How fast will computers be in 2050? IBM introduced a 5.2 GHz processor microchip in 2010. If we follow Moore’s law which states that the processing power of computers will double every two years, computers could reach speeds up to nearly 5.5 petahertz by 2050. Why are computer processors notRead More →
“A sticky or tacky deck is usually due to over-application or failing to wipe the excess stain from the surface of the wood. … Rinse thoroughly with a garden hose and spray nozzle, and let the wood dry. This removes any tackiness or residue.” What do I do if myRead More →
Sure, hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, and it’s only used as an energy carrier, so it doesn’t get used up in a fuel cell. … As a result, a hydrogen car will not be environmentally friendly until the energy is generated from solar power or windRead More →
Napoleone, wishful to reconquer the throne of France (lasted only 100 days), met his definitive defeat with the destructive battle of Waterloo which granted him a second exile on the island of Saint Helena located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Where is the island of Saint Helena located?Read More →
When you allow grass to grow long and then suddenly cut it, the mowing can send grass into shock. Grass roots become diminished and your lawn weakens, making it susceptible to insects and diseases. When in the year does grass stop growing? Winter is often referred to as the ‘dormant’Read More →
All primates alive today, including mountain gorillas in Uganda, howler monkeys in the Americas, and lemurs in Madagascar, have proven that they can thrive in their natural habitats. “Evolution isn’t a progression,” said Lynne Isbell, a professor of anthropology at the University of California, Davis. How did monkeys evolve toRead More →
The study finds that over the past 800,000 years the amount of oxygen found in the atmosphere has decreased by 0.7% and continues to decline. Fortunately, the 0.7% decline is not something that will or has caused significant problems for life on Earth. How long is life on Earth? TheRead More →
Mathematicians have shown Fermat’s Last Theorem can be proved using only a small portion of Grothendieck’s work. … Fermat’s Last Theorem — the idea that a certain simple equation had no solutions — went unsolved for nearly 350 years until Oxford mathematician Andrew Wiles created a proof in 1995. HowRead More →
The piercing will close if the earrings are not worn. A less than six-week-old piercing will close after 24 hours, while those who have had the piercing for a long time and are completely healed will stay for more extended periods before closing up. How long can you leave anRead More →
This is expected to occur between 1.5 and 4.5 billion years from now. A high obliquity would probably result in dramatic changes in the climate and may destroy the planet’s habitability. What happens when Earth runs out of resources? According to a report in The Guardian ten years ago, “TheRead More →