What's Your Speciality? Genetics, Nuclear Physics, Maths & Politics

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The thread invites participants to share their specialities across various fields, including genetics, nuclear physics, mathematics, and politics. The discussion encompasses a range of interests, from scientific disciplines to personal hobbies and interdisciplinary connections.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their specialities in fields such as neuroendocrinology, reproductive behavior, and condensed matter physics.
  • Others mention diverse interests, including mechanical engineering, astronomy, sound engineering, and various forms of art and music.
  • One participant humorously claims expertise in "beating crackpots into submission," suggesting a more confrontational approach to discussions.
  • Several comments revolve around the theme of sex, with participants making light-hearted connections between their specialities and sexual topics.
  • Another participant mentions gambling and managing a betting shop, indicating a focus on social dynamics and risk management.
  • There are also contributions reflecting on the nature of "nothing" and the challenges of finding a speciality amidst other commitments.

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The discussion features a variety of personal interests and specialities, with no clear consensus on any single field or topic. Participants express differing views and engage in playful banter, particularly around the theme of sex.

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Some participants' contributions are humorous or light-hearted, which may affect the seriousness of the discussion. The interplay between scientific and non-scientific interests is evident, but the boundaries of each participant's expertise remain fluid and undefined.

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This discussion may interest individuals exploring interdisciplinary connections, those with a penchant for humor in academic discussions, or anyone curious about the diverse specialities within a community focused on STEM and beyond.

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Be it Genetics, Nuclear Physics, Invisible Mathematics or Politics.
Let us know what your speciality is.
 
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Bristle brushes, dry mops, dual-disk waxing machines. Call me a renaissance man.
 
Okay, I had a long-winded answer all typed out and decided that was way too much. So, I think I'll stick with a simpler answer: neuroendocrinology of reproduction and reproductive behavior. My interests are somewhat interdisciplinary, so no one field of biology can contain me. :biggrin:
 
Moonbear said:
reproductive behavior
I have data for you :smile:

Sorry :shy:

Nobody is as good as me to be discredited, but my other speciality is quarks. I like glue too. Nothing to do with reproduction, at first sight only. :biggrin:
 
Moonbear said:
Okay, I had a long-winded answer all typed out and decided that was way too much. So, I think I'll stick with a simpler answer: neuroendocrinology of reproduction and reproductive behavior. My interests are somewhat interdisciplinary, so no one field of biology can contain me. :biggrin:
so... sex?
 
My specialty is beating crackpots into submission.
 
Smurf said:
Whats your speciality?

I think I have generalities. Here's my long-winded answer :

I'm currently specializing in a small area within Condensed Matter (solid state) Physics, but I'm also into the following :

Math, logic, crosswords ,brain teasers and puzzles

Physical and political geography

Ancient (and a little modern) history, history of math and science

Trivia - science, math, music, history, some sports, others

General Engineering - design, machining, physical (and some mechanical) metallurgy, some electrical (mostly in instrumentation, grounding, low noise measurement, etc.), casual interest in marine design (especially submarine design), vibrations isolation techniques, some hydraulic and HVAC design

Chemistry - mostly physical and synthetic inorganic, a wee bit o' organic

Materials Science - crystallography, characterization, worked with giant magnetoresistance, permanent magnet intermetallics, cuprate superconductors, some III-V compunds, etc.

Other itty bitty bits.
 
Smurf said:
so... sex?

That probably would have been the simplest answer, but if I just said my specialty was sex, you might have had a whole different impression of me.
 
Ahh finally a real answer :-p . Thank you Gokul.
 
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Smurf said:
Ahh finally a real answer :-p . Thank you Gokul.

Hey! My answer was a real answer too! :mad:
 
  • #11
Fine. 2 real answers... happy?
I'm going to bed now :mad:
 
  • #12
Smurf said:
Fine. 2 real answers... happy?
I'm going to bed now :mad:

:smile: Yep, happy now. :biggrin:
 
  • #13
Janitor said:
dual-disk waxing machines.

I'd love to use one of those. They're kinda neat. :approve:
 
  • #14
Moonbear said:
That probably would have been the simplest answer, but if I just said my specialty was sex, you might have had a whole different impression of me.


no no.. still have the same impression;)

So you know quite a bit about... sex huh? :biggrin:
 
  • #15
Moonbear said:
That probably would have been the simplest answer, but if I just said my specialty was sex, you might have had a whole different impression of me.


Physics is like sex, load s of fun. Dual specialty for me!
 
  • #16
Classical Piano, a lil classical guitar too. A lil philosophy. And a lil Children. And a lil games. And lil.
 
  • #17
Sex is like software, its better when its free!

Linux.
 
  • #18
Moonbear said:
neuroendocrinology of reproduction and reproductive behavior.
In the words of Monty Python: Sex, sex...sex, sex, sex.

That explains this:
Novel Protein Absent in Get-Too-Much Syndrome (GTMS) Patients
P.F. Moonbear
Center for GTMS Studies

My main fields of interest are Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy (building telescopes is one of my hobbies), Computers, sound engineering (interested, but not very good), drama (acting, directing, script writing, set design, lighting design, puppetry), writing, art (painting, drawing, woodcarving, illustration) and music (guitar, piano, writing songs), general physics.
 
  • #19
For me all in the world are Fluid Mechanics, women, U2 songs, sleeping, eating, and sometimes studying for passing my exams!.
 
  • #20
Yup, u2 is my favourite band, my main interest is social sciences: philosophy, music, art, and archeology.
 
  • #21
Ah, sex is a very hot theme we need more time to debate before we can cool it down, is that correct ? :wink:
by the way, I am from Canada, Ottawa. Nice to meet you guys here.
 
  • #22
Hbaw said:
Ah, sex is a very hot theme we need more time to debate before we can cool it down, is that correct ? :wink:
by the way, I am from Canada, Ottawa. Nice to meet you guys here.

Sex calm be calm now. :biggrin:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #23
My speciality is gambling. And dealing with gamblers. And conmen, and drunks, and fools. I am the perfect betting shop manager.
 
  • #24
What about nothing, nothing seems good to me. It's hard though, my time seems to be taken up with other things, or maybe not. Does reading this count as nothing
 
  • #25
Ba said:
What about nothing, nothing seems good to me. It's hard though, my time seems to be taken up with other things, or maybe not. Does reading this count as nothing
Sure, :redface: only after site manager deletes the whole thread. Everything returns to nothing/zero
 
  • #26
Hbaw said:
Ah, sex is a very hot theme we need more time to debate before we can cool it down, is that correct ? :wink:
by the way, I am from Canada, Ottawa. Nice to meet you guys here.
Ahh good, we need more canucks in this site.
 
  • #27
Hbaw said:
Ah, sex is a very hot theme we need more time to debate before we can cool it down, is that correct ? :wink:
by the way, I am from Canada, Ottawa. Nice to meet you guys here.

Mmmm...canucks...eh...

Sex can be cooled down? what? Where's the fun in that?
 

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