Posts by Lorentz

The internet just BROKE under its own weight – we explain how

Re: IPv6 like OSI is far more complex than necessary

I considered this an interesting question, so I did the math for it.

I now have the answer, although I'm afraid it only applies to spherical engineers in a vacuum.

NASA tests crazytech flying saucer thruster, could reach Mars in days

Re: I am impressed

Alchemical beer? Make mine homeopathic please!

On a slightly more serious note, I'm a bit surprised at how many people think there could be not just surprises in electromagnetic effects left but surprises of this magnitude. Quantum Field Theory works to so many decimal places, with such complete consistency, that an effect like this is not merely pretty much ruled out, but about as unlikely as people starting to levitate to work tomorrow.

I'll wager my house against anyone's penny that this effect will never be replicated under proper controlled conditions.