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A New Spin On Physical Phenomena

Posted by michael on from the give-it-a-whirl dept.

f00Dave writes "Researchers have discovered "a new physical phenomenon, electrostatic rotation, that, in the absence of friction, leads to spin". I'm a bit skeptical about the implied relationship between physical "spin" (as in rotation) and quantum "spin", however. Still, this is the sort of scientific advance that renews my faith in the system. Go nerds! =]"

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  1. Friday /. Poetry by grub · · Score: -1, Offtopic



    Spinning without friction,
    the happy geeks are all smiles.
    quantum theory moves forward,
    goatse.cx guy reviles.

    --
    Trolling is a art,
  2. /. cares more for warez than sicence? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Y is it that teh duke3d store has over 147 comments; but a science thread only has 44?!?!?
    People! Get some priorities!!!!

  3. Re:lovely by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Hum..., I still like earth wind and fire.

    QUOTE:
    When you feel down and out
    Sing a song, it'll make your day
    Here's a time to shout
    Sing a song, it'll make a way
    Sometimes it's hard to care
    Sing a song, it'll make your day
    A smile so hard to bear
    Sing a song, it'll make a way