Any discussion that is scientifically led is acceptable, whether it is about physics or a conspiracy theory.
Whilst discussions and debates are encouraged, The AnswerBank reserves the right to remove answers that are deliberately misleading, e.g. by implying that a statement is a scientific theory or law when it is not, especially when such answers may impact personal health choices.
The AnswerBank makes no claim regarding the scientific accuracy of any post (question or answer) made by a member.
I'm sure its not just me that finds it hard to comprehend what what before the big bang. I asked my newly qualified chemistry teacher who has a phd in chemistry 'if in all chemical reactions nothing...
If you have a bucket which is filled to the top with snow,( not frozen water), when the snow melts how full will the bucket be.? Does it depend on what sort of snow it is ? Asked by my grandson aged...
If I were to have a spread bet with someone on the outcome of Wednesday Bonus ball multiplied by Saturday Bonus Ball, what should I quote them? The minimum outcome is 1 x 1 = 1 and the maximum outcome...
Deneb is one of three stars in what is known as the ‘Summer Triangle’. The other two stars in the Summer Triangle are Altair and Vega. (i) Using the planisphere, determine the rising and...
Now that essential oils are easily available both in variety and quantitiy, one suggestion is to use them in sick rooms/hospitals to keep viruses or mold spores level down. Is this claim valid? Does...
Is there a readily available material that could be used to block mobile phone signals? I know, lead! I mean some sort of practical shielding that could be put up in cinemas etc to stop phones going...
Does anyone know of any websites where you can learn statistics quick?? E.g. the T-test and all that kind of research stuff to do woth psychology?? Exam on sat and im freaking ouuut :-0
This is an answer from a question in Food and Drink ' Please, please do not use any form of plastic whether cling film or plastic tubs for re-heating food or drinks. When plastic is heated it gives...
This question is being posed on behalf of my 15 year old son, he is doing a project on the universe and how it was created,he has looked at the Big Bang theory but is stuck on any other ideas, can...
i've just read the book Flood by stephen baxter, where water seeps into the oceans froma subterranean ocean, eventually flooding earth, how likely is this to happen, as i believe that one such ocean...
Eg take 2 snooker balls when we can see they are "touching", what is actually touching at a microscopic level? I mean we know that atoms are a nucleus surrounded by huge empty space with...
Has anyone noticed that the global warming people have suddenly gone all quiet in the past three weeks. Now as a rule it is hard to go a single day or even an hour without hearing the words 'climate...
I have just taken a bottle of soda water out of the fridge. While it was cold it was still liquid. When I opened the bottle, it suddenly started turning to ice. I'm sure it is a simple explanation....