Activity for James McLellan‭

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Question	—	What is the Feasibility of a Cloud Colony on Saturn? I did some research recently for a story on the physical feasibility of some aspects of living in the Saturn cloud deck, and wanted to share it. Please, however, if you have alternate approaches, add them. Under what conditions would it be possible to live inside the cloud decks of Saturn, assumin... (more)	—	almost 4 years ago
Question	—	What Adaptation would Humans in a Volcanic Underworld Develop? The TBD are a fantasy humanity offshoot that is fully adapted to life a few kilometers beneath the surface, settling in cracked earth near vents and hot spots. Air quality ranges from stale to toxic, including sulphur vapor and vitriolic fumes that condense on the walls. Water is available in reserv... (more)	—	about 4 years ago
Question	—	Sanity Check : Utility Fog Inspired by many questions that make use of utility fog. Utility fogs are not, as the name might suggest, fogs, but rather lattice solids. Cells of the foam are pollen-like micrometer-scale machines physically connected to one another by robotic arms. When they run out of power, or are ripped ... (more)	—	about 4 years ago
Question	—	How Long Would Artifacts Last Under the Moon's Surface? How Long? In the 1960s, unknown to most, the United States set up a secret base on the moon manned by an "extra" aboard each Apollo lander. NASA architects decided that the base must be built into the native rock, taking advantage of lava tubes to quickly conduct themselves below the surface - grant... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Can Lenz's Law Allow a Simple Block of Metal to Divert a Charged Electron Beam? I was curious about an odd effect I first saw in video here: YouTube : Copper's Surprising Reaction to Strong Magnets In the video, a big heavy magnet is brought to an abrupt halt by a simple piece of copper. The effect is called Lenz's Law : an increase in the magnetic flux is created by the approa... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Considerations for venturing near a neutron star I'm curious what might need to be considered if a group were exploring the vicinity if a neutron star. Gravitational waves and radiation could be dangers, but what else? Is it possible that habitable worlds could still be in orbit around a neutron star, not flung away by it's transition? (more)	—	over 6 years ago