Recent content by Joel

I've had a similar experience. My wife can't go to sleep at night until I've finished my pole routine. She likes to video them each night, and when I have to work overnight, she will pull them out which helps her reach a state of contentment where she is able to relax and drift off. A few years...

While everyone is looking at astronomical events to explain phenomenon that definitely appear to be unusual when first observed, there could also be medical explanations. Some abnormalities occurring in the brain or within the eyes could possibly account for your observances. Blood vessels...

Yes. We have a bounty of liquid water. While scientist believe it to be common throughout the galaxy, I think they don't know as much as they think they do. Over the last 10 years so much of what they thought they knew has been proven incorrect.

Collecting random atomic material floating in space is an interesting thought. However, it seems to me that the lack of atmosphere is an example of just how sparse these atoms ultimately are. I think trying to collect this material on ultra cold surfaces presents problems of its own...

While many in the scientific community seem to be in agreement concerning climate change/global warming, there are some who disagree with the assertions that global warming is man made. I have some concerns with the way some of the data is presented, and the conclusions those who assert man...

This looks similar to (for lack of a better term) holes in pluff mud. In the marshes around Charleston, SC (and I'm sure marshes everywhere) small marine life will burrow in the mud. Air pockets are created beneath the mud, but when they escape they leave small indentations in the mud. I...

Sprites occur to quickly so I don't think it's that.

It might help if we knew your location and the date this occurred.

"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Watched it live on a black and white TV sitting next to my dad on the sofa. I was almost 6.

I recognize the allure of scientific discovery, and how it can sometimes overwhelm common sense. As mankind began its voyage beyond the ability of our planets gravity to maintain our permanence on its surface, we have lost individuals along the way to tragic mishaps, equipment failures, and...

Okay. I know this might be outside of the normal rules, but in order to answer this question it is necessary for me to post this link. Enjoy everyone! View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px9yOwkkdrE

I hope, with you, that extinction is not inevitable. However, as I observe mankind's pitiful stop and go behavior in escaping the bonds of our planet, and our penchant for self destructive behavior, it is difficult for me to fathom that we as a species will ever unite long enough to realize...

I believe you missed the point of my statements. I am not debating whether or not Hawking Radiation is weak. I am simply stating that current theoretical positions that nothing can escape a BH are based on unconfirmed mathematical suppositions that are rooted in constants that can not possibly...

LOL, No, it is not my full view of GR. I just went along with your over simplification, for the sake of the discussion. I did amend my last comment, and added some additional thoughts. You might want to check out the edited version.

Helio, You are assuming that the "Kitchen" actually contains a "Spatula and Silverware." My point is that your "Kitchen" is no longer in a restaurant, but instead has been moved to the bottom of the Marianas Trench where "Spatulas and Silverware" are no longer applicable because the pressure of...