What is the advantage of a radial arm saw? There are advantages to using a radial arm saw, large cross cut capacity, compound mitre cut capacity, the fact that it takes a dado stack for cutting half laps, cross laps and rabbets. I also want to highlight the capacity of […]

What can they see from the space station? Check out these images from some satellites and the International Space Station (ISS) – you decide which one’s the star. The Great Barrier Reef. © 2018, DEIMOS IMAGING SLU, AN URTHECAST COMPANY. Hurricanes. NASA. Palm Islands. The Pyramids of Giza. The River […]

Are Starbucks workers real baristas? We are baristas, but we are also partners, because we are given shares in our company’s stock. Please don’t presume that since you may have a neighborhood location with a bunch of kids or people who don’t care about coffee, that the other 20,000 stores […]

How can we see planets if they are so far away? A few more have been detected by measuring the way a planet’s gravity distorts the light of a distant star — a method called gravitational microlensing. Scientists have directly imaged a few dozen exoplanets by blocking the glare of […]

Can private companies ban users from their social media platforms? The First Amendment protects individuals from government censorship. Social media platforms are private companies, and can censor what people post on their websites as they see fit. Can private companies limit free speech? In other words, a private person or […]

How long do you keep phone in rice? Put the rice and phone under a desk lamp or similar mild heat source to encourage the evaporation process. Give it as long as you can. Ideally you want to give it 48 hours or more, but at least leave it overnight […]

Is self-confidence important in a relationship? With self-confidence comes happiness. Happiness in being able to be yourself and in loving who you are, flaws and all. When you are able to be happy with yourself, you will be a far better spouse for your partner. You will be able to […]

Who is Laurent Simons? Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) – a tough course even for students of an average graduate age. Described by staff as “simply extraordinary,” Laurent is on course to finish his degree in December. Why does Laurent learn so […]

What is the meaning of supercritical carbon dioxide? Supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) is a fluid state of CO2 where it is heated and held at or above its critical temperature and pressure. When CO2 exceeds temperatures of 87.9°F (31.1°C) and is subjected to pressures above 1071 psi (7.39 MPa), it […]

Can you report a threat? If someone is threatening you and you worry that you’re in immediate danger, call the local emergency number (911 in the US) as soon as possible. If you don’t think you’re in immediate danger but still want to get the police involved, report the threats […]

Is Star Trek replicator possible? Using our tech, I think we’ll be able to produce carbon-zero gasoline, diesel, and jet fuels that are cheaper than fossil fuels.” You could print food, fuels, building materials, and medicines from the atmosphere and soil or recycled parts without having to transport them from […]