#615 Is cryosleep possible?
Is cryosleep possible? In theory, yes, but not for the length of time needed to travel anywhere decent in space. The idea behind cryosleep is to put astronauts into a…
Is cryosleep possible? In theory, yes, but not for the length of time needed to travel anywhere decent in space. The idea behind cryosleep is to put astronauts into a…
How much can a bladder hold? Approximately 500 ml in women and 500 ml in men. The bladder is an expandable muscular sac. It has an inner lining of cells,…
What is Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy? It is a psychological illness where a parent or caregiver pretends their child is sick in order to get attention and sympathy. Munchausen Syndrome…
Why does bread need yeast? Bread doesn’t have to have yeast and there are many breads made without it. However, if you want the bread to rise, then it needs…
How does an ion thruster work? It creates thrust by accelerating ions using electricity. An ion is a charged atom or molecule. Atoms always have an equal number of electrons…
Why do we say eleven and twelve, and first, second and third? Why do we say eleven and twelve? All languages have words for the numbers one to ten. However,…
When did people start eating chickens? People have eaten chickens for thousands of years, but it only became cheap after World War 2. Chickens were domesticated between 10,000 and 7,000…
How does a breathalyzer work? The alcohol in a person’s breath reacts with a solution, creating an electrical current. The breathalyzer relies on the fact that when you drink alcohol,…
Why can a peregrine falcon fly so fast? Because of their wings, their feathers, their breastbone, their heart, their lungs, and a few other things. Peregrine falcons are one of…
Why do cameras have mirrors? To flip the image so that we can see it the right way up through the viewfinder. There are two types of cameras: ones with…