https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/categories/15/tags/2367.rssNew Posts Tagged 'victorian-era' - Scientific SpeculationScientific Speculation - Codidact2020-03-19T08:50:41Zhttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/261616How Would Victorian-Era Firearms Fare Against Dinosaurs?Ely Millerhttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/420752020-03-18T02:16:20Z2020-03-19T08:50:41Z<p>In a world that takes place during the Victorian era (1837-1901), how effective would period-accurate firearms be against something similar to a dinosaur? As a brief aside, I will accept weaponr...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/273984How would a "zombie fungus" work on humans?vodolaz095https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/367092019-12-05T11:21:13Z2019-12-06T05:13:12Z<p><strong>Short question:</strong> </p>
<p>which hormones should high contagious fungi spores produce to make their human host spread the joy and infection (by hugging and kisses) on early stages...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/253467Smallest possible Victorian cogwheel sizeA Lambent Eyehttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/78192019-06-06T13:47:43Z2019-11-14T22:05:05Z<p>In my late-Victorian-based world, mechanical contraptions are incredibly advanced due to the early discovery and quick popularisation of mechanical computation.</p>
<p>The science of writing in...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/256332Lighthouse AlternativesA Lambent Eyehttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/78192019-09-25T11:45:46Z2019-09-28T17:51:30Z<p>In my pre-electricity world, fast communication is achieved by means of lighthouses, each being able to direct strong and precise beams of light towards distantly visible lighthouses.</p>
<p>Ho...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/254060What is the highest level of accuracy in motion control a Victorian society could achieve?A Lambent Eyehttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/78192019-07-03T08:41:42Z2019-07-04T20:53:34Z<p>In my late-Victorian world high-precision clockwork is highly available, but I am having trouble finding out exactly how precise their work could be.</p>
<p>I have done some research on the sub...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/251418Victorian long-distance express transport?A Lambent Eyehttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/78192019-03-25T15:24:39Z2019-07-01T22:31:41Z<p>In my world, law enforcement is dispatched from the capital to places around the island.</p>
<p>The reason for them being dispatched in this fashion is due to there being few officers and the c...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/249323How might a purely mechanical 'voice' function?A Lambent Eyehttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/78192019-01-10T15:21:49Z2019-06-26T14:58:28Z<p>In my world there are mechanical semi-humanoid automata.</p>
<p>Would it be possible to make them speak in a fashion that sounds natural (i.e. human)? How might it function?</p>
<p>The mechani...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/253803Storm-proofing Late-Victorian AircraftA Lambent Eyehttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/78192019-06-20T13:38:19Z2019-06-20T14:55:11Z<p>In my world, both lighter- and heavier-than-air craft exist and are rather useful devices.</p>
<p>However, problems tend to occur when confronted with storms. Steering through a storm is not a ...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/253254Compact Mechanical Energy SourceA Lambent Eyehttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/78192019-05-27T10:57:08Z2019-05-29T19:45:31Z<p>In my late-Victorian world there are independently moving automata that may act as pets or servants to those that can afford them.</p>
<p>They require a fair amount of energy to run at full cap...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/273498Super Strong robotic prosthesis steampunk StyleInvasorhttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/435662019-03-03T00:48:46Z2019-03-05T06:28:04Z<p>I'm thinking of a character that has the magical ability to transform parts of his body into technology, similar to Generator Rex or Bleeding armor iron man, but only with the technology that he...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/249477Could 'robotic' prostheses be possible in the victorian era?A Lambent Eyehttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/78192019-01-16T13:02:17Z2019-01-16T20:44:01Z<p>In my world I would like to have a cyborg-inspired veteran, but am not sure what kinds of prostheses would be possible, ideally without the use of electrics.</p>
<p>My main concern is how the p...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/249172Mechanical amplification without creating huge distances?A Lambent Eyehttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/78192019-01-07T10:11:14Z2019-01-07T17:28:35Z<p>How would a mechanism look that <strong><em>allows a person to e.g. turn a crown-sized wheel</em></strong> (from a watch) <strong><em>by any amount</em></strong> (e.g. 180 degrees) <strong><em>r...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/226903Victorian Ship WeighingMatt Bowyerhttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/294022016-12-26T10:20:56Z2018-07-15T12:08:57Z<p>In a Victorian society, an engineer has come up with a clever boat lift for his canal, using counterweights. In order to work correctly and most efficiently, the operators will need to know how ...https://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/posts/229571How well could a dog pick out the scent of a single person in a pool of carnage?Doghttps://scientific-speculation.codidact.com/users/403962017-03-17T08:34:10Z2018-07-14T22:23:12Z<p>I'm writing about a world that predates most modern forensic techniques, and I am looking for some old-fashioned methods of sleuthing that would have been available at around the 1850-1900. </p>...