Science & Mathematics - 31 August 2006

Bravo GP! You are the true beckon of decency in an otherwise commercially prostituted and politically dominated scientific community.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/22/science/22cnd-math.html?ex=1157169600&en=0199970a574eba54&ei=5070

2006-08-31 07:15:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mathematics

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some americans_the vietnam war?

A.protested
B.resigned

2006-08-31 07:14:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Geography

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Shouldn't Math be Perfect?

My husband and I were discussing mathematics the other day (it was a long drive home ^_^), and we came across some interesting things that I hadn't thought of before. And I think most people probably haven't, either. We just accept it.
It turns out that math really is imperfect. The phrase is "numbers don't lie" but I think they do!!
Here is one problem that we couldn't find an answer to:
*Why is it that* when you divide 3 into 100 you get 33.3 repeating, but when you *multiply* 3 by 33.3 reapeating, you get... 99.9 repeating! It should get you back to 100, but it doesn't. Shouldn't it work both ways?? Like, when you divide 3 into 12 you get 4, and when you multply 3 by 4 you get 12. It works. Numbers should always work, but they often don't! Why!??
^__^ Sorry for the rant, but it's really interesting... when you think about it. :)

2006-08-31 07:13:23 · 10 answers · asked by Japandra 3 in Mathematics

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If dolphins are intelligent why hasnt a dolphin published a novel??

2006-08-31 07:11:32 · 32 answers · asked by tunachunks199 1 in Other - Science

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is it abnormal to pass stool everyday that comes out in hard pellets? What could this be caused by?

The condition i guess would be chronic as i have had it for over 6 months. I am 17 years of age.

2006-08-31 07:10:50 · 16 answers · asked by kiel_reid 1 in Medicine

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Whos getting hit by ernesto right now?

I am everythings already flooding! They still haven't cancelled school or let anyone out yet!

2006-08-31 07:10:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Weather

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[OH-] = 7.94 × 10-12 M in a sample of vinegar. What is the pH of the vinegar, and is it acidic, neutral, or ba

2006-08-31 07:10:23 · 4 answers · asked by fds d 1 in Chemistry

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Why are the majority of hurricanes on the atlantic coast?

Rarely do I hear about hurricanes on the pacific (west coast) why is that?

2006-08-31 07:09:15 · 10 answers · asked by frat_brotha 2 in Weather

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If we evolved from monkeys how come theres still loads of monkeys knocking about today?

2006-08-31 07:02:32 · 24 answers · asked by tunachunks199 1 in Other - Science

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What gives the milk of a yak its pink color?

The milk of a yak is pink why?

2006-08-31 07:01:19 · 4 answers · asked by robert s 5 in Zoology

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How can corriolis accelleration be explained in north or south of Globe?

2006-08-31 06:59:44 · 5 answers · asked by goring 6 in Physics

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Which quantity is greater 135 degrees or (7/6)pi?

2006-08-31 06:58:42 · 6 answers · asked by iluvhipos 3 in Mathematics

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Can we really compress matter??

Guys, I have been asking a few questions on this forum and you GUYS ROCK !!!

First i though we can really compress matter. Now after hearing from others this is what i have understood [please correct me]

1. You can compress by reducing space between grains
2. By reducing the space between nucleus and electron orbit [basically you end up with neutron star]
3. By reducing the space between the quarks withing a neutron [we get a black hole]

Unbelievable, i though all opaque objects were rock solid......but now i say everything is rock porus !!

With out compressing the MATTER we can increase the density so much is simply mind boggling.

Guys you rock ...... Thanks for all those who explained differnt queries that i have been asking.

2006-08-31 06:57:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Physics

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What the purpose of using trypsin, collagenase and DNase with dissociated neurons?

for neuron culture in electrophysiology

2006-08-31 06:57:09 · 1 answers · asked by Supanigar Ruangsri 2 in Other - Science

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conversion of electrical power to mechanical power?

using electric motor via shaft to gear system (worm gear or screw gear)

2006-08-31 06:53:54 · 3 answers · asked by Opeyemi A 1 in Engineering

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How can Gravity be called weak its pulling every planets toward the Sun except Pluto that is not a planet?

Does a proton have such a force of interaction that it can pull pluto which is not a planet?

2006-08-31 06:53:10 · 11 answers · asked by goring 6 in Physics

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math problem?

can any one tell me if the following numbers are natural, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, or real numbers...please list all that apply. (7.45, squareroot of 16, squareroot of 26, 1/10, 2.321...,0, and 8)

2006-08-31 06:48:17 · 4 answers · asked by bluediamondz03 1 in Mathematics

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what are the names of every major waterway inthe untied states?

2006-08-31 06:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Geography

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map of green area?

from where i can get map of forest cover(how much greenery is there) in worlds different part specially usa.on the internet

2006-08-31 06:44:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Biology