Can a Theory Become a Law?

No, a theory and a law have two separate agendas and are not directly connected as most people believe.

The first problem within scientific understanding is the misunderstanding of the word theory. In common usage we refer to theory as a guess or conjecture, however, that is a slightly wrong outlook when applied to scientific theory. A theory explains why things are the way they are.

I found a good definition for it use-

"a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in contrast to well-established propositions that are regarded as reporting matters of actual fact" (dictionary.reference.)

That means that a theory is still a "guess", but one based on facts. So, here is the kicker. There is NOTHING above a theory. A theory is what you ultimately strive for when it comes  to explaining things.

A law on the other hand describes the universe. Lets take a example:

First lets take Boyle's Law- (Wiki Definition) 

is one of many gas laws and a special case of the ideal gas law. Boyle's law describes the inversely proportional relationship between the absolute pressure and volume of a gas, if the temperature is kept constant within a closed system.

  Boyle's law describes and observation of a explicit event however it does not conclude the explanation for why it happens.

So, in essence, they both can work together to give a complete understanding, but a theory is NOT a unproven law. Its a very important concept to grasp whilst arguing idea changers such as evolution. It is a true statement to say that evolution is a/only a theory, but in most cases people are referring to the common usage and that is not right.

Theory- Explanation based on facts and it can be proven wrong however it is our best understanding for the why.

A theory cannot become a law nor a law a theory

List of Parkinsons Disease Symptoms

Following is a list of PD symptoms in no particular order; it’s a rough outline for you to get a tad acquainted with PD.

1. Leaning forward or stooped poster

2. The PD "Mask" (Loss of some facial expression)

3. Fatigue

4. Slurred speech

5. Softening of speech

6. Difficulty swallowing

7. Sexual dysfunction

8. Cramping

9. Drooling

10. Tremors whilst body or muscle is at rest

11. Bradykinesia- Trouble starting motions and sudden stops in motion

12. Balance and coordination are compromised

I was turned on to the disease while reading Michael J Fox's book "Always Looking Up" along with "Lucky Man; A Mermoir".

The Drake Equation

The Drake Equation's premise is to calculate the possibility of extraterrestrials in our galaxy (the Milky Way). Founded by our dear Dr. Donald Drake he uses the following formula to derive the probabilities. It cannot be exact, however, to us as humans it may be the best or one of the best plausible derivatives   we can come up with (when speaking of potential civilized extraterrestrials),

                                             (source link represented by clicking picture)

N = Civilizations within our galaxy that we may be able to communicate with

 

R* = Star formations rate

 

f_p = The fraction of R*'s stars that have planets.

 

n_e = Average number of planets that could support life according to each star that has planets.

 

f_l = Fraction of the above that has the possibility to support life.

 

f_i = Fraction of the above that can create intelligent life 

 

f_c = Fraction of the above that are technically advanced enough for us to find evidence of them in space. (radio waves etc......) 

 

L = Length of time to detect the above technology from the planet.

400 billion x  1/4 x 2 x 1/2 x 1/10 x 1/10 x 1/ 100 million = about 10 civilizations we can communicate with.

(The math above represents that civilizations with technology are only lasting a few decades. Below is another representation if civilized worlds where to be able to prosper millions of years.) 400 billion x 1/4 x 2 x 1/2 x 1/10 x 1/10 x 1/ 100 = about a million civilizations we can communicate with.

Carl Sagan's Flat Land- The 4th Dimension

As a huge fan of watching Carl Sagan I suggest to everyone to take a look at the video below to better comprehend the fourth dimension. (Whilst traveling from "flat land") Sagan also describes shapes as seen through the fourth dimension (or shadows of what they would be like) as the hypercube and its tesseract.



I might add that the specific problem with us not being able to see the fourth dimension from not being able to comprehend it, is not the only variable or hindrance. Variables can range from physical perception (eyes, brain) to assimilated perception (we perceive the dimension differently through our lifetime.) to relative perception (where we are when we perceive.) I can go on much further, however, I have no formal degree in the subject.

 (Please read the last paragraph with the understanding that is the authors views and not that of any "scientist" with a degree. It should be taken accordingly)

Underwater Creatures Emiting Laughing Gas

Scientists have found that certain underwater creatures release nitrous oxide (Laughing Gas) when nitrate is present in water. Some known creatures include: Mussels, Snails, and some underwater worms and bugs. The big problem with this comes back to us, humans. The nitrate that is present in the water comes from pollution that we put in there. To further the problem this cause is that nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas that blankets our atmosphere. The only good thing so far is that we don't know how much of this "Laughing Gas" is actually getting to the atmosphere.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/life/environment/2009/03/04/198687/Underwater-creatures.htm

http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/03/03/sea-creatures-gas.html

Breast Cancer- MRI? Best Choice?

I recently read an article on the Time website talking about if getting a MRI is the most efficient way to detect cancer in the breast. To my surprise I thought some of the information given in the article to be surprising. I mean MRI being to good?

Here is the article:

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1916045,00.html

Being a man I cannot even imagine having a mastectomy. So, learning that just because there are more cancerous tumors that show up in a MRI than mammogram I think its important for woman everywhere to know whats really going on. Even more surprising to me that woman wanted to go for a mastectomy so often. Thats where I think the article really shines. It gives truth to the point that they dont take out all the cancerous parts of the breast some are left intact for radiation to take care of. I really hope you will read the above article for more information.

Added links for breast cancer MRI and mammogram related subjects.

(Since MRI's and Mammograms are under the Radiological field I tried to find a suitable link specific to each and not just a general "Wiki" answer. You can find those first under each.)

MRI-
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=bodymr
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_resonance_imaging

Mammogram-

http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=mammo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammography


NOW: the most important link I can give you is exactly what some Breast Cancer Societies dont want you to know. PLEASE understand that for the most part any cancer society means well but you should understand everything that goes along with it.

Please reveiw the following Link.
http://www.naturalnews.com/020648.html

Technically there is no straight forward "cure" for breast cancer.

THX Certification

It has come evident to lately while helping a family member purchase a television that not to many people understand what THX Certification actually (means).) THX is not a sound company like the general public seems to believe. THX is actually a sound standard for sound systems; Movie theaters, sound systems, computer speakers etc.. This sound standard means that no matter which THX certified material you use you will get the close as possible as to the original sound the engineers created, and hence also each one should have the same quality. The name comes from George Lucas's first feature film, THX 1138.



The Intent on this short article is not to give you all the details there is however stop the misinterpretation of a house hold acronym.





Check out the following links to gather more information on the subject.

http://www.thx.com/cinema/trailers.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/THX
http://www.howstuffworks.com/thx.htm

also check out THX 1138

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066434/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/THX_1138