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Comment Re:More or less (Score 1) 497

Well, mostly in the context of common experience. But at exceptional speeds and scale (subatomic) the no longer function in the expected way. Laws of conservation (mass, energy, angular momentum) would be a better example as they do seem to apply at these exceptional dimension.

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dacullen writes: Apparently unsatisfied income from text based ads, Slashdot will not come with LOUD autoplaying video ads for your enjoyment. Kinda freaks me and my students out when they start to play. I tried to play nice and turn off AdBlock, but see what I get.

Comment Re:Theory of evolution does need to be challenged (Score 1) 544

The problem is exactly as you surmised, you are working with popularized accounts, and probably written by someone with a less than academic understanding of evolutionary theory. Evolutionary theory never depends ""then magic happens". Does that mean that we understand every change in every organism? No. Might you cite some of these "Popular Proofs" I suspect that the laziness is in not caring about understanding the real the science. Evolutionary theory is the result of 100+ years of detailed taxonomic and genetic studies. And our understanding of the relationship between species changes from time to time as new evidence supports differing explanations. Talk to a biologist, professor or biology teacher if you want good information. (for the most part avoid elementary teachers, their science background is at best suspect) You cant do it in 500 words or 10 mins. The development of molecular biology (the study the molecular basis of life) has revolutionized how we study evolution. It has caused us to reevaluate some parts of our theory, but mostly it has provided additional strong evidence that supports the theory of evolution.

Comment Re:Theory of evolution does need to be challenged (Score 1) 544

Your "Codependent gender sexual traits" are unexplainable by evolutionary theory because they are NOT part of the theory. We do not teach it at all, no less as fact. Male Peacocks with bright plumage are more successful than less brilliantly plumaged males. There is no change to females reproductive system is needed. In organisms with exchange of gametes (SEX) offspring may receive genes from either parent organism. Some of the genes might only be expressed in certain sexes. So female chick from a brightly plumaged peacock will not display the same plumage. This mixing of gametes leads to maximizing the genetic variety of the species, Likewise your fish tale. If a male fish has a genetic mutation that is incompatible with the current pool of females then that the end of the line.. EXTINCTION. Most mutations will be benign, not resulting in any advantage or disadvantage in reproduction. These mutations will continue to exists in the gene pool. Some mutations will be deleterious and the organism may die or fail to reproduce. a very few mutations will result in individuals with that trait gaining a statistical advantage in passing on the trait.

Comment It's a mixed bag (Score 1) 523

Lots of posturing about restoring 4th amendment rights w/o any specifics. I'd really like to know what ACTION they will take. The only specific plans seem to be to haul as much of the current administration before congress for some goo ole public chastisement and to see if they can throw some charges at them that will stick. Not any mention chastising the GOP leaders that created the legislation that deprived the citizenry of their constitutional rights. Let focus on addressing the reform. If they really feel the need for outing people in public, be sure to bring along the leaders of both parties during bush that created the PATRIOT act and empowered the secret laws and courts.

Comment Love the smell of vapor in the morning (Score 1) 375

Interesting DESIGN excercise. And we just have to believe that the designer has successfully invented (or has access to ) new batteries that are "30 times smaller" than existing batteries (what does that mean, just smaller or 30x higher density?) that charge 1000 times faster(!) and a new micro compressor and that the device will actually provide a usable amount of oxygen for a diver. Not to mention safety concerns such as Oxygen toxicity and euphoria, or a backup supply if the batteries (or other component) fail. A classic design school exercise where students are unconstrained by the realities of physics and engineering. Look more impressive that the James Bond device for the same purpose albeit not as concealable.

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