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No science child board?

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Pinkfluff:
We have Philosophy, Gender Stuides, and Art here under Education but not one for things of a scientific nature? I see there's "Science and Medical News" up there, but that's not really the same thing. I don't know how much it'd be of interest to this community, but for me I love discussing the nature of the universe with anyone even a little knowledgable about it.

Devlyn:
Well, I'm stuck at "if the universe is expanding" then what is it expanding in? An empty "what" big enough to hold an expanding universe?

CaitJ:

--- Quote from: Tracey on January 31, 2011, 06:53:36 pm ---Well, I'm stuck at "if the universe is expanding" then what is it expanding in? An empty "what" big enough to hold an expanding universe?

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That's what's known as 'Three Dimensional Thinking'.
Space and time don't exist where the universe isn't present, so there isn't a 'what'. Basically, as the Universe expands, the 'what' is created.
At least, that's the simplest way of explaining things without having to go into the Standard Model and general relativity.

VeryGnawty:

--- Quote from: Tracey on January 31, 2011, 06:53:36 pm ---An empty "what" big enough to hold an expanding universe?

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They are saying now that there may be a parallel universe, or even a multiverse.

All this science stuff gives me a headache.

Devlyn:


I was doing OK until you said that, now I have a headache too! Goodnight!

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