Over in super geekland - Physorg.com has an interesting article about the possibility of other water world existing. Even though we don't have an "active" water world (beside Earth) in our solar system it seems reasonable that somewhere within the billions of other planets that exists there must be some that are water worlds.
And I thought that was a movie with Kevin Costner!
The article makes an interesting point about Earth and that the water content on Earth is 1 part in 4400, yet it covers two-thirds of the surface. The theory of water planets encompasses many variations of its composition and they are not necessarily built like earth.
The article concludes that our current best shot at detecting water planets will come from the recent launch of CoRoT satellite.
Remember where there is water there is the best chance for life - at least as know it!
Friday, February 2, 2007
Ocean Planets on the Brink of Detection
Saturday, January 6, 2007
New molecules for a faster Internet
Chromophores which have been theorized by physicists at Washington State University have been synthesized by chemists in China and tested by chemists in Belgium. Chromophores are a new generation of optical molecules which interact 50% more strongly with light than any other molecules ever test.
End result some day, maybe we will see these molecules used in optical switches and Internet connections resulting in higher throughput.
The article has several links to other background information and scientific data.
It always amazes me how we are often reminded of how little we know about physics, science, our bodies, our world and universe. Sometimes it feels like we are all part of some kid's ant farm!
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Science of Santa Claus: Jolly Old Elf Really Can Deliver Presents in One Night, Says NC State Engineer
Finally someone has taken the time to realistically answer the biggest question about Good Ole St. Nick!
Dr. Larry Silverberg, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering can explain the plausable science behind whether Santa could deliver all of the gifts in one night.
Finally we can tell our children the truth about Santa when they ask that dreadful question: "But dad, how does he visit millions of homes in one night?"
So I definitely suggest you take the time to read the article and equip yourself with answers for your children - I think we all deserve a portion of our childhild devoted to believing in Santa Claus!
Now if we could only do this for the Easter Bunny as well!
Merry Christimas Everyone!
BTW if you want to track Santa's progress you can do that here:
http://www.noradsanta.org/en/map/index.php#
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