CSSC: Chicken Smoothie Science Club

[Seraphwolf]

Welcome to CSSC: the Chicken Smoothie Science Club!

In our time on Chicken Smoothie we've found loads of people who are interested in science but don't have a specific place to discuss it, which is such a shame because science is such a big part of our day-to-day lives.

Here we're making a science club for you to join, to contribute any level of knowledge you may have to discussions or even pop in and ask a question you really want to know the answer to.

Come and talk about a discovery you read in the news that you want to know more about, tell everyone what you're learning about that's really cool or come and bemoan what you're struggling with in class and we can all have a big chat about it.

You don't have to know much about science to be passionate so come introduce yourself, tell us your background, what you're interested in and come learn more about the Universe we live in!

So, to get started:
If you had unlimited funds (and people to help), what would you research or perform experiments on?

Previous questions, feel free to answer!
- What's everyone's favourite scientific discovery and why? And in a similar vein, who's your favourite scientist and why?

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Obligatory Code of Conduct:
All of Tess's rules and board rules apply, with the following additions and emphases:

0) Self-Policing - to mirror the scientific method of "peer review", where in science all ideas and experimental results are assessed by the community and not just a few people, this thread will be self-policing!

1) Spelling and Grammar - this forum's main language is English but we have a lot of non-native speakers here. Please be considerate and write as well as you can to make sure everyone can understand you, especially if you scientific terminology.

2) Controversial Issues - please be aware before diving in that sometimes science deals with difficult and controversial subjects! Keep a cool head. ;D


Club Members:
You don't need to be a member of the club to come and chat as there's no extra perks but if you'd like to have your name up here and a short introduction let me know in your post!

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Atwood - Hi, I'm Atwood, and I hold a B.Sc in Biological Sciences with a focus on genetics, microbiology and animal psychology, as well as having a smattering of archaeology (Egyptology, specifically, because I always wanted to be Indiana Jones) and social psychology knowledge. My greatest interests in science are population gene flow and adaptation, in both humans and animals, and also symbiogenesis and co-evolution. My weak points are anything to do with physics, physical chemistry or mathematics in general.

Autochthon Scion - I too am at university, and hoping to be studying a PhD in Particle Physics come October, although ::touch wood:: as I don't want to tempt any of the Norns who might be watching me. My knowledge of science is limited mainly to Physics, and my interests tend not to stray far from that path, however, I do find these evolutionary debates interesting, but I have a very small interest in Biology as a whole I'm afraid!

Erille

fallinglikeastar - I'm finishing my 4th University year, studying Wildlife Biology (B.Sc.). I love wildlife, conservation, ecology, and fuzzy little animals in general. Not sure what my focus might be, and with the limited school/biology funding, I'm in a rather crowded boat with my peers because we all need these classes that can only seat 20, so who knows when I'll get to graduate and start working off the student loans.. I've also taken some math/physics/chemistry, and I am utterly astounded by the universe and the diversity of life here on Earth. I do accept Evolution, and much prefer animals over plants.

HarlequinGirl - Hello all, I'm HarlequinGirl. I'm currently in my last year of sixth form and studying for my A levels in biology, chemistry and physics. I'm hoping to go to university next September to study medicine. I have an interest in all aspects of science, (as you can see by my A level choices:P ), although I particularly enjoy biology. From the limited amount that I have studied so far, my strong points seem to be DNA and genetics, whereas my weak point is definitely mechanics (bleurgh! :P) I look forward to learning lots by joining in with this thread (:

Harpalyce - Hiya, I'm Harpalyce. I'm a biology/english student - hopefully to graduate in May with my bachelor's - and I have a keen interest in science writing. To me the gulf between people who understand and people who need to understand is way too big, especially when it comes to the field of medical science.

Jabberwocky13 - Hello, I'm Jabberwocky, and I'm a Christian who thinks evolution is a bunch of unproved balogna. (NO OFFENSE! XD sorry I had to start out with that sentence...) I'm going into high school *feels inferior* and have a love for science and learning more about the world God created for us. I love hearing why other people believe what they do and have a desire to share my opinions with others, and hope to learn more by reading and posting on this thread :]

June Bug - Hello all, I'm June Bug. I go by pretty much anything though so long as I know it's me you're referring to. :] I'm in my second year of college studying a mixture of Environmental sciences and Abnormal Psychology, though I have strong interests in things like genetics and most other biological studies as well as other branches of psychology.

Khisa -

lizzilou - Hello, my lovely fellow science nerds :D. I'm Liz, a third-year neuroscience & behavioral biology student. I'm studying to be a doctor--not sure which sort yet, but what with my being in love with brains and all I'll probably be in for neurology.

MessoPiano

mirandaciel - Well, my name is mirandaciel, my favorite science studies (so far) are zoology and hydrology (animals and water). I also am interested in the 'Big Bang' theory, combined with my Catholic religion's 'God made the world' theory. I like to thing that God had made that little 'box' of energy, and it suddenly "poofed!" and became the Earth.

Nociception - Hello, I'm Max. :] I am a third year zoology student. My interests are varied [incl. ecology, marine biology, conservation] but I tend most towards ethology/animal behaviour and evolutionary biology. In terms of the taxonomically-divided disciplines my primary interests are mammology [especially primatology] and ornithology. I'm also casually interested in botany/plant biology, paleontology, geology and psychology.

♥Reuben♥ - I'm ♥Reuben♥ (no, it is not referring to the sandwich xD), I've always loved science, and have previously considered becoming a veterinarian, and, while I've still not completely rejected this, I think I prefer chemistry to biology. So I know I'll want to go into some sort of science as a profession, but I have no idea what area.

Scarf - Hello there, I'm Scarf, and I'm a third year vet student with a casual interest in biology (mostly zoology, mostly mammalogy). I'm fascinated by all areas of science but limited on how much nitty gritty I can wrap my brain around because of my complete inability to comprehend maths. My most in-depth knowledge is heading towards being comparative medical science stuff, so that's usually where I can answer most questions. I'm rubbish at humans because we are boring though c:

SeraphWolf - "Hi! I'm Seraphwolf! I'm a doctoral researcher in astronomy, and will be doing my thesis in the area of galaxy formation. I'm interested in all areas of science though, from psychology to general relativity, and I think it's really important that people can ask questions and learn from each other. If you have any questions about physics and/or astronomy ask here or PM me and I'll try my best to help you out!"

Skye - Hello, I'm Skye. I'm a student in high school at the moment, but I am extremely interested in science, especially biology and if you count it, psychology. I'm definitely making a career out of science, but there's so much I like that I can't pick anything specific yet!

Slinkypants

smileyranger - Hi! My username is...well...smileyranger...But you saw that already....didn't you... Anyway, I am interested in all areas of science just like seraphwolf. I may not be extremely knowledgeable in all fields, but when I see an interesting post, I take that opportunity to research that post, thus expanding what I know regarding science. I am a Christian who is set firm in his beliefs, but I'm not the type that will go "lalala I can't hear you" if you believe in something else. I will listen to what you have to say and use it as more useful information so that I can then contrast different theories and beliefs.

Tom Servo - I'm greatly interested in Anthropology, which is really more of a Social Science, but I am very interested in human Evolution, so I suppose that is leaning more toward the science side. I have grown up with my Anthropology Professor parents reading me biographies of Jane Goodall ("We'd think you'd make a good.....pet photographer") and am always soaking up [practically everyone who's posted on this thread's] posts.


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[Scarf]

SCIENCE :D :D Fantastic idea, this.

Ooh, and we can do an egomania blurb introduction, brilliant :D

Hello there, I'm Scarf, and I'm a third year vet student with a casual interest in biology (mostly zoology, mostly mammalogy). I'm fascinated by all areas of science but limited on how much nitty gritty I can wrap my brain around because of my complete inability to comprehend maths. My most in-depth knowledge is heading towards being comparative medical science stuff, so that's usually where I can answer most questions. I'm rubbish at humans because we are boring though c:

What's everyone's favourite scientific discovery and why? And in a similar vein, who's your favourite scientist and why? I'd really like to know :)

I'm going to be boring and be the first to say evolution by natural selection <3 It's so simple, so elegant, and it so easily accounts for all the fantastic things in nature, as well as the really crappy things and all of the patching up that exists to deal with those crappy things. Recognising it was such an important milestone in our understanding of how the world works.

I very much love Darwin, not only for writing out the theory, but for writing the most hilarious diary I've ever read. "Dear diary, today I shot a condor, it was huge!" "Dear diary, today there was this really dumb fox, it was just calmly sitting near us, so I brained it with a shovel" "THESE LIZARDS ARE SO UGLY, wth DIARY".

[Slinkypants]

:DDD I like this club, yes I do yes I do. Sadly I'm no science student, but I've always loved learning about sciencey things. So excuse me while I lurk and lap up all the wonderful facts/discussion? :D /has nothing to contribute at this time xD

[Seraphwolf]

:D Hi!

Oh man Scarf you totally nicked one of the best discoveries ever xD. I have a deep respect for that man and that idea. I want to read his diaries too, where can I get them?

In regards to my answer, I'd have to say that the best discovery was made by Edwin Hubble. He was able to show that galaxies were moving away from us. Not only that but the further away they were the faster they were moving. This means that he was able to show that the Universe was expanding. From this people were able to deduce that it was smaller a long, long time ago and then realised that there could have been a Big Bang. We've since found other evidence for the Big Bang. That was a significant finding from Hubble when the current understanding was that the Universe was eternal and static :D.

As for my favourite scientist, it has to be Richard Feynman. He. Was. Epic. He was extremely clever from a young age and got into physics, came up with his own notations because he could and assisted lots of people by giving helpful suggestions, many of which ended up inspiring work that won Nobel Prizes. But he wasn't jsut a brain box, he could play the bongos, he played practical jokes (like cracking safes in the Manhattan Project facilities and scaring people witless that secrets were being stolen) and he used to mark his papers in strip clubs. He was also a fantastic lecturer who thought about the world in a different way and taught from a different angle and so if anyone ever gets the chance and is interested in learning more physics, I highly recommend the Feynman lecture series. :)

Slinkypants: hi! you're more than welcome! Do you have a favourite scientist at all or idea? Or are a 'science in general' kind of person?

[Cobrastyle]

Wow, great idea. Though I feel insignificant, seeing as I am only a lowly High School Student.

I'm greatly interested in Anthropology, which is really more of a Social Science, but I am very interested in human Evolution, so I suppose that is leaning more toward the science side. I have grown up with my Anthropology Professer parents reading me biographies of Jane Goodall ("We'd think you'd make a good.....pet photographer") and am always soaking up [practically everyone who's posted on this thread's] posts.

Favorite Scientist: Darwin, that's a given, he was so interesting as a person, and so brilliant as a scientist, and Jane Goodall, an amazing Primateoligist/Anthropologist etc.

Favorite Scientific Discovery: I don't know, but I am greatly interested in Neanderthals, and i found the disocovery of them being able to interbreed with Cro-magnons fascinating. Otherwise, most everything human evolution is interesting to me, including the Fossil Record (Ardi, Lucy, etc.). Astronomy is also an interest to me, as long as I can wrap my head around the complexity of it. [:

[Toxi+Bbun]

Great idea! And Meroko, I am in the same boat as you! I am even younger. XD

Well, my name is mirandaciel, but I will be changing it soon. My favorite science studies (so far) are zoology and hydrology (animals and water). I also am interested in the 'Big Bang' theory, combined with my Catholic religion's 'God made the world' theory. I like to thing that God had made that little 'box' of energy, and it suddenly "poofed!" and became the Earth.

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Favorite scientist: Darwin, because of his theory of Evolution. It gives me something to think about.

Favorite Scientific Discovery: I guess, was the elements. They seem so cool!


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[June Bug]

FFFFF, CS has so been needing this! xD

Hello all, I'm June Bug. I go by pretty much anything though so long as I know it's me you're referring to. :]
I'm in my second year of college studying a mixture of Environmental sciences and Abnormal Psychology, though I have strong interests in things like genetics and most other biological studies as well as other branches of psychology. I'm fairly useless at explaining things as my thoughts all seem to want to jump out at once rather then be orderly and cooperative, but I'll try my best to not be confusing in any discussions as well as try not to get too frustrated if I can't seem to make myself coherent. My writing skills are ashamedly deplorable. xD

My favorite scientist would definitely be Darwin. Not only was he brilliant, but he also seemed like he would have been a very decent and upstanding individual.

I have no idea what my favorite discovery is. xD Every time I read about something new, it seems just as fascinating as the last. I don't feel like I really want a favorite though. Knowing me, if I pick a favorite, everything else won't seem as interesting. x3

[Scarf]

I saw Jane Goodall speak a few years back, and she was lovely and fascinating.

In terms of cool scientists, how about Tesla? Crazyface and brilliant, badass enough to sit there reading while his lightening machine went off all around him <3