How do deep ocean researchers do their jobs? There are three main types of submersible vehicles. An AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) is an unmanned, untethered independently operated robot used in underwater research and exploration, similar to the Mars Rovers NASA uses. They're usually controlled by an operator on a nearby ship or even someone standing … Continue reading Down Below
Month: August 2021
When worlds collide
Well, almost. The object that collided with Earth 66 million years ago and created the Chicxulub crater has been estimated to be ten kilometers (6.2 miles) across. Still made quite an impression, though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicxulub_crater What about Chicxulub in the here and now? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicxulub_Pueblo Near the center of the crater is a town of about 6000. … Continue reading When worlds collide
We are not alone…
'Ancient Astronaut theory--the idea that history and civilization on earth has been influenced and shaped by alien visitors in early human history or prehistory. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_astronauts There's even a whole t.v. series about it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Aliens Please note: Most academics and scholars do not take this idea seriously.
In the Beginning…
Panspermia is the idea that life is carried to planets throughout the universe like "seeds" through various vectors such as meteors, comets or other space debris, that may then grow and propagate once favorable conditions have been met. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panspermia Thanks to these free roaming nomads, the "seeds" they carry may transfer to extrasolar planetary systems … Continue reading In the Beginning…
Countdown to Extinction
Extinction Code by James D. Prescott is a science fiction story that centers on the idea that not only is there life on other worlds in the universe, but that their arrival on this one over sixty-five million years ago caused the mass extinction event that killed the dinosaurs. Now an artifact these ancient aliens … Continue reading Countdown to Extinction
Pork
However you feel about livestocik and meat consumption, pig farming is big business world wide. Being omnivores, they can consume most kitchen scraps and in some situation are used to dispose of certain types of household waste. Since they can live on less expensive types of feed, they're meat tends to cost less than beef. … Continue reading Pork
Horse-drawn boats
Until steam and diesel powered engines replaced them , horses were once used to tow boat along rivers. Thanks to much lower friction, they could move loads fifty times as much weight as it could overland (such as loads of limestone). Horse-Drawn Boats | Amusing Planet Horse-drawn boat - Wikipedia Horseboating Society (archive.org)
A Golden Horse
Akhal-Teke - Wikipedia A breed of horse from Turkmenistan know for its speed, endurance, intelligence--and golden coat. Golden Horses - 9 Breeds with Amazing Shiny Gold Coats | Helpful Horse Hints
Before There was a Valdemar…
...There was a Valdemar? Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar series was a great favorite of mine in my teens. Her stories and characters showed me that people who weren’t like me were still people regardless of appearance, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. They were well-crafted, fun to read, and populated by characters I found it easy to … Continue reading Before There was a Valdemar…
Dreams of Blue Glass 