Activity for mkinson‭

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Question	—	How long before evolutionary traits revert or change? I've been dreaming up what I would consider to be an "ideal" sentient being and there have been a variety of fantastic responses to some of my other questions that got me re-examining my design. First, let me give you a very brief description: Reptilian/avian in basic external and internal biologic... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Question	—	How large can a water bear become before it loses its abilities? Water bears are about the most impressive organism on our planet. They can withstand extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), can survive for a time in the vacuum and cold of space, are resistant to chemicals and radiation, they can go very long periods without nutrients, can dehydrate until they ar... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Question	—	Maximum capacity of Parrot-sized Brain After hearing about Alex the African Gray Parrot, and knowing how intelligent ravens are, just how smart could a brain of that size become? I would like to limit the responses to current known or theoretical science in order to have as much realism as possible, despite the fact that this would be fo... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Question	—	Energy Transfer Through Space Without Adverse Affects Perpetual motion doesn't exist... or does it? In space planets continuously spin around stars for trillions of years due to inertia and gravity balancing each other out. What if a race of brilliant beings found a way to produce energy from that process and store it locally on a moon? How then could... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago