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mdielmann t1_jbq3wst wrote
Reply to comment by dave-the-scientist in I just learned that the known shortest DNA in an “organism” is about 1700 base pairs in a certain virus. Is there a minimum amount of “code” required for an organism (or virus) to function in any capacity? by mcbergstedt
By these definitions for eat and grow, a fire is alive. I'd consider prions no more alive than fire, while still being as dangerous as fire.
mdielmann t1_ja2t5uo wrote
Reply to comment by fireisveryfun in Ford’s EVs are getting faster charging and more affordable batteries thanks to new chemistry by Ssider69
Some people would call me a muskrat. I plan on buying a non-Tesla EV. There are better options on the market for a similar price.
mdielmann t1_ja14mor wrote
Reply to comment by Barf_The_Mawg in The Bill C-18 Reality: Everyone Loses When the Government Mandates Payments for Links by The1stCitizenOfTheIn
You say this like various news agencies in America didn't try the same thing. I'm sure this will end the same way.
mdielmann t1_j9rbzj0 wrote
Reply to comment by tonyvila in What will be the environmental impact of de-orbiting 42,000 Starlink satellites every five years? (Explanation in post) by OvidPerl
23 × 1.2 tonnes is 27.6 tonnes of debris. To convert to tons, multiply by 1.1, giving about 30.4 tons. (Remember, a tonne is 1000 kg, and a ton is 2000 lbs. Don't mix those numbers up.) So, it's more like a 65% increase daily, which may be no laughing matter, depending on what those compounds are. But first, make sure your facts are correct.
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Reply to comment by Beyond-Time in Scientists create carbon nanotubes out of plastic waste using an energy-efficient, low-cost, low-emissions process. Compared to commercial methods for carbon nanotube production that are being used right now, ours uses about 90% less energy and generates 90%-94% less carbon dioxide by Wagamaga
Thos is how research works. People have an idea. They do a lot of testing, and figure out a process that works. They say, "Hey, check out what we did!" Someone else, who was looking at something else, perhaps in a completely different field, learns about this and it leads to some practical advance in the world at large. Kind of like seeing salt making frog legs jump leading to lithium ion batteries.
mdielmann t1_j2eu6qz wrote
Reply to comment by snowstorm556 in A significant proportion of Texas adolescents reported experiencing dating violence, and this group also reported higher noncontraception use versus those not experiencing dating violence. by Respawan
Well, age of consent in Texas is 17, I'm pretty sure people under 17 are still having sex, and I'd prefer those who could get pregnant from rape have unfettered access to contraceptives, as well.
mdielmann t1_j2erozk wrote
Reply to comment by snowstorm556 in A significant proportion of Texas adolescents reported experiencing dating violence, and this group also reported higher noncontraception use versus those not experiencing dating violence. by Respawan
Anyone who can get pregnant should be able to get contraceptives without another person's consent.
mdielmann t1_j2erh14 wrote
Reply to comment by R3alTim3 in A significant proportion of Texas adolescents reported experiencing dating violence, and this group also reported higher noncontraception use versus those not experiencing dating violence. by Respawan
It shouldn't be, but do you think extremely conservative parents are giving them accurate, detailed, unbiased information at home?
mdielmann t1_j0oezml wrote
Reply to comment by JBaecker in Two year study of online sex work advertising shows that there may be more sex workers in Canada than researchers thought and most workers are likely involved on a brief, intermittent basis. by SexWorkPopCA
Flashbacks to stories from my mom.
mdielmann t1_j09dxd2 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Will my kids inherit the genetic mutations that I aquire during my lifetime? by RedditScoutBoy
Localized mutations happen all the time, throughout your life. The most common occurance the average person has heard of results in cancer. That said, these won't be passed on to your children.
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Reply to comment by iPlayWithWords13 in EU approves effective ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035 by Wagamaga
And yet you don't understand the risks of driving an ICE car under extreme cold conditions. I'm not saying you don't have a job in this market, but this situation isn't exactly unheard of. Sometimes the drawing board and real-world experience don't match up.
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Reply to comment by iPlayWithWords13 in EU approves effective ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035 by Wagamaga
So I'm dumb because I've experienced this before, or I'm dumb because the mechanic said this was the problem? Just trying to clarify.
mdielmann t1_iu6r5f6 wrote
Reply to comment by iPlayWithWords13 in EU approves effective ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035 by Wagamaga
No, I'm saying a 10% drop isn't an issue.
To clarify, where I live it is recommended to not get below 25% fuel remaining, preferably not below 50%, in the winter. Low fuel levels can lead to frost in your tank and then to frozen fuel lines. So this would be a positive impact in my region.
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Reply to comment by AyBruhBee in E.U. plans for only electric new vehicles by 2035 ‘without precedent’ by do_you_even_ship_bro
It's probably been said a million times before, but an electric car is less polluting than an ICE car, even if the electricity is generated from coal (the most polluting option). Also, the pollution won't be at street level in a densely populated area, so will have less immediate affects to the population, let alone the reduction of effects to the environment.
mdielmann t1_iu6a1zz wrote
Reply to comment by iPlayWithWords13 in EU approves effective ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035 by Wagamaga
Lol talking about people not reading the article and you didn't even get to the end of the title.
I live near one of the coldest cities in the world, EVs are more common all the time, and one user said he sees about a 10% drop in range due in the winter. That means that if I bought a brand-new EV and never parked it indoors that it would go from a 500 km range to 450 in the winter. I can live with that. Even with a slow charger, it should be back at full every day before we leave home.
mdielmann t1_iu69cy2 wrote
Reply to comment by dfgooner in EU approves effective ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035 by Wagamaga
I had a coworker that would just toss his empty coffee cup on the ground on the way into work. He would literally pass 5 trash cans in the next 2 minutes, but I guess he figured that was too long to hold onto something he didn't need anymore.
mdielmann t1_iu63iv0 wrote
Reply to comment by DragonBank in Is it possible that only 4 moose imported to Newfoundland in 1904 could produce a viable modern population of 110,000 today? by SlipCritical9595
If a small population was already there, say, introduced by people, every moose that migrated there would be a breeding candidate.
mdielmann t1_jbq8clj wrote
Reply to comment by dave-the-scientist in I just learned that the known shortest DNA in an “organism” is about 1700 base pairs in a certain virus. Is there a minimum amount of “code” required for an organism (or virus) to function in any capacity? by mcbergstedt
I get the edges are very blurry when defining what something is or isn't in biology, but I wouldn't equate destroy or alter with consume, or grow with reproduce, either.