In the interest of science, here is Dr. Thaller:
Not too bad.... But if she talks like she writes, I think I'd prolly be turning to thoughts of homicide in relatively short order.
There used to be a nuclear reactor on campus. For real.
In the interest of science, here is Dr. Thaller:
Not too bad.... But if she talks like she writes, I think I'd prolly be turning to thoughts of homicide in relatively short order.
I have noticed that several of the science-for-the-layman books I have read lately were written by women. This is a change, the invasion of a male-dominated field, and I think, for the better.
Two words:
Dilitium crystals.
Was Roddenberry an alien?
I was employed at a research lab when the first news of cold fusion was announced, and there was a great deal of debate among the Ph.D. types as to whether it was feasible. It will be interesting to see if it actually pans out.
I learned about it in grade school. But then I didn't go to a public school until High School.
I can't wait to tell the Saudis to drink their oil.
thanks Ernest.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=fission
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=coldfusion
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=fusion
IEEE Spectrum recently had an article about using sound waves to help cause fusion (sonofusion), also at or near room temperature.
"By applying sound waves to a deuterium-rich liquid, we create pressure oscillations that implode tiny bubbles filled with deuterium vapor. The bubbles' violent collapse can cause some of the deuterium nuclei to undergo fusion."
Here's hoping one of these eventually scales enough to make a significant energy contribution - but let's build more fission capacity now!