theres a lot of viral marketing on 4chan, has anyone ever developed a scientific technique for identifying viral marketing so that ppl can know which posts are legitimate and which are paid (or unpaid) advertising?
science is famous and popular because in the past science has managed to accomplish things previously thought impossible, things like flying and long distance instantaneous communications, which are not commonplace and no longer a mystery. so i tried thinking up some relatively realistic goals for science that seem like they could be accomplished in the near term and i think i did ok, but it kind of a short list and i'd like to ask for some more input if anyone has any >walking on water
popular trick and useful, seems like something with surface tension and magnets could be whipped up to make walking on water feasible. >curing penis envy
this one is easy, just wear hats that say "hahaha, i have a penis and you don't" and then mercilessly mock the pennilessness of everyone who chimps at the hats >a plain english translation of how magnets work
the magnet meme is an opportunity, everyone knows how they work, its just a matter of figuring out how to explain it to juggloes. its not so much of a scientific score as it is a public relations victory, but its a prestigious accomplishment which will require a high iq to pull off
theres also a million things you can do with selective breeding, just take time and determination and a realistic goal. every desirable plant that only grows in the tropics can ultimately be trained to grow in a much wider range of climates.
If you fire off a flashlight into space will the beam of light travel endlessly until it hits another planet or asteroid or something? Or will it dissipate?
As always, no Algebra allowed (meaning no variables), use only arithmetic (numbers, multiplication, divison, etc.), logical reasoning and your imagination.
Long ago, when few people were versed in the art of counting, there was a great storm on the ocean. A ship, battered by the typhoon, was saved thanks to the exceptional work of two sailors.
When the storm was over, the captain, determined to reward his two captains for the well done service, announced that he would share the contents of a small chest of gold coins among them the next day, and charged his first mate with the task.
It turned out that the two sailors were very good friends, and wanting to avoid the embarrassment of a public sharing, one of them had the idea in the early hours of the morning to get his share of the prize. Going to the chest, this sailor separated the coins into two identical groups and, to his surprise, there was one coin left. Not knowing how to proceed, he threw it into the sea to thank the gods for his survival and then took his share.
Later, however, the second sailor had exactly the same idea. Going to the chest, he separated the coins into two equal groups and, to his surprise, there was one coin left. He threw it into the sea as a thank you for his luck and then took his share of the reward.
In the morning the two sailors felt embarrassed to report the night's procedure. So the first mate separated the coins into two groups and found that there was one left. He gave each sailor his share of the prize and took the remaining coin for himself as payment for his calculations.
Knowing that the ratio of coins won by the first and second sailors was 29/17, determine the minimum amount of coins that were originally in the chest.
found this on /tv/. already learned about a few new interesting compounds just from taking a peak. some highlights:
1. ISRIB (integrated stress response inhibitor) "Testing in 2017 indicated the experimental drug improved the ability of brain-injured mice to learn and form memories on memory tests, thus appearing to reverse impairments from traumatic brain injury."
2. Methylphenylpiracetam "E1R enhances cognition and has efficacy against cholinergic dysfunction in mice without affecting locomotor activity."
3. Pyrovalerone "a psychoactive drug with stimulant effects via acting as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor"
>Breathable atmosphere >Receives more sunlight >Interesting timezones that could help with collecting solar power >Volcanoes that give warmth under ice >Far away from international disputes on Earth >Unexplored land with potentially useful undiscovered minerals >Potential new life forms to be found under ice >Cool nighttime views because no light pollution from Earth civilizations >Able to receive Earth radio signals >Lots of mountains to protect from storms >Able to grow limited amount of crops >10 hour flight from Chile, pic unrelated
