Q&A: How can I advance this science fair project further ?
Question by missybitsy: How can I advance this science fair project further ?
I did a Science Fair Research project last year on the effect of Zinc supplement on mealworms. I discovered that it actually extends the worms’ life. Does anyone have any suggestion on what I should do this year to expand the topic–”life extension” more? Should I test it on a different type of specie ?
Any ideas are welcomed ! Thanks !
Best answer:
Answer by Lee S
I would use different species or perhaps a different mineral. There has also been extensive research that proves very low calorie diets extends life by a considerable amount. Starving yourself actually increases life expectancy, at least that has been proven in mice.
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Q&A: Can a life be saved? Or is it really a prolonging of the inevitable?
Question by Terry S: Can a life be saved? Or is it really a prolonging of the inevitable?
I mean everyone is going to die at some point in time. No matter the action taken death is certain in the end.
So can anyone claim to have saved a life? When I had CABG done last year, was my life saved or did the doctors only extend my life by an unknown length of time? Since no one can say when or what the cause of my death will be was any change made at all?
Are we lying to ourselves with the phrase “life saving”? Should we really call it “life extension”, “putting of death” or maybe just “life quality improvement”? Or is it just wishful thinking?
These are philosophical questions I know. I just wanted some other thoughts.
It seems that some took my question in a way I didn’t intend. I am currently without a job and haveing some problem finding one. I have a lot of time to think about my life and where I’m headed. I have done things in my past that hurt many people (more than 15 years ago). I made changes in that aspect that I am very proud of. But I feel a bit down right now and am re-evaluating the worth of my life. My health conditions do not help me (see my profile). I just want to set things right as much as I can. I will never undo what I did. It seems I can’t forgive myself. I just wonder what to do to next.
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Answer by David R
I think they mean they saved some amount of life. Just like “saving gas” doesn’t mean you never have to tank your car up again. I don’t think anyone expects to live forever after having CPR performed on them. I don’t think we need to be reminded at every step that we are mortal – “Happy birthday Johnnie! Too bad you’re going to DIE!!!” Best.
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