“I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating — and it gets everywhere.”
- Some Random Jedi
Yes, sand is annoying. Especially for solar panels.
Find out why using THE FORCE may help on The Super Pawesome Science Thread #TSPST
Solar energy continues to grow as a source of energy.
By 2030 it is projected to account for 10% of all global energy.
An awesome place to put solar panels is where it’s kinda bright, like the desert.
Except the panels get dusty.
Really sandy.
As dust accumulates it wrecks the efficiency of solar panels.
This which makes sense. Light can't go through sand well.
Currently the method to fix this isn’t great for the environment.
Water is brought it via trucks/trains and used to wash the sand/dust off.
It isn’t a little bit of water, but BILLIONS of liters of water.
This is awful
We want solar panels to help reduce carbon emissions, but not at the cost of drinking water.
Here is where science comes to the rescue using THE FORCE.
It’s not THE "THE FORCE" but electrostatic forces.
A team at MIT found that a simple metal bar plugged into an electrode can impart a charge to the dust.
Inside the test solar panel a second charge is sent out which repels the dust.
A little like identical poles on a magnet.
The idea worked in practice perfectly.
A simple system of a bar on a pulley system powered by a tiny motor could be made to pass over giant panels.
Instead of water, we could use static forces.
This one idea is just one of many to improve alternative energy.
Solar panels and batteries become better year on year.
You just can’t do much if they are covered in annoying sand.
It is coarse, and it does get everywhere.
The right use of The Force could fix it.
This could be a touchy subject for some, but the facts don't lie.
Here are FIVE reasons, based on science, that you should keep your cat inside
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1. Your cat won’t get killed by stuff
Outdoor cats are at risk to be hit by cars, mauled by dogs, eaten by coyotes, and other predators.
Cats could be poisoned by humans OR eat stuff that could kill them.
Or shot.
Outdoor cats die all the time from being outside.
2. Your cat won’t get diseases.
Outdoor cats will come in contact with other cats that are known to carry dangerous diseases.
Even a tiny bit of contact can transmit parasites and diseases like Feline Leukemia and Distemper.
Not great.
The advice in this thread will make you unrecognizable in 30 days.
You owe it to yourself to read it. Trust us.
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Pet One Dog:
Petting a dog will release feel good hormones, decrease your heart rate, and bring a sense of calm into your life.
You will become 10% more efficient.
Pet Two Dogs:
Petting two dogs will release feel good hormones, decrease your heart rate, and bring a sense of calm into your life.
You will be 17.2% more efficient and you will be able to hold your breath for 1 minute.
What makes a dog so friendly?
Is it training?
Is it the breed?
One theory is....love.
Find out why on The Super Pawesome Science Thread!
#TSPST
This story and theory are from the book Dog is Love by Dr. Clive Wynne (@caninecognition) and research by Bridgett vonHoldt.
Shoutout to the scientists that made this wholesome thread pawsible!
Let’s get into it! clivewynne.com/book-1
@caninecognition Science is pretty unanimous when it comes to dogs.
They are unique in how they interact with humans.
A good many scientists feel dogs can understand us in ways other animals can’t.
They can follow a point and hold our gaze.
This is coded in their DNA.
A fluffy giant puppy was the happiest thing in our lives.
One day he had an injury.
Everything turned out ok but we learned harsh lessons.
We hope this story gives potential pet owners some advice.
Bunsen was this adorable, happy puppy.
Every single day was the BEST day of his life.
He was adventurous, always smiling, and attracted a crowd.
Then he broke his toe.
Badly.
To this day we don’t know HOW he broke his toe.
He just started limping and crying.
The happy go-lucky little fuzzball was in pain.
Hey!
Can you tell if you cat is happy?
YEP!
Here are FIVE ways to tell if your cat is happy!
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1. What your cat sounds like!
If you’ve ever had a conversation with your cat, it’s a sign that they are happy!
Sure, they may be DEMANDING things of you, but it shows they are content and comfortable to be vocal with another species!
While the pitch of a meow is TOUGH to make a conclusion about, a higher pitched meow is associated with a happier cat, while a low pitched meow could be annoyance or frustration.