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This means that ANY OF US can be at the leading edge of science, as long as we have a freezer. [on further consideration] Seriously, this unexplored corner of
by mikewarot 4y ago
This means that ANY OF US can be at the leading edge of science, as long as we have a freezer.
[on further consideration]
Seriously, this unexplored corner of physics is like being in the position of Henry Cavendish when he first weighed the earth.[1]
You could use an PC with a web cam, and some lights, fans, heaters, etc... to try all sorts of experiments to see what the causes of this phenomenon are. Its rare to find such unexplored corners of knowledge that are so easily reached by a single experimenter.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavendish_experiment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavendish_experiment
- zionic 4y agoDepending on the sharpness of the spire, it may even be the cutting edge!
- hnuser123456 4y agoWell, the knowledge gained from the balancing stones might be as impressive as learning the density of earth at the time, but I wonder how hard it would be to explain "ice can evaporate without melting first, and everything is always faintly glowing with a type of warm light that you can't see, and can also cast shadows you can't see..."