here’s a good question why wont americans get off this fossil fuel crap and star using real efficient energy?

i mean we all know at least i hope we do and if u didn’t u will now that solar,wind,tidal and wave energy is available and it can power most of the world easily better yet how about Geothermal energy… Continue Reading

What is one alternative energy technology that you would like to see become more widespread?

I know we have a lot of alternative energy skeptics in here, but the reality is that point-source energy production using a wide array of energy technologies will be the way of the future. Large scale wind and solar operations… Continue Reading

What is the biggest limitation to interstellar space travel with current technology?

I understand that it is not ‘practical’; that is not what I am asking. I understand the sheer distance and time frame involved. I also understand it is possible to launch things outside of our solar system. Is it the… Continue Reading

With the nuclear issues in Japan, where are we with nuclear fusion technology as an alternative to fission?

The horrible events in Japan raise an important question. Nuclear fission power has many risks, waste by-products being a big one, not to mention instability in processing, risks of explosion, etc. Nuclear fusion technology is less unstable (potentially) and doesn’t… Continue Reading

homework question in astronomy?

The total annual U.S. energy consumption is about joules. What is the average power requirement for the United States, in watts? (Hint: 1 = 1 ) With current technologies and solar collectors on the ground, the best we can hope… Continue Reading

Question about Astronomy?

The total annual U.S. energy consumption is about joules. What is the average power requirement for the United States, in watts? (Hint: 1 = 1 ) With current technologies and solar collectors on the ground, the best we can hope… Continue Reading

. Who showed that our universe is heliocentricthe planets of the solar system revolve around the sun?

. Who showed that our universe is heliocentricthe planets of the solar system revolve around the sun? 1. Who showed that our universe is heliocentricthe planets of the solar system revolve around the sun? (Points : 1) Nicolaus Copernicus Galileo… Continue Reading