Activity for Anthony Wormanâ€
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Is it hypothetically possible to create a giant levee that is a non-physical forcefield or electronic membrane? What examples are there in science fiction of molecular shields that can cancel out or "eat" certain molecules--and are they plausible? Is it hypothetically possible to create a giant levee that is a non-physical forcefield or electronic membrane that could cover a greater scope than steel or concret... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How long could a human being survive after being swallowed by a whale? In the short story, a man is swallowed by a giant, fictional fish. In fact, he is swallowed whole along with his log cabin and a bunch of hand-crafted tools. In a "The Martian"-like narrative, he miraculously survives as long as he can inside the body of the fish. My major concerns, before doing any ... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Do moons determine the speeds at which tides move? Is there a limit to this speed? I'm writing a short story that takes place on an imaginary planet that is 88% ocean. The planet has two moons and one continent that is regularly flooded under 500 to 1500 feet of water. The tides are only extreme once or twice a month. I'm trying to work out the parameters for a two-moon system that... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |