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Sciences > Astronomy Reactions regarding Pluto's reclassification: 1 of 14
This epitomizes what true science is about: refining our knowledge to better understand nature. At first, only Pluto's motion across the sky was known. Then the size and distance were estimated. Then its moon was resolved and later the moon was shown to be a co-planet. Finally the sizes, masses, and location of Pluto and it c... More..
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment The best and fastest ways to increase your vertical jump: 1 of 8
The athletes who need vertical jump most frequently are basketball and volleyball players. Athletes who can achieve a high vertical leap as a result of training are sprinters and soccer players. The most astounding high jumpers are heavy weight lifters. They commonly weigh well over 200 pounds and have vertical leaps over 40 ... More..
Sciences > Physics Determine the best sources of energy for the future: 12 of 28
The best sources of energy in the short term are wind and solar because they are zero emission. In the medium term, fission power plants will be the best option, but waste recycling programs and long term storage of unusable waste are imperative to safely get the most out of fission energy. In the long term, fusion energy has... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to plan your grocery list to avoid impulse purchases: 43 of 90
In the good old days, before refrigeration was commonplace, people went shopping daily for bread, meat, and vegetables. With no cart, they limited themselves to what they could carry. If you walk home through a major city, you may still be able to do that. For most people nowadays, shopping only happens once a week. Modern st... More..
Sciences > Physics How plasma is contained in fusion: 1 of 1
Add heat to a solid and it begins to melt . Add enough heat and the entire solid becomes liquid. Add heat to liquid and it begins to vaporize. Add enough heat and the whole liquid becomes a gas. Add heat to a gas and it begins to ionize, meaning electrons get stripped from the gas atoms. Ionized gas is called plasma. Add enou... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Secrets to weight training success: 5 of 9
The secrets to weight training success are: tailoring your approach to your goals and the amount of time you have, varying the way each muscle group is utilized, and knowing how to break through a plateau.Have a clear goal. Your approach will depend on your goal. Do you want to trim or add inches? If you want to trim your bod... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Should young artists be better recognized?: 9 of 15
Yes. I think there are many appropriate ways to recognize young artists without taking opportunities from established artists. Local news, local venues, arts and crafts fairs, and young talent competitions. One local news station in my area has a spotlight on local artist/scholars. A few local establishments feature local art... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) Does government have a role in overseeing the release of results from federally funded science, or does the public have the right to view such information unfiltered: 3 of 5
The public has a right to scientific results. If any federal agency funds non-classified studies, they are legally public domain*. It is the duty of the scientists who produced the results to present them. The public may need help interpreting the results. The governments role should be providing a concise, comprehensible, an... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Organize your kitchen by clearing the clutter: 21 of 34
We all know it feels better to have a neat house, but how can we achieve it? Start in the kitchen: Clear the clutter and organize your kitchen with these ways to simplify this important area in the home.Take everything off your counters, put the appliances you use the most where they make the most sense, and put the rest away... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Solution for the energy crisis: Solar power: 15 of 23
Solar cells could potentially solve the energy crisis. Households could become independent of the power grid or even give power back to the grid. Large businesses could defer much of their energy consumption. Schools could operate more efficiently. Combination solar/electric cars might not need any gasoline at all. Energy com... More..