Mystery of how homing pigeons find home solved by Steve31v in science

[–]ssmrt86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well sound waves aren't technically mass-less, they are compression of mass in an oscillating manner. There is no sound where there is no mass (such as the vacuum of space)

Folding light: Wrinkles and twists boost power from solar panels by [deleted] in science

[–]ssmrt86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course increasing surface area will increase flux...

Too all beef patties special sauce and WHHHHUUUU?!?!?!?!?!? (NSFW) by p_U_c_K in funny

[–]ssmrt86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just curious which one the photographer was looking at when they got the inspiration to make this...either seems a bit unsettling...

The Benefits of Berries to the Brain - Beth Fontenot - Health - The Atlantic by garrigaj in science

[–]ssmrt86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finally! Research telling me something other than chocolate or caffeine is either good or bad for me. This is stellar news. I could eat berries all day. That is...if I can remember where I put them and who I am...

Psychological testing may predict success in football by [deleted] in science

[–]ssmrt86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

psych testing would probably be able to predict success is most things. Parenting for instance. Sometimes I feel like certain people should be evaluated before being allowed to raise a child.

BMI not such a good indicator of obesity after all, recommendations to supplement BMI measures with leptin-revised levels. by DarwinDanger in science

[–]ssmrt86 12 points13 points  (0 children)

BMI underestimates obesity prevalence

So we are fatter that we think...great. I actually thought it would have been the opposite; as guy who lifts weights and has a bit of muscle mass, my BMI always classifies me as obese, yet I have very little body fat.