, made two of them cry yesterday and gave lunch detention to a 7th grader today. Fun all around.

[Brackneyc]

LOL let's see, made two of them cry yesterday and gave lunch detention to a 7th grader today. Fun all around.

Meanie.

[Wayne Evans]

LOL let's see, made two of them cry yesterday and gave lunch detention to a 7th grader today. Fun all around.

Oh boy....lots of drama.

BTW, I meant to put a smileycon after my comment on your "patience and perseverance" but you'd quoted me before I'd noticed.
I do respect your choice of profession....and astonishing capacity to deal with the class room challenges.

Later....

[Old-Time-Lifter]

I'm one....especially archaeology, astronomy.

I stumbled upon this http://www.nowykurier.com/toys/gravity/gravity.html on a guitar forum (http://www.tdpri.com/forum/bad-dog-c...ty-things.html)

I don't fully understand how to use it yet but it looks interesting enough to putz with.

To keep up and feed my neurons I go here...all science topics are available if remotely interested:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/space_time/

Carry on....

http://www.realclearscience.com/

I like this site, I go to sciencedaily as well.

[FastrThanYou]

Dat dere black hole physics though

[Wayne Evans]

http://www.realclearscience.com/ I like this site, I go to sciencedaily as well.

Cool....another site filled with brain food.

Back in 1987-88 or so I had subscribed to a pub called Science News.
A great weekly rag of about 15 pages or so and I loved getting science discoveries/updates weekly.
But....after about 7 years I had them stacked to the ceiling.
I don't have them anymore.

Now, it's far easier on the trees (I've grown quite accustomed to breathing) that we have the webz access so satisfy one's curiosities.

Thanks for chiming in and I'm on spread.

Later....

[NuclearArms]

I like nuclear physics and rocket science.
Really.

[Wayne Evans]

I like nuclear physics and rocket science. Really.

OK....I believe you.
So many science subjects to ponder and brainstorm on.

On another science note:
It seems we have partial eclipse occurring today just prior to 15:00 PST.
I may have to get out a paper plate with a hole in it as suggested.

Thanks for commenting and keeping this science thread alive.

Carry on....

[Chowboy]

I try to understand Quantum Mechanics on occasion, but I just don't think my mind is flexible enough...

Eg, Quantum Entanglement:

a physical phenomenon that occurs when pairs or groups of particles are generated or interact in ways such that the quantum state of each particle cannot be described independently – instead, a quantum state may be given for the system as a whole.

In an oversimplified definition, measurement/observation of one particle will influence the other particle.

This picture is experimental proof of said entanglement:



Image on the left was painted by lasers that passed through the cat image.

Image on the right was painted by lasers (photons) that were split from the above mentioned lasers but never passed through the feline image. Kinda like twins knowing what each other is doing without being in the same room. And it happens instantly across infinite distances. Einstein did not like this...called it spooky...also kinda says speed of light is not absolute.

In the words of Richard Feynmam, " I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics."

[DocHoss]

Not entanglement, but that post did prompt me to dig up this picture (which I had originally taken for Caturday):

I'm a music/geology major from the late Pleistocene Epoch.

Reminds me of the guy in "What's Up, Doc?"

"I'll have you know that Howard is is in negotiations with Mr. Leonard Bernstein on the possibility of conducting an avalanche in E flat!"

It seems we have partial eclipse occurring today just prior to 15:00 PST.
I may have to get out a paper plate with a hole in it as suggested.

Did you see it? I posted a picture in the O35 photography thread. Wasn't able to see the whole thing as I was getting ready to head to the airport.

[Chowboy]

I like cats and that's hilarious!!!!

[Wayne Evans]

Did you see it? I posted a picture in the O35 photography thread. Wasn't able to see the whole thing as I was getting ready to head to the airport.

Top of the mornin'....

Yes...I did try to see the eclipse using the two paper plates process with a hole cut in one of them.
I couldn't get it to work, I"m sure it was user error, so after 10 minutes I gave up plus it was a bit hazy so that didn't help.
I'll check out your photo.

Ha...Eb is not my best key.
Hope you had a safe trip.

Carry on....

[backisassuk]

not sure if anyone has seen this but it really puts us in perspective

http://htwins.net/scale2/

[Wayne Evans]

not sure if anyone has seen this but it really puts us in perspectivehttp://htwins.net/scale2/

Yes...I have watched that one many times.
That vid provides quite the 'perspective'.
We are so puny and insignificant in the cosmos.

Thanks for commenting.....

[backisassuk]

Yes...I have watched that one many times.
That vid provides quite the 'perspective'.
We are so puny and insignificant in the cosmos.

Thanks for commenting.....

Yeah it amazes me, got your rep back

[Wayne Evans]

Yeah it amazes me, got your rep back

The more we learn the less we actually know.
I guess that's what keeps us interested.

No biggie....I try to rep all that comment with civility in my threads (unless I'm on spread) and never expect anything back.
My only presumptuous expectation is to wake up above the dirt again tomorrow.

Thanks again....do carry on.

[Wayne Evans]

Interest only....(thought I'd just add to this thread)

Rosetta to land on a comet on November 12th.
I'm looking forward to the success of this incredible technological task.
I hope all goes without hitch and we don't encounter any hostile comet rock monsters.

http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Sp...on_12_November

A good day to all...

[discdoggie]

hostile comet rock monsters.

Im scared.

[DocHoss]

Im scared.

Don't worry, li'l lady, I'll protect you. . .

(runs for his life )

[Wayne Evans]

Im scared.

Ha...not to worry weed hoppette.....DocHoss has confirmed that chivalry 'tis not deadeth.
I could have been more specific and said 'ice rock monsters' should that provide any comfort.

DocHoss....
Prepare your hero suit.....chance favors a prepared man.

Thanks to both for chiming in....carry on.

[discdoggie]

Ha...not to worry weed hoppette.....DocHoss has confirmed that chivalry 'tis not deadeth.

He said that when he thought they were like this



But why he learned they were like this



He changed his mind.

[DocHoss]

He said that when he thought they were like this



But why he learned they were like this



He changed his mind.

I'm not afraid of no stinkin' comet monsters. It's YOU that could do me serious harm!

[Chowboy]

http://www.realclearscience.com/

I like this site, I go to sciencedaily as well.

Chanced upon another site ya'll may like:

http://www.quantamagazine.org/


Discusses Quantum Mechanics and other things; neurology, cosmology, etc.