I went to code my glucometer and happened to notice that my test strip canister has an expiration date of September...2005.
Oops. I had some blood-glucose weirdness going on today but I hesitated to check because I didn't know if I could trust the results. |
I think it's referring to completely different universes. Parallel universes, as I recall, are universes that result from the quantum mechanical observations made on subatomic particles. In the animation, these would be part of the 7th dimension, where all possible pathways collapse to a point. The 8th dimension, I think, could be represented by a surfeit of antimatter rather than of matter at the completion of the Big Bang; or even perhaps a different mode of "universe-initiation" not involving a Big Bang (perhaps a Gnab Gib?). In other words, a universe where the known physical constants and physical laws do not apply.
I know a good speculative fiction novel that explores this concept. The novel s fictional, but the physics applied within it is accurate, which makes it a very interesting read. But what the hell do I know, I'm a chemist, for Christ's sake! |
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If there are multiple universes, the energy required to open a rift between universes must be pretty immense. I don't know if there will ever be a power source capable of such feats. Also, I love your avatar, Tadao ^^
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Well, like the video shows, that rift is already there and we just can't see it. Just like the 2d only sees the 3d jump and not the road it traveled.
I just can't stay away from bunny avatars. Makes me seem more harmless. |
Mr. Bun-bun be lickin' hims some Mr. Softee. :p
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If in reading this you believe I've had too much to drink tonight, you may have a point. :\ EDIT: Where's Seth when you need him? :( I could use a good dose of theology right about now. |
Is this now the ask Mr.
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On the bright side, this is just in from the folks at NASA - after 2 years of work. It's one of the more important discoveries they've made recently. http://www.redorbit.com/news/space/1...met/index.html |
On that note, today I saw a show on how they are near completion on a planet seeking telescope. I was kinda shocked to find out that there was no actual proof of planets out side our solar system till a few years ago. Right now they can only tell if planets the size of Jupiter are near a sun. They also said that we should know in about 5 years if there are earth like planets in nearby solar systems. With all this space jizz flying around and the probability that there is an earth like planet, well IDK what then but it's pretty cool.
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Yep. It was science fiction only about 10 years ago, and now there are about 350 confirmed planets around other stars, and about 40 known multiple planet systems. The research groups have also found some of these "plus-size" planets in habitable zones about their stars, which means that any large moons about these planets could have the potential to support life as we know it. SETI doesn't seem so far-fetched anymore.
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I was kind of wondering about this same subject the other day. If we are so busy trying to find water on other planets and moons, why arent we trying to get a better look at comets? Are they not giant hunks of ice and dirt hurtling through space? |
Humanity cannot live on a comet, Dimnos.
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Microbials man. Microbials!
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Anyways, you shouldn't count on it ever happening in THIS universe based on an infinite amount of reasons that could possibly drive someone insane |
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On a related note, the "Dawn" mission to the asteroid belt using ion propulsion technology will be arriving at Vesta within 2 years. |
I demand a comet molesting satellite / station.
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Does this individual work for USA Today?
Seriously, there's some fascinating stuff in there. |
I've never been into statistics, but he keeps me browsing with interesting graphs.
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I work with 10 pound weights (OH SO BUFF!) but I'm usually on muscle relaxers at the same time. Do you think the muscle relaxer helps diminish the muscle gain?
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I would think so.
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Especially if the muscle relaxer is tequila.
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