Can you feel when your brain is touched? How much you empathize with other people seems to reflect how strongly your brain—your primary somatosensory cortex—“feels with” them when you see them being touched. Of course, all these claims require further investigation. And, of course, empathy is a complex phenomenon. Does the brain touch the skull? […]
What happens if you get caught climbing the pyramids?
What happens if you get caught climbing the pyramids? According to Ahram Online, an Egyptian newspaper, Egypt’s parliament made it illegal last year for anyone to climb “any antiquity without obtaining a license.” The penalty for doing so can be up to a month in jail and/or a fine ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 Egyptian […]
What is the purpose of a spectrograph?
What is the purpose of a spectrograph? A spectrograph is an instrument that separates incoming light by its wavelength or frequency and records the resulting spectrum in some kind of multichannel detector, like a photographic plate. Many astronomical observations use telescopes as, essentially, spectrographs. What are spectral features of an image? Spectral features of images, […]
What is the moral of the story Frankenstein?
What is the moral of the story Frankenstein? One message conveyed by Frankenstein is the danger that lies with considering the negative consequences of science and technology after-the-fact, instead of before. What is the overall message of Frankenstein? Shelley’s most pressing and obvious message is that science and technology can go to far. The ending […]
Is anyone lost in space?
Is anyone lost in space? A total of 18 people have lost their lives either while in space or in preparation for a space mission, in four separate incidents. Given the risks involved in space flight, this number is surprisingly low. The two worst disasters both involved NASA’s space shuttle. What are the risks of […]
Does the stomach produce mucus?
Does the stomach produce mucus? The stomach has a two-layered mucus system, composed of an inner, attached mucus and an outer, unattached, loose mucus layer, both built by the MUC5AC mucin produced by the superficial epithelium. Glands in the stomach and duodenum secrete the gel-forming mucin MUC6. What would happen if there was no mucus […]
Can depreciation be deferred?
Can depreciation be deferred? Depreciation is the loss in value an asset sustains over its useful life. However, depreciation can not be deferred. Why is depreciation a deferred tax liability? The depreciation of fixed assets is a common example that leads to a deferred tax liability. Usually, a company will report depreciation in their financial […]
What frequency makes you smarter?
What frequency makes you smarter? The highest frequency brain waves are apparently called gamma waves. These waves can have a frequency of anywhere between 25 and 100 Hz. People whose brains produce more gamma waves are said to have greater ability to concentrate, focus and experience higher levels of cognition. Will reading increase IQ? It […]
What are 3 physical properties of nickel?
What are 3 physical properties of nickel? Properties Of Nickel Nickel is silvery-white, hard, malleable, and ductile metal. It is a good conductor of heat and electricity. It is bivalent, that is it has a valency of two. The metal dissolves slowly in dilute acids. It’s melting point is 1453 °C and boiling point is […]
How does the shockwave of an explosion kill?
How does the shockwave of an explosion kill? Blast Effects Most damage comes from the explosive blast. The shock wave of air radiates outward, producing sudden changes in air pressure that can crush objects, and high winds that can knock objects down. For the most part, a nuclear blast kills people by indirect means rather […]