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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 3rd March 2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1,394
Views: 135,253
Posted By BenBurch
Well since the name is literally written on it...

Well since the name is literally written on it and it's being packed for launch means that you can rename it, but when the future encounters it, they will revert to the original name (should roman...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 3rd March 2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 54,448
Posted By BenBurch
<delurk>That was pretty...

<delurk>That was pretty awesome.</delurk>
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th May 2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,919
Posted By BenBurch
It's Yanny! ;)

It's Yanny! ;)
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th June 2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,198
Posted By BenBurch
I have considered using a large self-sealing...

I have considered using a large self-sealing balloon to collect low orbit junk. Conceptually like the ECHO satellites, but designed to maintain a few pounds of gas pressure for a period of time...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st May 2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,822
Posted By BenBurch
http://www.huntsman.com/performance_products/Media...

http://www.huntsman.com/performance_products/Media%20Library/a_MC348531CFA3EA9A2E040EBCD2B6B7B06/Products_MC348531D0B9FA9A2E040EBCD2B6B7B06/Glycols_MC348531D11A3A9A2E040EBCD2B6B7B06/files/fate_and_eff...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th April 2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 21,625
Posted By BenBurch
High energy physics has a thing called a trigger...

High energy physics has a thing called a trigger processor. This is the thing that constantly looks at the detector suite and which decides when something interesting enough to log and analyze has...
Forum: USA Politics 25th April 2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,208
Posted By BenBurch
Only because Trump hasn't been able to get most...

Only because Trump hasn't been able to get most of his ideas enacted.
Forum: USA Politics 7th April 2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 38,782
Posted By BenBurch
Nobody had a problem with a woman as President,...

Nobody had a problem with a woman as President, they had a problem with HER as President.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 7th April 2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,166
Posted By BenBurch
If we get the right winds, there will be a lot of...

If we get the right winds, there will be a lot of ice in the Atlantic shipping channels I think.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 12th March 2017, 05:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,166
Posted By BenBurch
Alarming to say the least!

Alarming to say the least!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 4th March 2017, 06:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,166
Posted By BenBurch
Looks like arctic may have reached maximum for...

Looks like arctic may have reached maximum for the years.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th January 2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,166
Posted By BenBurch
Totally. Svalbard is ice-free in late...

Totally.

Svalbard is ice-free in late January...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th January 2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,166
Posted By BenBurch
Thanks for starting it!

Thanks for starting it!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th January 2017, 06:59 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 74,226
Posted By BenBurch
Well, of course, but there seem to be no...

Well, of course, but there seem to be no challenges with scaling ion engines at least. Biggest issue is power, and we will have to revive the SNAP program to make a useful spacecraft.

And IF the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 5th January 2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 74,226
Posted By BenBurch
Define "very slight" for this? If you can get...

Define "very slight" for this? If you can get 25mm/s2 you can escape earth in a month or so.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th November 2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 74,226
Posted By BenBurch
Thing is, the thrust expected is so small that it...

Thing is, the thrust expected is so small that it could also be generated by interaction with the Earth's magnetic field, so launching into Earth orbit isn't really going to settle the matter.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 18th October 2016, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1,596
Views: 173,310
Posted By BenBurch
Calling Assange scum is an insult to scum.

Calling Assange scum is an insult to scum.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,256
Posted By BenBurch
I was in an accident that nearly killed me. ...

I was in an accident that nearly killed me. Don't remember a thing about it. Could have died then and never known it.

Now, the recovery from that was and is another story.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2016, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,256
Posted By BenBurch
Well if they are on Methicillin, I imagine they...

Well if they are on Methicillin, I imagine they did, but of course I can't say more than I heard from others here this morning.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,256
Posted By BenBurch
It nearly killed my wife and I had it on my...

It nearly killed my wife and I had it on my forehead but fortunately not a resistant strain.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2016, 06:45 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
Just did above!

Just did above!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
http://nsidc.org/data/seaice_index/images/daily_im...

http://nsidc.org/data/seaice_index/images/daily_images/N_daily_concentration_hires.png
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
Macdoc - have you seen the concentration maps? ...

Macdoc - have you seen the concentration maps? There are very few regions that have no open water.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th June 2016, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,256
Posted By BenBurch
MRSA

A coworker of mine went into the ER late last week for cellulitis on his leg. They gave him a shot and pills and sent him home.

By Monday he was in pain and blisters were forming on his calf...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 9th June 2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,897
Posted By BenBurch
Recently got a 27" 5K screen Mac and I really...

Recently got a 27" 5K screen Mac and I really like it.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 5th June 2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,098
Posted By BenBurch
RCS ports. Covered to keep moisture out which...

RCS ports. Covered to keep moisture out which could freeze and prevent operation in space.

The covers are designed to come off with sufficient air movement.

The engines starting entrain a LOT...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 4th June 2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 74,226
Posted By BenBurch
A space drive would certainly be a nice thing to...

A space drive would certainly be a nice thing to have.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd June 2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,710
Views: 316,221
Posted By BenBurch
It's right here! ...

It's right here! http://www.beveragesdirect.com/products/jolt-cola-caffeinated-bottles?variant=2969318145
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 1st June 2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
Northwest Passage is melting out fast!

Northwest Passage is melting out fast!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th May 2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
You're most welcome.

You're most welcome.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th May 2016, 07:23 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
Here is where I wish we had MHaze still. I'd...

Here is where I wish we had MHaze still. I'd love to see him spin THIS.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th May 2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
http://nsidc.org/data/seaice_index/images/daily_im...

http://nsidc.org/data/seaice_index/images/daily_images/N_daily_concentration_hires.png that's the link to that map - they have made it hard to find recently.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th May 2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
:-) I am watching the NSIDC concentration map,...

:-) I am watching the NSIDC concentration map, and it is really clear that ice mass is falling as precipitously as ice extent. Huge areas go from white to blue every day. And a lot of the think...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd May 2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
Svalbard is effectively ice-free. In May. I...

Svalbard is effectively ice-free. In May. I think this might be the year.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 22nd May 2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
A remarkable amount of open water for this season;

A remarkable amount of open water for this season;
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 18th May 2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
Looks like most of the thick, old ice is about to...

Looks like most of the thick, old ice is about to be swept down the Fram Strait...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th May 2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
And (though off topic a bit) look at Greenland.

And (though off topic a bit) look at Greenland.
Forum: USA Politics 6th May 2016, 04:22 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 33,089
Posted By BenBurch
In DC he hired rent boys. 18+ but looking...

In DC he hired rent boys. 18+ but looking younger. This according to the same source who told me about the abuse allegations 15 years ago.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 5th May 2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,878
Posted By BenBurch
There is also one that prints molten glass.

There is also one that prints molten glass.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 5th May 2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,878
Posted By BenBurch
This is the one I backed, BTW; ...

This is the one I backed, BTW; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1403065126/trinus-the-affordable-all-metal-3d-printer
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 5th May 2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,878
Posted By BenBurch
There are composite metal + poly filaments. ...

There are composite metal + poly filaments.

And wood + ploy.

They print a variety of different plastics, more or less depending on the machine.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 3rd May 2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,878
Posted By BenBurch
Backed a kickstarter for a new machine that also...

Backed a kickstarter for a new machine that also does laser engraving. Should be delivered in August, which of course probably means October.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 28th April 2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
This is frightening.

This is frightening.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th April 2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,719
Posted By BenBurch
Nickel-Iron batteries last nearly forever...

Nickel-Iron batteries last nearly forever already, but at the cost of a low energy density.
Forum: USA Politics 27th April 2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,213
Views: 243,098
Posted By BenBurch
I'll take either.

I'll take either.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th April 2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 28,656
Posted By BenBurch
The placebo effect is an illusion, what's more.

The placebo effect is an illusion, what's more.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th April 2016, 03:33 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 28,656
Posted By BenBurch
The claims are stupid, and whomever wrote them...

The claims are stupid, and whomever wrote them originally was stupid.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 17th April 2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 33,499
Posted By BenBurch
Until then, this is based on different data; ...

Until then, this is based on different data; http://arctic.atmos.uiuc.edu/cryosphere/arctic.sea.ice.interactive.html
Forum: USA Politics 17th April 2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 378,044
Posted By BenBurch
As a sex worker's rights activist for the last 25...

As a sex worker's rights activist for the last 25 or so years, most whores I know are appalled at being likened to Hillary...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 14th April 2016, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,878
Posted By BenBurch
A partial vase (Windows rebooted);

A partial vase (Windows rebooted);
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