Ever wondered how to build a suit to guard against lightning strikes? Or have you been curious about what you’d see if a black hole appeared between the Earth and moon?
Dr. Universe has.
The intrepid scientist is back. She is relentless in her pursuit of knowledge, but not necessarily tireless. She is a cat, after all, and cats like to nap.
Join her on her search for knowledge. Enter your email below and we’ll let you know when her adventures begin. You can help her by asking her questions. Like, that would REALLY help her. Then, real soon, you’ll find your answers in her columns, blog, and comics. Yes!
Got a question? Any question? Seriously, is there anything you’ve ever wanted to know? Send an email to Dr.Universe@wsu.edu, or go ahead and fill out the form below!
Here are a couple questions she’s already answered. Check them out and prepare yourself for more to come.
Lightning Suit
Dr. Universe,
I wanted to know if there is something that lightning won’t come near. I just wanted to know so I could protect myself against lightning.
Thanks, Philip
Phillip,
If you’re thinking of making a suit of rubber, forget it. It won’t work. There is nothing lightning won’t come near. It is unpredictable…
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Black Hole
Dear Dr. Universe,
If there were a black hole between the Earth and moon, what would we see?
Steven Raabe
Steven,
Donuts in the sky. That’s the easy answer.
The more difficult, and probably much more painful, answer depends on your view. You’d see a spot in the sky where light disappears as if…
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Fuzzy fliers
Dr. Universe,
Do bats have habits?
Robert Z.
Robert,
You are onto something. Quick, to the bat-lab! That is where Dr. Christine Portfors studies fruit bats at Washington State University in Vancouver…
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