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Random Worldbuilding Questions (Biology, Geography, Society, etc.)
The MST3K Mantra: "It's just a show; I should really just relax."
But that's no reason to just make stuff up without giving any thought to how elements of a setting are supposed to work...
Started by Yora on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at giantitp):
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Just for fun, describe the type of alien you would like to find on another planet. Would it be Superman, something similar to us but with super powers or maybe a talking sponge.
Also, provide some information about the surroundings.
Started by mem4 on
, 17 posts
by 15 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at sciencechatforum):
Given the chance to observe alien the type of alien you would....
biology as we know it.
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Here's something I've been wondering about for a while: Say friendly aliens land on Earth tomorrow. Three years later, we've got a trade agreement. How would we establish exchange rates for currency with these aliens. Let's just assume they've got a single...
Started by ArgonV on
, 35 posts
by 26 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at xkcd):
-I know any peaceful alien species would likely....
An alien race coming from [anywhere else] isn't going to want our precious metals, they'll what peaceful alien species would likely be interested in exploring life in all it's facets.
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So... the age old question.
Is he Clark or Superman?
With the New 52 in Superman's life, the writers are saying they're going to emphasized Superman's alienness. As a long-time Superman fan but Superman Homepage newbie, I thought it would be instructive...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at supermanhomepage):
To emphasize Superman's alien origins define alien.
Of Superman is his humanity despite his god-like abiltities.
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6, DNA's basic unit: deoxyribonucleic acid; RNA's basic unit: ribonucleotide
34, after the separation of filter paper pigment, the pigment with a top to bottom are: carotene, lutein, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b.
synthesis of plant cell ATP, the energy...
Started by kqswlxpsy on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at messageboard):
The data show that the company's 2011 first-quarter profit of $ 3.4 billion, dolce and gabbana , a share, 97 cents; the company's 2010 first-quarter profit of... .
(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.) 17 announced the first quarter of 2011 earnings .
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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So I've been on a kick of watching older TV shows I remember from when I was younger (seeing if they stood up to the test of time and such.) One series I decided to pick up on was Alien Nation. I remember watching episodes of the TV series and its quirky...
Started by NecronLord on
, 25 posts
by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at stardestroyer):
The Alien Nation ....
There's aliens among us, and other than being alien, they're that.
However, over the entire arc and what little I saw of the TV series .
With some comedic bizarre alien biology thrown in for laughs.
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This is research for a story I'm writing though not directly related to writing hence in this
Basically from my limited understanding EMP simple overloads a circuit. The human brain is little more than an incredibly advance/complicated circuit, yet holds...
Started by dave_c on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at writingforums):
The ions that make neural activity take place will migrate in response to a rapid change in magnetic flux, but it is on a much lower magnitude than the current flow induced in ... .
It could, if it were powerful enough, depolarize the neurons in the brain .
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Another thread for people to hate on me...
I was going over in my head the requirements for long-term human habitation of a planet (disregarding how we get there, but assuming that supplies would be limited and support/deliveries would be scarce).
There...
Started by by Zagadka on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at politicsforum):
I have always disliked how people assume.
Is specifically alien forms of life, even on a bacterial level.
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I'm just interested.
EDIT: Related to this....
http://www.housepric...ost&p=909029057
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Is it the banks' fault for reckless lending or their customers' for feckless borrowing?
Knowledge and understanding...
Started by hotairmail on
, 15 posts
by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at housepricecrash):
They are much more likely to interact with us from the comfort .
Earths gravity, atmosphere, biology is unlikely to be compatible with alien requirements.
Satellite that beams data back to your home planet).
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Started by dwarf33 on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reddit):
I am remarking on why I feel it's inaccurate to jump to the conclusion we wouldn't find others .
biology.
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