#actual science

[moghedien]

if you watch a youtuber and they start talking about IQ like its a very serious thing that means anything, you gotta stop watching that person because they’re trying to radicalize you in a bad way 

[simonalkenmayeris-still-dead]

This is what a real consent form for a real academic survey looks like.

The text reads:

Please read and answer the following questions regarding your consent to participate in this study. The full participant information sheet can be downloaded from here (download link obscured) and you should read it before answering the following questions.

1. I confirm that I have read the information sheet dated (date obscured) (version 1) for this study and that I have had the opportunity to consider the information.

Agree / Disagree

2. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time without giving any reason, without my legal rights being affected.

Agree / Disagree

3. I understand that individuals from (Institution name obscured) may look at research data collected during the study, to ensure that the study is conducted appropriately. I give permission for these individuals to have access to my records; I understand that personal details shall be kept confidential.

Agree / Disagree

[desolatesandwich]

2021 hourly comics day!

highlight of the day: Dragon Age II with @canalsobemoe

low point of the day: my inadvisable sleep schedule

[masseffectdoctor]

Its really hard to reblog flat earth memes because even their serious arguments sound like bad memes

[donewandering]

We are all ephemeral

Mass is an illusion. We are all made from massless particles bound by fundamental energies which run deep in the cosmos. We are nothing more than trapped energy which will one day be released to join the surrounding harmony.

[prozach27]

[unofficially-nasa]

I dunno if you take science asks but, uh. I don't know who else to ask. Sorry if I sound stupid, I know nothing about science, but I read somewhere that ozone is "made" when sunlight hits the oxygen in fumes from cars and such, and it can be dangerous in huge cities on sunny days. But doesn't fumes from planes destroy the ozone layer? If oxygen from fumes+sunlight = ozone, shouldn't the layer become thicker because of the planes?

Good question! I don’t mind answering at all!

First off, the ozone layer is also known as the Stratosphere. It is almost like a shield for the earth, protecting it from the Sun’s harsh UV rays. The three main compounds that contribute to our atmosphere is methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), and water vapour (H2O). The ozone has three oxygen atoms, and it is the result of the action of Ultra Violet (UV) radiation on oxygen molecules. The ozone is not a part of the Greenhouse Effect.

Ozone depletion occurs when chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), formerly found in aerosol spray cans and refrigerants, are released into the atmosphere. Through several chemical reactions, these gases will cause the ozone to break down and thus allow more UV light to pass through to the Earth’s surface.

When planes burn fuel at such an intense temperature and rate, it can produce oxides of nitrogen (NOx: pronounced “nocks”). When a plane contains NOx and burns it off into the atmosphere, it will increase the production of ozone. A thicker ozone can lead to less oxygen available for plants and other living things. If anything, the plane’s exhaust will add to the Greenhouse Effect which will cause warmer temperatures.

Of course, I’m not an actual scientist, but I have linked my sources below. If I have made a mistake, feel free to correct me! I hope this helps! There are plenty of trusted online resources for anyone to read if they want to learn more

sources: [1 2 3 4]

[amanitaknowsbest]

Remembering Elon Musk exists while daydreaming about fictional future tech is like a mental piss-shiver