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Hey everyone, I'm in a little bit of a dilemma with picking my majors in college and would appreciate any advice that anyone has on the matter. A little bit of background. There have always been two subjects in science that have fascinated me, astrophysics and evolution, so I came into college interested in majoring in either Ecology and Evolution or Astronomy and Physics, or possibly both. I took Intro to Astronomy and Physics 1(Mechanics) my first semester and loved Intro to Astronomy. I loved the subject material and got an A in the class. I struggled a lot in Physics 1 though. I failed my first test which forced me to work really hard to get my grade up to a B at the end of the semester. I was very discouraged by this(convincing myself I hated physics) and decided to abandon my efforts. Among other classes, I took Physics 2(E&M) and Intro to Programming the second semester. Physics 2 went better. I found the material more interesting and (somewhat)easier to grasp. Programming was amazing and I really grew to love it. I decided that I would dual major in CS and Ecology and Evolution. I picked my schedule accordingly and finished up the year. During the first few weeks of summer, I went to the Griffith Observatory and I realized how much I truly do love Astronomy and Physics and that I shouldn't let my difficulties in physics get in the way of that. I figured out that if I abandon CS, I can comfortably finish a BS in E&E and a BA in P&A. I could, in theory, get a BS in both but that would require an overwhelming course load so I'm still thinking about that. I realize there hasn't been any direct questions, just a bunch of rambling which I apologize for. So my questions are would getting a BA be worth it? If I am only able to get a BA, should I even bother with it? Would it be a bad idea to try and get degrees in such different fields? Should I try and narrow my focus? If I go through with this, how valuable would a CS minor be to P&A? Basically, everything I thought I was set on just got upended so I am rather lost, so sorry for the rambling, but is there any general advice anyone has apart from the questions I asked? submitted by fawbb to Physics [link] [comment]
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Like the title asks, does gravity affect growth (in height) of mammals. submitted by mynameisSold to Physics [link] [2 comments]
ROCCAT's latest peripheral brings some of its past innovations together along with a couple that you won't find on anything else. The new Savu Mid-Size Hybrid Gaming Mouse offers a unique peripheral-based achievement system and a customizable light bar in addition to extremely precise optics. ..
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I recently watched a talk by Lawrence Krauss (link) and it got me thining about, among other things, virtual particles. So here's what i understand about virtual particles right now: A pair of them pop into existence and then annihilate almost immediately however often. If they pop into existence on the edge of an event horizon, they don't annihilate. (Hawkings radiation) Therefore, two particles are coming out of nowhere, and staying. How is this not adding matter-energy to the universe? submitted by AloneIntheCorner to Physics [link] [1 comment]
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symbolset writes "CNET is reporting that China has approved Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility. Previously approved by regulatory authorities in the U.S. and Europe, China was the last holdout. The deal will now reportedly close 'within days.'" I wonder what conditions Google may have faced from the regulators, and whether they include any exceptions to the "don't be evil" guideline.
Earlier today Gareth had the idea that we should run an image gallery of the great clothes worn by people who come to Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 (taking place now). So Gar and I went out and snapped some photos of folks wearing interesting outfits. We’ll post another gallery later, because there are so [...]
Hey /r/hardware. I just bought an IB i5-3570k CPU with an Asus Motherboard. But when I tried to install the CPU, I noticed that 3 of the pins on the socket were bent! I took it back to the store I bought it from but they said they dont cover bent pins so they asked me to talk to ASUS. I contacted ASUS and they told me to take it to the store. I'm just being sent for a run around here. I tried to straighten them out, but one of them is bent almost 150 degrees. I was wondering if it might be possible to find out a pin assignment so I can figure out if this is a pin I need or not. If i'm lucky it might just be a ground pin and I can afford to lose it. if its something more important, i can try to straighten it out, but then I risk breaking the board completely. But atleast, I wont be in any worse shape than I am now. thanks for the help, /r/hardware! submitted by kickassdonkey to hardware [link] [1 comment]
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I'm interested in getting a 5400 rpm hard drive because I found a deal that for it that is dirt cheap. I'm mostly going to use it to store video files on and play it directly from the hard drive. I have mostly 720 and 1080p videos, will I encounter any technical difficulties, or will I be ok? submitted by hayashirice911 to hardware [link] [13 comments]
Looking For Mr. GoodbookIf laptops could speed-date, this is the one that would be going home with all the phone numbers at the end of the night.“So, uh, hi. I’ve never done this before. Kinda weird. Ninety seconds to get to know someone, it’s pretty crazy-”
Well, I have done this before, and you just wasted twelve of those seconds, so let’s cut to the chase. Hi. I’m the HP 17.3” Blu-ray Notebook.
“Uh, hi, sorry. I’m Charles. I work in medical billing. In my free time, I collect cigarette tax stamps. I’m up to 47 states plus Guam. I’m also the proud papa of six – no, sorry, five cats. I’m sorry, I told myself I wasn’t going to cry tonight. My poor tabby Arsenio died a few months ago, and I guess I’m still not over it. I’m OK. I’ll be OK. So, uh, how about you?”
Listen, Charles, you seem like a nice guy, or at least harmless enough that I don’t specifically want to hurt your feelings. But with my specs, I’m really looking for a higher class of person right now.
“Oh. I see.”
It’s just, you know, my 6GB DDR3 memory and 500GB hard drive put me in an elite group of laptops. Even if I did settle for you, I would always resent the fact that I’d wasted my 17.3” widescreen LED and AMD A4-3300M 1.9GHz dual-core processor on someone like you. And frankly, I feel like even if you got your hands on a Radeon 6480G graphics card, you wouldn’t know what to do with it. It would be cruel of me to taunt you that way, like handing a Stradivarius to an orangutan. You understand, right?
“Sure. Sure, yeah. Looks like our time is about up anyway. Oh, uh, did I mention my extensive collection of custom Skyrim mods?”
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6GB DDR3 memory (expandable to 8GB) for multi-tasking power
Blu-ray SuperMulti drive – watch Blu-ray movies on your computer; read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats
Windows 7 Home Premium simplifies everyday tasks with an improved taskbar, desktop enhancements, better device management and full-screen previews
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Processor:
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Dual-Core
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17.3"
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Resolution:
1600 x 900
Display:
HD+ BrightView LED
Graphics:
AMD Radeon HD 6480G (up to 3061MB)
Memory:
6GB DDR3 (expandable to 8GB)
Hard Drive:
500GB SATA (5400rpm)
Optical Drive:
Blu-ray SuperMulti DVD±RW
Network:
10/100 Base-T
Wireless:
802.11b/g/n
Card Reader:
Digital Media Card Reader (SD, MMC)
Battery:
6-Cell Lithium-Ion
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SRS Premium with Altec Lansing Speakers
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Integrated
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According to a report, Apple gets hugely preferential leases just to open its stores in certain cities and locations. Why is anyone surprised?
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Less than 100 people arrived at the Facebook CEO's Palo Alto, Calif., home today thinking they were there for his girlfriend's graduation ceremony. Instead, the two shared their vows.
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ananyo writes "California lawmakers are weighing a bill aimed at protecting their state's citizens from surreptitious genetic testing but scientists are voicing their growing concerns that, if passed, such a law would have a costly and damaging effect on research. The bill, dubbed the Genetic Information Privacy Act, would require an individual's written consent for the collection, analysis, retention, and sharing of his or her genetic information—including DNA, genetic test results, and even family disease history. The University of California has submitted a formal letter objecting to the bill, estimating that the measure could increase administrative costs by up to $594,000 annually — money which would come out of the cash-strapped state's General Fund. The university has also expressed concern that its researchers would suffer competitive losses in obtaining research grants."
Jasper Hugunin has always wanted to fly, and today on the Innovation Stage he got a shot courtesy of Aero’s flight simulator rig. The wings leverage Wiimotes to give the user a pretty awesome virtual experience of how an albatross gets around. Aero will be going from 10-10:45 on the Innovation Stage, so get here [...]
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Hey Guys, the AP Physics C test just got released on the collegeboard website: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/2012_frq_physics_cm.pdf How does one go about answering the last question (Question #3, page 8)? I got a and b, but not c,d, or e. Thanks in advance! If this is the wrong subreddit, where should I post this? submitted by Aydarsh to Physics [link] [comment]
In OKing the Google-Motorola merger, regulators in China stipulate that Google must make the Android OS free and open for five years.
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If you’re walking around Maker Faire you may see a woman skating around with a strange looking instrument. That’s maker extraordinaire Jeri Ellsworth with her bass guitar made out of a Commodore 64. And did I mention she’s playing it while on roller skates? That’s talent!
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A study at the University of Michigan suggests not only that we are likely to tell the truth when we let our fingers do the talking, but that we're also more likely to give more detailed and precise answers to questions.
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This summer, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration begins creating guidelines for the minimum amount of noise a car engine can emit -- at lower speeds hybrid and electric cars cause too many accidents.
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This morning's nixed launch of SpaceX's Dragon capsule to the ISS with the company's Falcon booster was an exciting thing to be on hand for, despite the (literally) last-second halt. Shuttle launches used to cause miles of traffic backups extending well outside the gates of NASA's Cape Canaveral launch facilities; for all the buzz around the first private launch to the ISS, today's launch attempt was much more sparsely attended; in a small set of bleachers set up near the massive countdown clock, there were a few dozen enthusiasts and reporters aiming their cameras and binoculars at the launch site on the horizon. They counted down in time with the clock, and — just like NASA's own announcer — reached all the way to "liftoff." There was a brief flash as the engine's ignited, but it died as fast as it appeared. It took only a few seconds for the crowd to realize that it was all over for today's shot. While the company representatives remain upbeat, pointing out that the software worked as intended to stop a launch before anomalies turn into catastrophes, most of those on hand to see what they'd hoped to be a historic launch were a bit glum as they walked back to the parking lot and the press area — especially the ones who can't stay until the next try. I'm sticking around the area until the next scheduled launch window; hopefully next time the fates (and engines) will align.
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oyenamit writes "In a significant boost to online privacy, Twitter has announced that they will officially support the Do Not Track feature in browsers. While this is a good news for privacy advocates and users in general, it leaves Twitter to use only the information that is handed over to them by the users for advertising purposes."
While walking around the Maker Faire grounds this morning I took a quick census all of the 3D printers. All told I saw 55 3D printers on the fairgrounds, 23 of which were unique designs. That’s not including the CNC machines or the stock of three dozen or so Replicator, Up! printers, and Printrbots for [...]
Conor Landenberger will be spending most of Saturday building a bamboo bike in the TechShop Pavilion. Stop by and say hello if you’re in the Expo Hall!
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schliz writes "The Australian software patent system could be used by open source developers to ensure their inventions remain available to the community, a conference organized by intellectual property authority IP Australia heard this week According to Australian inventor Ric Richardson, whose company came out on top of a multi-million dollar settlement with Microsoft in March, a world without software patents would be 'open slather for anybody who can just go faster than the next person.' Software developer Ben Sturmfels, whose 2010 anti-software-patent petition won the support of open source community members such as Jonathan Oxer, Andrew Tridgell, and software freedom activist Richard Stallman, disagreed."
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I was assigned a project for my World History class. Students (like inventors of the Industrial Revolution) have to invent an item (possible or not) that will change they world. My group came up with "the pocket." It's an object around the size of a Rubiks cube shrinks and stores items. What i need help with is the explanation. We have to provide an explanation of how it works. Of course it's going to be pseudoscience but I wouldn't some advice or at least speculation from physicists. Our Current Explanation: [Warning, heavy pseudoscience!]: Matter is 99% empty space. You could fit the entire human race in the volume of a sugar cube. The Pocket is able to condense matter, eliminate the empty space, and shrink and store items. Basketballs, cars, even houses, can be stored weightless in the Pocket. What we need: An explanation for how things get out. It doesn't need to be 100% true or factual. submitted by Epicureanist to Physics [link] [comment]
McGruber writes "The Federal Times is reporting that Northrup Grumman has filed suit against the US Postal Service, accusing the USPS of violating the terms of the 2007 fixed-price ($875 million) contract to produce 100 massive automatic sorting systems, each capable of handling millions of magazines, catalogs and other pieces of flat mail. The Postal Service embarked on the project just as mail volume was beginning to nosedive, cutting into anticipated efficiency gains. The sorting machines' performance has been uneven, according to a series of reports by the Postal Service's inspector general."
walterbyrd writes about a program from Microsoft to clean up bloated base installs, for a price. From the article: "Microsoft even offers up numbers to show how detrimental this OEM-installed crapware is to your system. Microsoft claims that Signature systems start up 39 percent faster, go into sleep mode 23 percent faster, and resume from sleep a whopping 51 percent faster compared to their crapware-ladened counterparts. (A 'Signature' system is one without crapware). But now, Microsoft will offer customers the opportunity to give their Windows 7 PC the Signature treatment by bringing it to a Microsoft Store and paying $99, according to the Wall Street Journal."
[radicade] wanted to know what real life portals would look like; not something out of a game, but actual blue and orange portals on his living room wall. Short of building a portal gun, the only option available to [radicade] was simulating a pair of portals with a Kinect and a projector. One of the [...]
An Indian woman wonders how she can possibly trust her husband. After all, two months into their marriage, he still hasn't changed his Facebook status.
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Following China's approval of the deal, Google is set to acquire smartphone maker Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion as soon as this coming week.
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colinneagle writes with an excerpt from Network World: "Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London began trials of a Kinect-driven camera last week that would sense body position, and by waving his or her hands, the surgeon can sift through medical images, such as CT scans or real-time X-rays, while in the middle of an operation. During surgery, a surgeon will stop and consult medical images anywhere from once an hour to every few minutes. So the surgeon doesn't have to leave the table, the doctor will work with assistants, but sometimes, if you want things done to your satisfaction, you have to do it yourself. Dr. Tom Carrell, a consultant vascular surgeon at Guy's and St Thomas', described an operation on a patient's aorta earlier this month to New Scientist. 'Up until now, I'd been calling out across the room to one of our technical assistants, asking them to manipulate the image, rotate one way, rotate the other, pan up, pan down, zoom in, zoom out.' With the Kinect, he says, 'I had very intuitive control.'"
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Chinese antitrust regulators approved Google's proposed acquisition of Motorola on Saturday. The deal, first announced in August 2011, makes Google the owner of Motorola Mobility, and is valued at $12.5 billion. The acquisition has already cleared regulatory hurdles in the U.S., the European Union, and other markets. Approval from China was the last step needed before Google could finalize the acquisition. The companies expect that the deal will close early next week.
Microsoft has ditched Aero Glass for the Windows 8 desktop.
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A Pixar animator opened a small access door in his office, got on his hands and knees and crawled through the opening, and discovered a "secret" room. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Lasrick writes "Benjamin Loehrke describes the rather odd definitions of what is a 'tactical' nuclear weapon and what isn't. 'There is enough ambiguity surrounding the capabilities of tactical and strategic nuclear weapons to render the term "tactical" all but useless for arms control purposes. As the United States and Russia pursue new arms control treaties, they should drop the tactical distinction and limit the total number of all nuclear weapons — strategic, tactical, or other.'"
