MorrisMinor

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by MorrisMinor 4y ago
Plasma converter: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_gasification Unfortunately it's more expensive than just throwing waste into a hole in the ground.
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by MorrisMinor 4y ago
Shipping is < 3% of global emissions. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-shipping-environment-imo-...
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by MorrisMinor 4y ago
Radiation from coal is probably not a problem: "These studies concluded that the maximum radiation dose to an individual living within 1 km of a modern power plant is equivalent to a minor, perhaps 1 to 5 percent, increase above the ra
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by MorrisMinor 4y ago
I really enjoyed his documentary series Coltrane's Planes and Automobiles. RIP Robbie.
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by MorrisMinor 4y ago
The best thing about CRTs was holding a magnet near the screen to twist the electron beam. Gives you an intuitive understanding of the sideways force experienced in a magnetic field. EDIT: Also, it was heaps of fun!
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by MorrisMinor 4y ago
Liquid oils contain cis double bonds that will isomerize to trans when heated (no H required). Short cooking times will minimise this, or you can use a saturated fat like butter.
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by MorrisMinor 4y ago
Nuclear waste disposal has already been solved at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_Isolation_Pilot_Plant
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by MorrisMinor 4y ago
Perhaps it's just a matter of time. Here's a good overview of the technology: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20211207-the-tomatoes-at-...
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by MorrisMinor 4y ago
Traditional breeding may have reduced the nutritional content of plants, but GM can be used to produce plants that are nutritious and high yielding. One study took wild tomatoes and used GM to increase yield: "Compared with the wild pa
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by MorrisMinor 5y ago
The Christmas edition of the BMJ traditionally includes some satire. https://www.bmj.com/about-bmj/resources-authors/article-type...