Activity for Eben Cowleyâ€
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What are the fundamental limitations of echolocation in Earth's atmosphere? I'm writing a cyberpunk novel where one of the characters has an augmentation that allows them to echolocate. The idea is that there is a device on the center of his forehead (is there a more optimal location?) that produces extremely low-wavelength wavelets of sound at a very high rate. The wavelet... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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A reciprocal metabolism is needed on a world overrun by crazy plants In this paper by Bains et al, an alternative to oxygenic photosynthesis is discussed. Apparently, 4 times the amount of biomass can be produced using hydrogenic over oxygenic photosynthesis. Oxygenic photosynthesis is described by the equation: $$n\, CO2 + n\,H2 O \rightarrow (CH2 O)\,n + n\, O2$$ ... (more) |
— | about 6 years ago |
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How could an Earth-like planet develop huge pinkish-purple forests on ocean surfaces? I'd really like to write a story taking place on an alien world that involves a totally new kingdom of life, and I'd like it to be at least somewhat realistic. The idea I have right now is a whole bunch of organisms which exist near the surface of oceans, floating or grounded, which use some kind of ... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |