Viewpoint: Energy: past, present, future needs Nov 21, 2009
This energy balance requirement is now known as the first law of thermodynamics or by its more understandable name, the law of conservation of energy. Civilized society started with cooperation between people, organized agriculture, and the exploitation of domestic animals. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Obama: Creating or saving jobs, congressional districts Nov 17, 2009
Zeroeth Law of Thermodynamics Two systems in thermal equilibrium with a third system are in thermal equilibrium to each other. And here I thought all these years that Asimov had made up the word. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Does God Exist...Prove it! Nov 5, 2009
Soldier For Christ wrote on Nov 2, 2009 7:08 PM:" The existence of God is not a logical question at all, and is therefore nonsensical. Of course you cant prove that God doesnt exist, but there is evidence to suggest that an ETERNAL POWER does exist. NOTHING can only create NOTHING. Before the Universe was created something must have always existed. It's energy, energy is ETERNAL! The fist law of thermodynamics confirms that, energy cannot be created or destroyed. You also cannot claim that... (New Iberia, LA)
Obama, remove your racial blinders Sep 18, 2009
When President Jimmy Carter speculated that much of the opposition to Mr. Obama's policies was based on the color of his skin, you would have thought he was attempting to overthrow the Second Law of Thermodynamics given the snarkiness and ridicule it churned up among the political class. "There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president," the former president said as the universe outside the Washington Beltway let out a collective "duh!". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Newsweek: Chemicals may be plumping up our kids Sep 17, 2009
Strangely, these results seemed to contradict the first law of thermodynamics, which implies that weight gain equals calories consumed minus calories burned. "What was so odd was that the overweight mice were not eating more or moving less than the normal mice," Newbold says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Evolution not in tune with school Sep 5, 2009
Joe you are right about the definition of a theory and I cannot understand how so many will fall in line with a theory when the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics goes against everything evolution stands for when a law in science is the next step up from a theory. lsmlp posted on Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 8:45 pmAs a teacher and a parent. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
LEHR Eco Trimmer Sep 3, 2009
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The Wildcat Offense: 5 Things You... Sep 3, 2009
Those of us who have tested the out-runnable fireball law of thermodynamics know that Hollywood blockbusters aren't exactly realistic. Over 300 women who openly desire men much younger than they are fraternized with college undergrads, pizza delivery boys and fledgling hip-hop artists. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Why You Can't Lose Weight Aug 1, 2009
R.D. Feinman and E.J. Fine (2004) A calorie is a calorie violates the second law of thermodynamics. Nutrition Journal 3:9; doi: 10. (Suite101.com)
* SUNDAY PROFILE: Segway savior Jul 26, 2009
We didnt invent any fundamental understanding of the Second Law of Thermodynamics. But we did make a lot of little inventions to make a small scale, highly reliable device that frees us from having to measure whats wrong with the input water. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
interview with Michael Moorcock Jun 19, 2009
In recognition of the newly released ", we recently coordinated an interview between the celebrated author and the readers of . We hope that you enjoy reading it! We'll select three lucky participants to win their own copies of the collection later this week. Ever since the late 60's and early 70's there has been a strong connection between fantasy fiction and heavy metal music, and most fans of one are also into the other. Mr. Moorcock has always been involved with rock bands like Hawkwind and... (Harper's Magazine)
Patent process is slow (1) Jun 16, 2009
which would be breaking the first law of thermodynamics. Member ID. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bloomington may soon allow alcohol sales on Sunday mornings Jun 16, 2009
DT wrote on Jun 10, 2009 7:45 AM:" Oops! I meant the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics applied to society, not Newton's Third Law, in my previous post. ". Rivers wrote on Jun 10, 2009 7:25 AM:" Why is there always an obligatory pious rebuttal for any story like this at the end? Is this a form story where you just cut and paste alcohol, gambling, strip clubs, or whatevet into a prompt and the story gets printed?I think I'm going to start a Pious Rebuttal hotline where (after entering credit card, of... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Nurturing nonbelief: Parents gather to talk about raising kids without religion May 24, 2009
it is a place holder"??? You say you've taken science courses? You say you've a PhD? ???"Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics states that two systems in thermal equilibrium with a third system separately are in thermal equilibrium with each other ... What about the zeroth law of thermodynamics ... " Evolution myths: Evolution violates the second law of thermodynamics". (Winona Daily News, MN)
Zimbabwe: Power - Is Gono Caught Up? May 22, 2009
But then who needs a lecture on the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. It is, however, fact that less than 30 percent of the world economy is based on quantum physics and mechanics. (allAfrica.com)
Time for new agency, fresh start on energy May 20, 2009
An important law of thermodynamics is that the efficiency of a usable energy generator is approximately equal to the difference in temperatures of the energy source and ambient temperature at the place of use. The temperature of solar and geothermal energy is near ambient temperature at the Earth s surface, the point of use. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The Two Cultures, 50 years later, Sage Ross, Cliopatria: A group blog/History News Network May 16, 2009
Novelists, poets and playwrights, he complained, didn't know the second law of thermodynamics or what a machine-tool was, and the few that did certainly couldn't expect their readers to know. Humanistic studies of science (constructivist worldview and all) would have undermined Snow's argument, but humanists were only just beginning to turn to science as a subject for analysis. (Harper's Magazine)
OUR VIEW: Modified EIU energy center worth pursuing May 7, 2009
bigapple wrote on May 6, 2009 3:35 PM:" Perpetual Motion Motors? Lol. There is no such thing as a true perpetual motion motor because according to the law of thermodynamics perpetual motion is not possible. Anything you come across in a google search that claims to be a perpetual motion or free energy device is a scam, ripoff or hoax. Throughout history thousands of inventors have claimed to have created perpetual motion machines but none of their creations were ever proven to work. ". Most... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The tiniest incandescent lamp May 5, 2009
The second law of thermodynamics says entropy, or disorder, increases with time, but on the quantum scale time things are not so directional whether you travel backwards or forwards in time, there should not be more disorder. "It's not clear how we get from quantum mechanical laws, which describe electrons in perpetual orbits around nuclei, to the thermodynamic laws that says it's going to be tough to get that wine stain out of your carpet," says Regan. (Harper's Magazine)
Beyond Fossil Fuels: Lucien Bronicki on Geothermal Energy May 1, 2009
The turbines are extremely efficient; out of what the second law of thermodynamics allows you we are getting pretty close to the limit. And therefore the big changes that will occur are improving the exploration techniques so that the time is reduced and the probability to find the right spot for drilling the well is improved. (Scientific American)
Pimping propaganda Mar 18, 2009
So now, thanks to these two countries together violating every basic rule of common sense (including the first law of thermodynamics, which basically implies that you cannot get something out of nothing), the entire global economic system is starting to resemble the kind of wacko economics practiced by the character Milo Minderbinder in the Joseph Heller book Catch-22. Amit Sharma Cincinnati, OH, USA (Mar 16,'09). (Asia Times Online)
Evolution letter Mar 14, 2009
nEvolution does not violate the second law of thermodynamics. That is a misinterpretation of an oversimplification of the law, which has nothing directly to do with evolution. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Steven J. Beyers: True or not? Mar 5, 2009
Evolution contradicts known scientific laws such as the second law of thermodynamics and the law of biogenesis. If our development were actually driven by blind chance, we would all be transitional forms and Picasso would have been a realist. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Plain Truth About Glorious Carbon Dioxide Feb 28, 2009
" moment hits. Agree with them or not, the IPCC authors are not rank amateurs. They do not make elementary blunders involving the laws of thermodynamics. Go back and study your figure 8. The energy flows all balance -- as they must. I assure you that there is no violation of any law of thermodynamics. And yes, I did study the subject. The difference, apparently, is that I understood it. It's not your fault, however. I doubt that you are naturally so arrogant as to make such a mistake on you own.... (Energy Pulse, CO)
Answer Girl: Hot drinks, cold deals Feb 20, 2009
The first law of thermodynamics says energy can be changed from one form to another, but it can't be created or destroyed. Heat is a form of energy, and when your coffee is served, the hottest particles are at the top of the cup -- they're faster-moving than cooler particles and they evaporate faster, so they're almost literally leaping off the surface of the cup. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Practically pure Feb 19, 2009
Lord Kelvin worked on problems as abstract as the nature of entropy while helping discover the second law of thermodynamics, and also played a key role in laying the first transatlantic telegraph cable. In the 20th century, Nobel laureate Pierre-Gilles de Gennes took inspiration from messy problems in industrial chemistry to develop beautiful theories of fundamental physics. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
LETTERS: The Californian, Feb. 15, 2009 Feb 15, 2009
" Firmly in control at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, Democrats' true colors are becoming visible. It's a scary sight.Jerry PomeroySun CityWriter quibbles about small mistakesMr. Curtis Croulet takes great pleasure in small glitches in things I said that pointed out the glaring weaknesses of evolution theory, like the use of "Journal" instead of "magazine" in my letter . Or when I quoted Isaac Asimov, leaving out the word "energy," and that this somehow becomes important, but I don't think it... (North County Times)
The Power of Energy Feb 10, 2009
In a related way "energy generation" is often used interchangeably with "power generation." However, there is actually no such thing as "energy generation," because energy can not be created (due to the first law of thermodynamics a science thingamajig). Electrical utility companies are more accurately businesses that convert one type of energy into another (e. (Energy Pulse, CO)
