What is the history behind Frankenstein? Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20. Is Frankenstein from […]
Does AMD GPU have encoding?
Does AMD GPU have encoding? AMF. Advanced Media Framework (AMF) is the encoder AMD graphics card users are supposed to use, but there’s a bit of a catch. How do I enable AMD VCE? How to enable AMD® VCE encoder Check whether your GPU supports VCE. Update your AMD® graphics card driver. Select the AMD® […]
Did the 7th Doctor have a sonic screwdriver?
Did the 7th Doctor have a sonic screwdriver? In the 1996 Doctor Who TV-movie, the Seventh Doctor had a new sonic screwdriver similar to his previous model. That TV-movie featured the Doctor regenerating into his eighth form, so this screwdriver became the property of the Eighth Doctor. Can a sonic screwdriver exist? Now, British scientists […]
What should bunnies sleep on?
What should bunnies sleep on? The floor of the hutch part of your rabbits’ enclosure should be covered with newspaper with a layer of bedding material placed on top of the newspaper (straw, grass hay or shredded paper) to provide warmth, comfort and to prevent your rabbits from developing pressure sores on their feet, and […]
Does a four wheeler have transmission fluid?
Does a four wheeler have transmission fluid? The transmission fluid is the first thing to check if you’re experiencing any transmission problems on your dirt bike or quad. Generally, it looks like engine oil since some dirt bike and ATV models use the same oil in the transmission. Just like engine oil needs regular replacing […]
Why did Mary Shelley write the introduction to Frankenstein?
Why did Mary Shelley write the introduction to Frankenstein? In 1816, Mary, Percy and Lord Byron had a competition to see who could write the best horror story. After thinking for days, Shelley was inspired to write Frankenstein after imagining a scientist who created life and was horrified by what he had made. What is […]
What does a fern produce?
What does a fern produce? Ferns generally reproduce by producing spores. Similar to flowering plants, ferns have roots, stems and leaves. However, unlike flowering plants, ferns do not have flowers or seeds; instead, they usually reproduce sexually by tiny spores or sometimes can reproduce vegetatively, as exemplified by the walking fern. What are the types […]
What level of kidney function requires dialysis?
What level of kidney function requires dialysis? When is dialysis needed? You need dialysis when you develop end stage kidney failure –usually by the time you lose about 85 to 90 percent of your kidney function and have a GFR of <15. What level of creatinine clearance indicates kidney failure? A creatinine level of greater […]
What age should I neuter my Maltese?
What age should I neuter my Maltese? But deciding when to put your pup under the knife is an important part of the decision. In the United States, most dog owners neuter their pets before they are six months old. Should Maltese dogs be neutered? You have picked a breed in which there are generally […]
How do sharks produce energy?
How do sharks produce energy? Many marine animals, from tiny clams to big fish, produce electric signals. Sharks and other ocean predators, including skates and rays, sense those electric fields. They do it using organs known as ampullae (AM-puh-lay) of Lorenzini. Scientists call such tissues electroreceptors because they detect electric fields. What do great white […]