Activity for SF.‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Question	—	What evolutional adaptations would animals develop in microgravity? There was an orbital station; a huge torus, as known from sci-fi. It was a luxurious place for people from dusty planets to relax at, and spend hard-earned money in environments resembling Earth from the legends. Forests, meadows, hills, rivers and lakes. Everything powered by solar energy, protected... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Question	—	What goals to give to a desirable optimizer AI? Most of people knowing a bit about AI know the concept of paper-clipper, an AI that was meant to produce more paperclips and eventually turn the entire universe into paperclips at maximum efficiency, first obliterating the humanity as an obstacle in that goal (resisting having their world turned into... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	Do Xenobiologists exist? Are there scientists currently, who could describe their specialization as "xenobiologist" or are they merely a thing of science-fiction? Assuming an alien is discovered today, and willing to cooperate with scientists, who would be sent to study their biology? What organization/entity would be their ... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	Where in Europe can I detonate 100 kt (non-nuclear) not to harm anyone? Reality check: Protagonists of my story have a scientific device of a peaceful purpose. Unfortunately, despite the peaceful purpose, activation of the device, as a side-effect releases about 100 kilotons equivalent of energy, mostly thermal. No radiation. They don't want to cause any harm. Absolut... (more)	—	over 9 years ago
Question	—	How to get a concussed person back up to speed quick? The character is badly concussed, unable to stand straight, with nausea, but worst of all, unable to think straight - and he has a critical knowledge / mental skill, urgently needed at the moment. He is in prison (with prison crew and inmates fully cooperating), and getting him to full (or at least r... (more)	—	over 9 years ago