Science & Mathematics - 14 August 2006

On Christmas Eve 2004, scientists discovered an Asteroid headed towards Earth due to hit in the middle of April 2029. It was a small story in the paper and afterwards there were a few specials on the NG & Discovery Ch. After that everyone seemed to forget about it. I know its over 20 yrs away and we have other things to deal with. It's kind of a big deal I think. And so far there have not been any major scientific develoments on defending agaist a celestial hit. Kind of scary, I think that people just forget about it so easily when most of us will probably still be alive in 2029. But, on the other hand, I think if I HAD to choose how I was going to die or the world was going to end I would pick being hit by an asteroid or comet. I wouldn't hide or try to save myself only to have a future on a dark destroyed planet - I would probably just sit on my roof. It's gotta be great to see that, even if its over in a few seconds. Anyone ever see 'End Day' on Discovery or 'Last Night'?

2006-08-14 09:20:57 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

2006-08-14 09:19:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Zoology

2006-08-14 09:18:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Zoology

wall in space.How is it possible,that space has no starting and ending? like, if I walk down Midland ave.,it stops about 5 miles north of palisade.If I go in the other direction it eventually stops.Someone,please help me to understand this concept.

2006-08-14 09:16:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

2006-08-14 09:15:24 · 8 answers · asked by sabarrasunflower 1 in Medicine

i have to say that i live in an islamic country so please do not say go to concerts they are alot of concerts in my country but i do not like these kinds of musics i like rock pop not the pop of my country they are not exciting

2006-08-14 09:14:25 · 16 answers · asked by star 1 in Physics

I need a number of how big is the univers, please only reply with numbers...thanks.

2006-08-14 09:10:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Astronomy & Space

2006-08-14 09:10:16 · 7 answers · asked by bigculo2000 1 in Physics

I was just watching this one show on Discovery Channel HD on rodent adaptations, and this question popped up in my head.

2006-08-14 09:09:06 · 7 answers · asked by JuuBuu 1 in Zoology

if a low concentration of hiv virus was put up into your anus everyday for a year would you acquire the infection?

2006-08-14 09:07:02 · 10 answers · asked by kiel_reid 1 in Medicine

2006-08-14 09:05:27 · 4 answers · asked by sarika 1 in Biology

2006-08-14 09:03:59 · 11 answers · asked by Chris cc 1 in Physics

Can I do an accelerated course in a community college in preparation for med skul?

2006-08-14 09:03:49 · 4 answers · asked by tony 1 in Medicine

Why does a room echo when it's empty, but when you put stuff in it, it doesn't have the echo anymore!?!?! This is driving me batty!!! It makes no sense (to me)!!!

2006-08-14 09:03:47 · 10 answers · asked by Scoot 4 in Other - Science

Is there any way to change water activity to prevent sugar (sucrose) from dissolving in it?

2006-08-14 09:01:55 · 10 answers · asked by belladito 1 in Chemistry

I know that bats, which have trouble seeing in dark, emit soundwaves that help them determine how close they are to objects like cave walls, etc. But what about humans? If a person loses his/her hearing or sight, do other senses "pick up the slack" so to speak?

2006-08-14 09:01:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Biology

2006-08-14 09:01:12 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Geography

If god created us and everything else who created him?

2006-08-14 08:58:19 · 11 answers · asked by Dreamkiller 2 in Other - Science

If an engineering drawing has a scale of 3"=1'-0", and the scale of a detail on the drawing is 1.5"=1'-0", what is the relationship between the size of the drawing and the detail on the drawing?

I'm working on an AutoCAD drawing and I'm confused.

2006-08-14 08:58:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Engineering

2006-08-14 08:57:16 · 11 answers · asked by bernard.e 1 in Physics

2006-08-14 08:57:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Physics

2006-08-14 08:56:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Science

Has there ever been any incidents in which an airplane had been stuck by lighting during flight? Why is it not more likely even if they do attempt to fly around the storm I would think that they are pretty good conductors of electricity... or does the object need to be grounded in order to be stuck?? Why/ Why not?

2006-08-14 08:55:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Weather

Was the Idea feasible?

2006-08-14 08:54:34 · 2 answers · asked by goring 6 in Physics

Others have the same sensation(discomfort or even distress)seeing someone sharpen a knife with a steel-rod sharpener,and other similar activities.Does this concept have a name?what's the scientific explanation for this phenomenon?

2006-08-14 08:53:41 · 7 answers · asked by harry r 2 in Medicine

2006-08-14 08:53:14 · 16 answers · asked by erminazoo 1 in Mathematics

QUESTION: If i was to stick my finger in a plug socket how long would it take before my hair actually stands up on end?

All my life but Ive heard people say "Have you been sticking your finger in a plug socket again?"

Yeah..... AS IF I WOULD!

2006-08-14 08:53:11 · 13 answers · asked by Back Row Kiss 3 in Earth Sciences & Geology

solve the equations the show how you soved them . having trouble .

2006-08-14 08:50:05 · 14 answers · asked by pennygj4u 1 in Mathematics

In most countries Engineers are protected by law (similar to accountants, lawyers and doctors in UK), in all these countries Engineers command respect.
Who is responsible for the situation in the UK, is it government ? is it a weak engineering council?
With fewer and fewer graduates studying engineering surely action needs to be taken to promote the image of the profession, what better than legal protection for Engineers.

2006-08-14 08:46:06 · 12 answers · asked by Richard H 2 in Engineering

2006-08-14 08:44:47 · 1 answers · asked by tweety 1 in Biology