Category: Engineering

Are fizzy drinks bad for the environment? Fizzy drinks do release carbon dioxide (CO2), but this pales in comparison with overall human CO2 emissions. A can of pop contains 2-3g of CO2 – a tiny proportion of the six tonnes of CO2 per year (or 17kg per day) that the average person in the UK […]

How does genetic drift contribute to evolution? Eventually, genetic drift can cause a subpopulation to become genetically distinct from its original population. Indeed, over a long period of time, genetic drift and the accumulation of other genetic changes can result in speciation, which is the evolution of a new species. Does genetic drift demonstrate evolution? […]

How many segments do grasshoppers have? three What are the 3 main segments of an insect? All adult insects have three body parts: head, thorax and abdomen. The wings and legs are always attached to the thorax. (Spiders, which are not insects, have two body parts: head and abdomen.) Insects always have six legs. Why […]

What makes a hike difficult? Hard hikes are more difficult. When we rate a trail hard, it should be because the trail has many inclines or steep hills; a long, steady climb; many steps or stairs; and roots, slippery rocks or other difficult terrain. Footing is usually very irregular, uneven or otherwise more unpredictable. Why […]

Is there a cheaper alternative to Fitbit? Garmin Vivofit 3 It’s affordable, too, at under $90 on Amazon. If you’re looking for an alternative for the Fitbit Charge 2 or any other lower-tier Fitbit smart wearable, this handy piece of fitness wrist tech should get the job done. How is whoop different than Fitbit? Whoop […]

Which bird does not fly? Flightless birds are birds which cannot fly. They rely on their ability to run or swim, and have evolved from their flying ancestors. There are about 60 species living today, the best known being the ostrich, emu, cassowary, rhea, kiwi, and penguin. Do turkeys eat their own poop? Songster. It […]

Is dry canning Rice Safe? Food Preservation FAQ: Is “dry canning” a Safe Way to Preserve Food? The short answer is “no”. It’s doubtful this process sterilizes the foods, although it might cause vacuum sealing of jars. Or, It’s unknown if this process can sterilize the food, although it might cause vacuum sealing of jars. […]

What is halfway between Kansas City and Des Moines? Martinsville How far is Des Moines from Kansas City? 180.17 miles How long does it take to get to Des Moines Iowa from Kansas City? Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Des Moines is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from […]

Why is memory map used? Mapping can be used to reduce the overhead involved in writing and reading the contents of files. Once the contents of a file are mapped to an area of user memory, the file may be manipulated as if it were data in memory, using pointers to that data instead of […]

What is the root cause of Spirit of anger? The self naturally seeks expression. When it feels held back, it feels frustrated because that is literally what is happening. The core energies of the self are being inhibited or impeded in some way, physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually. Is anger a sin? New Testament commentary. […]