General Discussion Forum

Post thread
Join the fun discussing casual topics sometimes outside the realm of science and technology. Maybe about books, movies, cooking, or general thoughts and commentary. This is a relaxing forum to unwind from the technical topics.

New Member Introductions

Hi there!
Smarter Chinese students go into engineering rather than physics/math?
Replies
19
Views
8K
News A new motto for the Nation's capital
Replies
3
Views
2K
Test Your Physics Knowledge with These Quizzes!
Replies
2
Views
2K
Thinking caps on : telescoping mechanism
Replies
21
Views
18K
  • Poll Poll
Which Race Will Reign Supreme in StarCraft?
Replies
37
Views
5K
Corporate Chaos: The Dangers of Buzzwords and Faddish Business Philosophies
Replies
12
Views
3K
Who Has the Right of Way at a 4-Way Stop?
Replies
19
Views
4K
Is it disturbing to wear clothing made from bugs and worms (silk)
Replies
24
Views
9K
Is there a black box recorder at the LHC?
Replies
12
Views
3K
What Makes Julian Beever's 3-D Chalk Drawings So Captivating?
Replies
29
Views
16K
Discussing the Ethics of Eating Meat
Replies
13
Views
6K
Meeting a fling again after many years
Replies
5
Views
4K
On the issue of kids not pursuing engineering/science/math these days
3
Replies
146
Views
31K
Paranormal Phenomena in GA | Mirrors Creating Portal Consultation
Replies
7
Views
13K
Who Will Win the Great Thinkers' Hide and Seek Game in Heaven?
Replies
3
Views
2K
William Shatner for Governor General
Replies
35
Views
5K
Greedy Vermont black bear was rescued at last.
Replies
3
Views
2K
Just popping in to say hi again, it's been some time since I have
Replies
9
Views
2K
Can Decoherence Be Explained Through a Causal Interpretation?
Replies
3
Views
3K
How many of you guys actually like mathematics?
2
Replies
72
Views
11K
Why something rather than nothing?
5
Replies
248
Views
36K
Introducing a New Scientist: Age, Background, and Interests
Replies
18
Views
4K
News Is Sharia Law Oppressive Towards Women?
Replies
31
Views
8K
Emergen-c better than pill vitamin?
Replies
5
Views
30K
Disney Oceans & Planet Earth: Encouraging Nature Appreciation
Replies
8
Views
4K
Is Unschooling Beneficial or Harmful for Child Development?
2
Replies
96
Views
20K
How Did Robert Pound Impact Physics Without a Ph.D.?
Replies
8
Views
2K
Outsourcing of accounting/finance?
Replies
6
Views
3K
Deciphering a Code with Mathematical Patterns and Hidden Clues
Replies
6
Views
2K
Recommend a Book: Entertaining + Thought Provoking
Replies
30
Views
5K
News DoD Report on the Fort Hood Shooting & Comparing to Christmas Day Attack
Replies
35
Views
10K
What Goes Into a Personal Growth Diary?
Replies
10
Views
3K
News What are your political and social views?
Replies
18
Views
4K
Vertical Farming (And could it Profitable)
Replies
16
Views
4K
What Are My Options for a Car with Frame Damage?
Replies
16
Views
3K
What planes are flying over Europe right now?
Replies
17
Views
4K
Is the World Approaching the Inevitable Hubbert's Peak of Oil Production?
2
Replies
73
Views
12K
News Is Perpetual War a Means to Control and Consume Human Labour?
Replies
14
Views
3K
How Old Does This Guy Look?
Replies
16
Views
3K
News Can Privatizing Animals Lead to Better Management?
Replies
10
Views
3K
European Experiences of the Icelandic Geyser Ash Clouds
Replies
21
Views
3K
The identity thief in your office
Replies
8
Views
2K
Will PF Reach 200,000 Members Before Threads Hit 333,333?
3
Replies
118
Views
12K
News Terrorist attack fifteen years ago today
Replies
16
Views
4K
Biking with your dog and a leash is that legal?
Replies
6
Views
2K
Psychosis-like state when working?
Replies
13
Views
2K
Amazing Sand Art | Unbelievable Artistry
Replies
10
Views
2K
Can I See Prices for Individual Items on iTunes Without Having It?
Replies
1
Views
1K
Did a Dream Predict the Evacuation of the Flotel Safe Scandinavia?
Replies
17
Views
10K
Sovereignty of these United States
Replies
41
Views
10K
What Were Abraham Lincoln's Revolutionary Ideas on Government Rights?
Replies
49
Views
11K
News John McCain Denies Maverick Label to Secure Re-election
Replies
46
Views
8K
What Were the Cutting-Edge Technologies of the 1960's?
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • Poll Poll
Correlation between science and atheism/agnosticism
Replies
27
Views
3K
Instantly Freeze Beer in 5 Seconds?
Replies
21
Views
18K
It's tragic but true: love is life and life is love
Replies
9
Views
9K
PhysicsForums T-shirts: Raise Revenue & Show Your Pride!
2
Replies
83
Views
11K
Questions about the learning curve
Replies
3
Views
8K
Massive fireball reported across Midwestern sky
Replies
6
Views
4K
Volcanic Ash Sunset: A Hazy View of Nature
Replies
3
Views
4K
Psychologist wants to do the Hilbert thing
Replies
2
Views
3K
Stolen Physics Nobel Prize sheesh
Replies
13
Views
3K
What's the Controversy Surrounding Chavez and Castro Toilet Paper?
Replies
5
Views
4K
Constructivist Philosophy and Classical Thermodynamics
Replies
19
Views
5K
Can Enzyme-Based Hot Tub Treatments Truly Replace Chlorine and Bromine?
Replies
4
Views
7K
Are Social Games in China Beneficial or Just Distracting?
Replies
1
Views
2K
Accurate Italian to English Translation Help from Native Speakers
Replies
2
Views
2K
Finally Now I can carry on with my life
2
Replies
56
Views
9K
What Field Do These This Fall Under
Replies
4
Views
1K
You're too much of a mathematician if
Replies
32
Views
18K
Spotted! Our Neighborhood Bear | Photos
Replies
9
Views
3K
News Is North Korea's Advanced Centrifuge Development a Global Security Threat?
Replies
7
Views
3K
Radioactive timebomb in Russian nuclear dump that could threaten Europe?
Replies
7
Views
2K
News WA moves to ban copper in brake pads
Replies
18
Views
3K
  • Poll Poll
PF PHOTO CONTEST Architecture Simple but Impressive
Replies
2
Views
4K
News Guam is going to tip over and capsize due to overpopulation
Replies
12
Views
4K
What are the key elements of a healthy relationship?
Replies
19
Views
5K
What song is this (playing in the background of this video)
Replies
3
Views
2K
Has Anyone Recently Communicated with Tribdog?
3
Replies
116
Views
17K
What is the Smallest Particle in the Universe Made Of?
Replies
2
Views
7K
How can I secretly transport an item in my room without knowing it was done?
Replies
13
Views
3K
Confusing Interpretation of reality
Replies
8
Views
3K
News US taxpayer dollars going to Brazilian cotton farms.
Replies
4
Views
2K
Feliway Diffuser - stops cats from spraying
Replies
14
Views
7K
Help! Flu Struggle - Oh Halp I Haz Flu
Replies
20
Views
3K
Where Does the Money Really Go in Disaster Relief Efforts?
Replies
5
Views
2K
Solving Rogers Cable TV Reception Issues
Replies
18
Views
6K
Guys would you wear Ed Hardy or Affliction clothing?
Replies
48
Views
28K
PF PHOTO CONTEST - Architecture (Mar 29 - Apr 5)
Replies
14
Views
3K
The Paradox of Choice: Is More Choice Better?
Replies
17
Views
11K
Digital Economy Bill in UK a Menace to Privacy?
Replies
1
Views
2K
Unlucky Me - Broken Doors Everywhere!
Replies
17
Views
3K
Is Love Just a Chemical Reaction or Something More?
Replies
21
Views
6K
Gain Muscle as a Skinny Guy - Advice & Tips
Replies
26
Views
6K
What makes measurement possible in the physical world?
2
Replies
93
Views
12K
Why Did Thousands of Frogs Suddenly Explode in Germany?
Replies
30
Views
7K
Hiked in Yellowstone, Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef
Replies
7
Views
2K
Why Study Physics? Insights from a Graduate
Replies
9
Views
2K
News It's Official. Stevens to retire.
Replies
4
Views
2K
Want to blow things up but not hurt anyone.
Replies
2
Views
2K

General Discussion

Welcome to the General Discussion forum!

Join the fun discussing casual non-technical topics generally outside the realm of science and technology.

Maybe about books, movies, cooking, or general thoughts and commentary. This is a relaxing forum to unwind from the technical and homework topics.

Hot Threads

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top