OT - Scientific News Flash

[Gandalph]

A major research institute has recently announced the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science. This new element has been tentatively named "Administratium".

Administratium has 1 neutron, 12 assistant neutrons, 75 deputy neutrons, and 111 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by a force called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons. Since Administratium has no electrons, it is inert. However, it can be detected as it impedes every reaction with which it comes in contact. A minute amount of Administratium causes one reaction to take over four days to complete when it would normally take less than a second. Administratium has a normal half-life of three years; it does not decay but instead undergoes a reorganization, in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons and assistant deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact, Administratiums mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization causes some morons to become neutrons forming isodopes. This characteristic of promotion leads some scientists to speculate that Administratium is formed whenever morons reach a certain quantity in concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as "Critical Morass".

[TerranC]

I don't know whether if this is fact or fiction...

[ December 14, 2002, 00:38: Message edited by: TerranC ]

[mlmbd]

Gandalph, ALL hail you, and OXymoron! For bringing a discovery of such magnitude to our (at least my) attention! Being what I would consider a fairly Scientific person. The fact that I had overlooked this discovery, is almost unforgivable! I do Thank You again, every so much for this post! And will be checking in for any possible UpDates.

mlmbd http://www.shrapnelgames.com//ubb/icons/icon6.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

[DarkHorse]

This would be even funnier if I didn't work for this organization... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Desdinova]

this is a problem of galactic proportions as i also work for this organization.

[Taz-in-Space]

NEWS FLASH


Since the discovery of Administratium, this reporter has researched and has now uncovered a few interesting facts.

1. Many reports reliably suggest that Administratium is known to leave evidence of its existence. Even in it's most primitive forms, Administratium is known to leave a very visible trail consisting of massive amounts of paper. Much of this paper comes in triplicate or even quadruplicate.

2. If you see such a trail, DO NOT approach. For some as yet unknown reason those who approach too closely become bound up with RED TAPE. There are rumors that some red tape victims remain bound for months and even years.

This reporter will try to confirm these facts and learn more...


END NEWS FLASH

[Will]

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

Thanks for the laugh!

[Gandalph]

Nice addition Taz!

[disabled]

I think just about everyone here works for one, knows someone that works for one, and has been severely annoyed by one.

[DirectorTsaarx]

I used to be annoyed by the presence of Administratium, but I've come to the realization that when you reach the right mass of Administratium, it forms the compound "CFEP", also known as "Contractor Full Employment Program". After all, someone (usually LOTS of someones) have to be paid to track the mass of Administratium. And, since it moves so slowly, tracking it is a pretty cushy job. Not very exciting or fulfilling, but certainly stable. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif And a stable paycheck is a good thing... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

[mottlee]

Originally posted by DarkHorse:
This would be even funnier if I didn't work for this organization... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You Too???? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

[mottlee]

Originally posted by Taz-in-Space:

NEWS FLASH


Since the discovery of Administratium, this reporter has researched and has now uncovered a few interesting facts.

1. Many reports reliably suggest that Administratium is known to leave evidence of its existence. Even in it's most primitive forms, Administratium is known to leave a very visible trail consisting of massive amounts of paper. Much of this paper comes in triplicate or even quadruplicate.

2. If you see such a trail, DO NOT approach. For some as yet unknown reason those who approach too closely become bound up with RED TAPE. There are rumors that some red tape victims remain bound for months and even years.

This reporter will try to confirm these facts and learn more...


END NEWS FLASH
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">(Call a PRO! with Red Bags!)

[ December 16, 2002, 18:52: Message edited by: mottlee ]

[Taera]

i dont get it, is it true or some kind of rant??

[Kamog]

Wow! This is an amazing discovery. Ok, so administrantium has an atomic mass of 312. If you total up the number of the different types of neutrons, you get 1 + 12 + 75 + 111 = 199. Therefore, the number of protons must be 312 - 199 = 113. Looking at the Periodic Table, we see that the element with atomic number 113 was tentatively called Ununtrium (Uut) until we got the new name Adminstrantium (Ad). In the Periodic Table, it is under Element #81, Thallium (Tl). Now, Ad has no electrons and it is electrically neutral, so the peons must have a charge of -113. If the morons gradually become neutrons over time and the mass increases, then the extra mass must of come from outside the atom. Either the atom absorbed some external particle that collided with it, or perhaps a photon was captured and converted to mass.

However, it does not seem right that the Ad atom can keep increasing in mass indefinitely. There must be a limit to the mass of the isodope, and at some point it must become unstable.

[LazarusLong42]

/me blinks

Damn, and I was hoping this would be something interesting. Hate to rain on the parade, but this has been going around since... well, since before SE3, let's just put it that way.

&lt;/party-pooper&gt;

[Gandalph]

Originally posted by LazarusLong42:
/me blinks

Damn, and I was hoping this would be something interesting. Hate to rain on the parade, but this has been going around since... well, since before SE3, let's just put it that way.

&lt;/party-pooper&gt;<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That may be so, but you can see it is new to some.

[Perrin]

Originally posted by Taera:
i dont get it, is it true or some kind of rant??<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The answer to the question is simply... Yes. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[rdouglass]

It's not true - it is a theorem. It is defined as:

An idea that has been demonstrated as true or is assumed to be so demonstrable. <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This theorem has yet to be disproved.... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[oleg]

Originally posted by Kamog:
Wow! This is an amazing discovery. Ok, so administrantium has an atomic mass of 312. If you total up the number of the different types of neutrons, you get 1 + 12 + 75 + 111 = 199. Therefore, the number of protons must be 312 - 199 = 113. Looking at the Periodic Table, we see that the element with atomic number 113 was tentatively called Ununtrium (Uut) until we got the new name Adminstrantium (Ad). In the Periodic Table, it is under Element #81, Thallium (Tl). Now, Ad has no electrons and it is electrically neutral, so the peons must have a charge of -113. If the morons gradually become neutrons over time and the mass increases, then the extra mass must of come from outside the atom. Either the atom absorbed some external particle that collided with it, or perhaps a photon was captured and converted to mass.

However, it does not seem right that the Ad atom can keep increasing in mass indefinitely. There must be a limit to the mass of the isodope, and at some point it must become unstable.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Your conclusions are based on falsed assumption that all neutrons have exactly the same mass. But it is completely inconceivable that "chief" neutron has (or at least appears to have) the same weight as mere deputy neutrons. These overblown particles add substantial mass and inertia to Administratium.

[Krsqk]

I find it hard to believe that there would be any protons in this element. Administratium and positive don't go together. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif