Rileys Freaky Fridays

Cheers2U asked:


I have a basement and I would like to setup a mini science lab for my 4 yr old. Nothing outlandish, I would basically like to setup a play area for her where she can play with sand, water, do some mini science experiments with everyday objects but not making the basement too messy. How can I setup one without making it a construction project using concrete etc…

Thanks for your suggestions

Alicia asked:


I have to do a little experiment with all the good stuff: hypothesesis, experiment, conclusion etc etc. What would be a good experiment to do? It doesnt have to be a major full on science experiment, this science class is for people not majoring in science. Any ideas?

?bob? asked:


What is “raw material” in science (used in plants)???

Rev. Iason Ouabache asked:


It’s purely antecdotal but it feels like the amount of science literacy has gotten worse in recent years. What can we do to reverse that trend? Should we throw money at it? Give incentives to schools that do well in science? Make the standardized tests harder? More scholarships for science majors? Start a new PR campaign that makes science cool? Have the government appoint someone as a Science Ambassador? What do you think would work best?

True Felicity asked:


ok so let’s say you order a steak, baked potato and salad with oil and vinegar dressing. how and where in your digestive tract will each of these foods be digested?

wattt asked:


So I’m taking Chemistry instead of Earth Science my Sophomore year, so next year I have a choice of three things:
1. Physics H
2. IB Biology
3. Anatomy

I’m planning to be a computer engineer when I grow up, so Physics would be the right choice?

What do you learn in Physics? For the most part is it difficult? more or less difficult than chemistry?

asked:


Im in middle school, and i wanted to start entering science competitions. I’m going to enter into the Young Scientist 3m competition, but i was wondering how you start entering science olympiads across the country. Do you need to be nominated from schools and such. Where do you really start, and does anyone know a website that shows all the upcoming events, like science fairs, competitions etc. ?

Ali R asked:


I want to work in investment banking/ finance after college, and was wondering if Computer Science would be a good quantitative major for an undergraduate degree.

Ultimately, I want to get an MBA right after or at least a Masters of Finance degree before I start working.

A asked:


I’ve passed 2 science classes (Living Environment & Chemistry) and passed the regents with above 65 score. How many more science classes (Regents Science Classes? Regular Science Classes?) do I need to take in order to get a diploma? Do I need to take Regents Science Classes?

Please, Please, Please provide SOURCES!!

Thanks a lot.

jveldridge asked:


In physical sciences, I’m more or less including engineering, physics, math, chemistry, geology, and computer science.

I’m looking for some kind of national average, rather than data for any one particular school.

Also, sources would be appreciated.

Thanks!