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I really fucking love science!!!

Post by AshtonBlack » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:23 pm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8307804.stm

Check out that THAT shit.

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Re: I really fucking love science!!!

Post by Drewish » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:34 pm

hmmm... Not quite sure I have the background to fully comprehend this.
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Post by Clinton Huxley » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:37 pm

I'm going to get a "spin-ice" from Mr Whippy tomorrow...
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Post by AshtonBlack » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:40 pm

Clinton Huxley wrote:I'm going to get a "spin-ice" from Mr Whippy tomorrow...
:what: is that a dig at my RL name there, Huxley? :what:

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Re: I really fucking love science!!!

Post by Clinton Huxley » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:41 pm

AshtonBlack wrote:
Clinton Huxley wrote:I'm going to get a "spin-ice" from Mr Whippy tomorrow...
:what: is that a dig at my RL name there, Huxley? :what:
I hadn't actually made that connection until you posted the above. Now you have pointed that connection out, I shall be sure to exploit it mercilessly.

Have you got any sherbert?
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Post by Don't Panic » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:42 pm

That is quite interesting, wonder if they'll ever figure a practical use for it.
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Post by Clinton Huxley » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:45 pm

DP wrote:That is quite interesting, wonder if they'll ever figure a practical use for it.
Well, the cavity magnetron ended up being indispensable in heating up the below, so you never know....
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Post by Don't Panic » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:57 pm

Clinton Huxley wrote:
DP wrote:That is quite interesting, wonder if they'll ever figure a practical use for it.
Well, the cavity magnetron ended up being indispensable in heating up the below, so you never know....
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I can already think of a few possible applications but the low temperature requirement for the effect would prevent the necessary miniaturisation, at least with current technology levels.
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Re: I really fucking love science!!!

Post by Pappa » Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:26 pm

Clinton Huxley wrote:
AshtonBlack wrote:
Clinton Huxley wrote:I'm going to get a "spin-ice" from Mr Whippy tomorrow...
:what: is that a dig at my RL name there, Huxley? :what:
I hadn't actually made that connection until you posted the above. Now you have pointed that connection out, I shall be sure to exploit it mercilessly.

Have you got any sherbert?
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Re: I really fucking love science!!!

Post by The Dawktor » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:41 am

Clinton acting without mercy- how very terrifying! :coffee:
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Re: I really fucking love science!!!

Post by Clinton Huxley » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:45 pm

The Dawktor wrote:Clinton acting without mercy- how very terrifying! :coffee:
Hey! I can be terrifying, damn your eyes!
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