The Nature of the Universe, Time Travel and More...

[Will The Serious]

I'm not sure why the observation of high frequency agitation leading to a slowing of radioactive decay is evidence of an affect on space-time. Why not, though. I'm sure one can argue, and even find a formula that demonstrates all change imposes an affect on space-time.

However, could there not be a more mechanical reason? Maybe hyper-sonic vibrations expand the valence fields of atomic structures, effectively recapturing sub-atomic particles that might otherwise escape their nucleus binding naturally over time.

Who needs a sword to cut into other realities, if you can carry a tune?

Orpheus was said to even move (emotionally) the stones (make them weep) with his music. I think that if there is any real example of "magic" in the universe, it's music. Music affects/moves people in ways that are causally inexplicable, but completely understandable.

Beauty is impossible to quantify, but undeniable in its power.

-Will

 

[publiusr]

If ultrasonics really does allow for reactions that are normally disallowed—it might allow for more widespread transmutation…say, transmuting a carbon disulfide liquid into silicon dioxide as it leaves a nozzle—turning tear gas into sand.

Lots of nasty sulfur out there to be dealt with.

Reactors turn mercury into gold—that bombardment is associated with some level of vibration…field effect, etc.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

Voyager 1 thrusters reactivated to prevent build up in fuel lines.

NASA’s Voyager 1 Revives Backup Thrusters Before Command Pause - NASA Science https://share.google/KxVVnzLvZLyCqpoPg

 

[Will The Serious]

A very Star Trek fix, I think.

-Will

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

I think it's pretty cool, and they are upgrading their Earth based antenna to keep in contact with the probe which amazingly is still working out there. How much longer though is anyone's guess. I would have thought its power supplies would have long since drained.

2036 according to a bit in this article but t hat's only a suggestion for its final transmission

When will we get the final message from NASA's Voyager spacecraft?

They've traveled farther than any other human spacecraft. And they're carrying messages.

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